general problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

Three problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2001

While driving 60 mph consumer let off the accelerator pedal and vehicle sped up, and rpms went over 3000. Consumer not able to slow vehicle by applying brake. She turned off engine. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 03/27/1998

Vehicle accelerates on it's own on occasions.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1998

Accelerated without warning, returned to the dealer eight times without ever getting the problem corrected. I am currently awaiting the nineth visit to another dealer trying to get this problem resolved.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva



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