Oldsmobile Achieva owners have reported 2 problems related to speed control linkage (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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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Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while applying brakes at a stop position. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions. Dealer informed consumer that problem could not be resolved until they could duplicate the problem.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Car Throttle Sticking problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |