Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

The Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration due to shift plate being wedged into gears. Shift plate rusted and bent. One incident resulted in vehicle collision.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic stated that the transaxle had an oil leak near the cv joint. The current mileage was 76,000 and failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 07/08/08.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Height of t-bar is extremely high, causing driver's wrist watch to get caught on the lock lever.   Read details...


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