One problem related to engine failure has been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dealer let his girlfriend and whoever drive the car and put 2000 miles on it prior to my purchase. They let it get to low on oil , thus causing this engine failure. He refuses to refund my money or pay for engine replacement. Another friend of mine also bought a car from him and her engine went bad also, he is an alcholic and just got of jail as of this writing for his fourth dwi this year, 2000. He forgets what he tells people.