Nine problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Prior to receiving recall notification (02v070000) consumer experienced problems with the ignition switch not operating and had to have the vehicle towed, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Nhtsa recall 02v070000/manufacturer's recall 02008. Got recall notice. Contacted dealer, dealer indicated no parts available. Did not know when parts will be in.
Consumer states intermittently vehicle cranks but will not start. When this occurs lights does not come on at key up. Dealer replaced ignition switch. Prior to repairs consumer received recall 02v070000 relating to failure. Consumer is requesting reimbursement from previous repairs performed prior to recall notice. Manufacturer notified.
When turning key in ignition to start nothing happened. Then ,consumer was still trying when smoke appeared from steering wheel. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there was a short in ignition that melted some wires.
Ignition switch would not turn on with key.
Prior to receiving recall notification (02v07) consumer had replaced the defective switch in the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Consumer had constant problems with smoke appearing from dashboard. Dealer had not been able to diagnose the problem. Consumer received recall 02v07000 notice; however ignition switch would not be available until June.
Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall# 02v070000 subject: electrical system: ignition switch. After the repair, ignition short circuited,causing a fire in the dashboard.
Consumer states ignition switch failed prior to recall notification relating to the ignition switch. Vehicle had to be towed. Consumer is requesting reimbrusement. Manufacturer notified.