Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems |
I have had several problems with my Oldsmobile Achieva since buying it in February of 2001. The water pump went out 6 months after I got it. The serpentine belt has been replaced twice in less than a year. I have replaced the oil sending unit. Read details...
The transmission shifter lever did not move to park and the engine could not be switched off. The shifter lever was jammed in drive and the key could not be removed. This has happened three times. The boot and console was removed and replaced 2 times. Read details...
Vehicle stalled in oct 2000. Dealer found nothing. On 14 Mar 2001, consumer was at stop light, applied gas and vehicle did not move forward. Then, put vehicle in reverse, again nothing. Consumer put back in drive, and vehicle surged forward, engine revved. Dealer again found nothing. Read details...