Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Oldsmobile Achieva

Oldsmobile Achieva owners have reported 6 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injection (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Oldsmobile Achieva


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Oldsmobile Achieva

The Tank Assembly problem

Smelled gas in vehicle; parked vehicle in garage; daughter arrived home & noticed gasoline on garage floor; took back to dealer; said lo jack security system caused hole/leak in gas tank; owner does not want vehicle; dealer says he will fix it.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

When driving vehicle at various speeds vehicle would stop accelerating & would shut down. Sometimes either check engine light comes on or battery light comes on. Have taken to dealer at least 6 times for non accelerating & the panel lights.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. The contact was driving 5 mph when the check engine light illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for NHTSA recall campaign number   Read details...

The Fuel Injection Rail problem

The vehicle was off and parked when the consumer smelled fuel. It was later determined that the fuel rail, hose and regulator failed. The dealer also replaced the intake nd valve cover gaskets, radiator hose, wheel cylinders and thermostat.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Car has recurrent problems, never resolved, service costs, must replace car!!!!!!! I feel like sueing gmac for this. Gasoline sprays out from under the hood, but no one knows the cause. Always a gasoline odor for no apparent reason. No one can find the problem.   Read details...




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