1992 Oldsmobile Achieva: engine overheating

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Engine · CA

This venicle has started to overheat after going short distances. I have had it serviced twice with in the last four (4) months. The fisrt time 8/24/99 and the problem was due to engine overheating. I had the valve cover gasket and timing cover replaced fro a total cost of $692.10. The second occurence was due to engine overheating as well. On this ocassion the head had to replaced due to a crack on the alu. Head. The mechanic informed me that it was difficult to find a replacement head because all of the ones he could find all had the same failure in the same general area. I purchased a ne w unit directly from gm and the car was repaired after 2 1/2 weeks and $856 later. My opinion is that the aluminum head in question has a design defect in the area where the crack occured. I have noted other consumers with the same story anf type of problem with this year and model/engine type. I strongly feel that there is some some kind of consideration back to the consmer for cash out of pocket for the listed head failures. Victor m. Marrufo

Filed Jun 4, 1999 · Engine · FL

After the purchase of my car, I was issued a recall on the engine for cracked cylinder head and coolant loss. Thomas motor cars did the work on the car and now about 2 years later I am having the same problems with coolant loss and head gaskets. Is there any thing that I can do to help get this problem resolved.

Filed Feb 13, 1999 · Engine · NJ

Vechile has been in for repairs, same items, numerous times, under warranty, engine was partially rebuilt 7 months ago, under warranty, engine failed again, olds will not honor warranty, water pump replaced three times, steering pump replaced three times, tires replaced two times by dealer, bought tires myself, transmission was defective and replaced, brakes continue to be a problem, converter replaced, sensors replaced numerous times, fan motor replaced twice, coolant overflow replaced, gaskets replaced, camshaft, rods, bearings, timing gears, crank shaft intake gaskets all replaced, car had a continual overheating problem for over three years, dealer could not find problem and advised oldsmobile, oldsmobile replaced numerous internal parts in engine, after7 months engine had complete failure, all parts installed , I paid a partial of bill, were under a warranty, 12,000 miles or 12 months, oldsmobile would not honor there warranty, claimed it was a defective gasket which blew causing the internal damage to the car. Dealer stated that parts should have never been installed previously on that engine. I requested a replacement engine on several occassions, oldsmobile stated it would be cheaper to repair than replace, dealer now wants an additional $4,500 dollars for a replacement engine. I have all receipts for all worked preformed since the vechile had approximately 50 miles on it, numerous times for brake issues. Vechile is now at an independent engine manufacture, pictures have been taken of the engine after it was disassembled, and defective parts recorded. Please contact me at (973) 274-0777 with information concerning any recalls, safety issues, and/or assistance that can be offered. I had submitted a prior complaint approximately 7 months ago when oldsmobile would not replace the defective parts, but wanted to save money and installed some replacement parts inernally into the engine. I will supply any and all invoivces if required..thank you

Filed Feb 13, 1999 · Engine · NJ

Vechile has been in for repairs, same items, numerous times, under warranty, engine was partially rebuilt 7 months ago, under warranty, engine failed again, olds will not honor warranty, water pump replaced three times, steering pump replaced three times, tires replaced two times by dealer, bought tires myself, transmission was defective and replaced, brakes continue to be a problem, converter replaced, sensprs replaced numerous times, fan motor replaced twice, coolant overflow replaced, gaskets replaced, camshaft, rods, bearings, timing gears, crank shaft intake gaskets all replaced, car had a continual overheating problem for over three years, dealer could not find problem and advised oldsmobile, oldsmobile replaced numerous internal parts in engine, after7 months engine had complete failure, all parts installed , I paid a partial of bill, were under a warranty, 12,000 miles or 12 months, oldsmobile would not honor there warranty, claimed it was a defective gasket which blew causing the internal damage to the car. Dealer stated that parts should have never been installed previously on that engine. I requested a replacement engine on several occassions, oldsmobile stated it would be cheaper to repair than replace, dealer now wants an additional $4,500 dollars for a replacement engine. I have all receipts for all worked preformed since the vechile had approximately 50 miles on it, numerous times for brake issues. Vechile is now at an independent engine manufacture, pictures have been taken of the engine after it was disassembled, and defective parts recorded. Please contact me at (973) 274-0777 with information concerning any recalls, safety issues, and/or assistance that can be offered. I had submitted a prior complaint approximately 7 months ago when oldsmobile would not replace the defective parts, but wanted to save money and installed some replacement parts inernally into the engine. I will supply any and all invoivces if required..thank you

Filed Jul 10, 1998 · Engine · NJ

The engine overheats.

Filed Feb 20, 1997 · Engine · NJ

The vehicle is overheating due to a cracked head gasket, consumer also noticed anti-freeze on the engine compartment, the vehicle smelled as if it was on fire.