Oldsmobile Achieva owners have reported 17 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I own a 1998 olds acheiva. My throttle idle sensor has to be replaced for the 4th time. It is dangerous as the car picks up speed on its own, and is difficult to stop. These repairs are excessive and expensive. Read details...
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...
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...
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Read details...
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...