When the vehicle came to a stop, strong gas fumes came through the vents. *ak the smell worsened per consumer. The mechanic tightened the ground to the computer, checked for exhaust leaks and found none. There were cracks in the flange at the exhaust manifold which was replaced. There was an intermittent problem with the headlights, the wipers did not work, the automatic door lock were inoperative as well, and noise occurred when the A/C was in use. There were a number of repairs that the vehicle required. *sc the battery, tires, lower radiator hose, front struts,water pump, disc brake, calipers, pads and starter solenoid were all replaced.
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems
11 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brakes intermittently fail, brakes do not take hold immediately , complete failure during inlclement weather. Abs light on.
While driving on highway at approximately 55mph went to apply brakes, and vehicle shut off and vibrated. Also, check engine light came on. When shifting from park to drive there is a loud noise. In addition, when the vehicle was in park and shifted into drive, vehicle would shut off.
Rotors warped causing the brakes to become intermittent. Brakes repaired at 20,000 miles and will soon repair again.
Brake rotors failed.
Both ABS /brake lights come on upon startingand both lights remain while driving; brakes, however, seem to work properly; there appears to be a computer or sensor problem; also intermittent engine surge.
Anti-lock brake system keeps failing, light keeps coming o, -no accident, did not have to apply emerg brakes or put auto in park.
Vehicle won't start.
Instrument panel cluster module burns/shorts out, causing system instruments to fail.
Abs: on wet, snowy or icy conditions wheels lock up; vehicle slides; slid thru stop sign. Tt
Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Achieva have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Achieva model years with the most brakes complaints are 1993 (13 complaints), 1994 (12 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
Other 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Engine 16Electrical 13Transmission 11Lights 5Visibility 4Acceleration 3Seat belts 3Suspension 3Tires 3Body 2Fuel system 1Locks 1Seats 1Steering 1Wheels 1
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