Power Train Problems of Oldsmobile Achieva

Oldsmobile Achieva owners have reported 14 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Oldsmobile Achieva

The Automatic Transmission problem

While moving transmission would not return to d. After full stop transmission would not go into park.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

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 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

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...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic stated that the transaxle had an oil leak near the cv joint. The current mileage was 76,000 and failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 07/08/08.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Height of t-bar is extremely high, causing driver's wrist watch to get caught on the lock lever.   Read details...




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