1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Electrical System Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Electrical System Complaints
I BOUGHT MY DADS 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, ON ABOUT THE 7-22-13, HE HAD IT AT OUR MECHANICS CAR LOT FOR SALE AND MY TRUCKS TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING ON ME SO I PURCHASED MY DADS CAR, WENT TO PICK IT UP AND NOW AFTER 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND 5 WEEKS LATER THEY STILL CAN'T GET MY CAR FIXED SO IT WILL RUN,THIS IS WHAT IT DOES,SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF FLASHING UNTIL IT COMES ON FULLY ALL THE TIME,DIES AND REFUSES TO START, SO I DONE SOME LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THAT JUST ABOUT ALL OF THE ACHIEVA, MALIBU'S,BASICALLY ALL G.M. CARS FROM EARLY 90'S- UPPER 90'S ALL HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN IN SOME CASES, SO I FILL LIKE IF THIS IS NOT TOOK CARE OF IT COULD CAUSE A WRECK,FIRE OR AN ACCIDENT OF SOME KIND BEING...
CAR WAS AT DEALER ON 8/17/99 WHO HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR-OX 3.682 PART DUE TO A SHORTED RELAY AND DAMAGED SENSOR AT A COST OF $337.44. THE ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED AND BURNED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED JUNE 29, 2001 AT A COST OF $453.98, INCLUDING TOWING OF THE CAR TO THE SERVICE STATION. THE SERP BELT WAS ALSO DAMAGED AND REPLACED. ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, THERE ARE NUMEROUS ENTRIES LISTED FOR THE SENSOR, SERP BELT, AND ALTERNATOR REPAIRS. ALL OF THESE REPAIRS OCCURRED BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RECALL ON FEBRUARY 27, 2002 (RECALL FOR DEALER TO INSTALL RELAY KIT TO PREVENT SHORT AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE AND FIRE). THE BUILD DATES INVOLVED WERE 5/1/95 7/31/96, MINE WAS BUILT WITHIN THESE DATES, DECEMBER 1995. WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS PAID FOR PRIOR TO FEDERAL RECALL (791.42). *JB
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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING AND THE BATTERY FAILED AS THE RESULT OF THE DEALER?S POOR RECALL REPAIR PREVIOUSLY IN WHICH WIRING HARNESS AND A RELAY WERE INSTALLED. *YH
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAULTY CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS.
Other 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
8 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint