Cruise Control Problems of Oldsmobile Achieva

Oldsmobile Achieva owners have reported 3 problems related to cruise control (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cruise Control problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva

Failure Date: 03/14/2001

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. Coolant light illuminated and there was a coolant smell present in vehicle, dealer replaced coolant system; water pump, coolant pump, timing chain, vehicle stalled and dealer replaced the belt tensioner. Vehicle wouldn't engage in any gear, dealer replaced a broken shift cable console shifter and found shifter boot coming out, dealer installed new shifter. Consumer stated vehicle has rough idle.

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2 Cruise Control problem of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

Vehicle has had a slow pick up. Upon using cruise control vehicle hesitated. Also, consumer heard a tapping noise coming from underneath the hood.

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3 Cruise Control problem of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Failure Date: 08/16/1997

Cruise control failed.


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