Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
Vehicle battery shorted out which resulted in electrical system failure. This caused power doors to be inoperative. Consumer was trapped in vehicle, doors couldn't be opened from inside.
The passenger's seat slides around. Would fail to lock after being pushed back or forward. The window fell out of track after going down or up. The anti-freeze would leak on side of cab. The trunk fails to stay locked after being shut. It keeps popping open. Taking vehicle to dealer to check on defects.