Dt: consumer pulled into a driveway and applied brakes and had no brakes, and hit a corner of a house. Had no fluid in master cylinder, and there was a small puddle under the wheel. Consumer put fluid in the car and then vehicle hit a tree.
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems
13 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 34%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components: disc: rotor4
- Foundation components: disc: pads3
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
- Disc: rotor1
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 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work I would like to get them fixed I need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
When applying the brakes vehice does not stop instantly. The ABS kicks in and lets the vehicle roll a couple of yards before stopping. Also ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Oil pressure gauge erradic: reads excessively high at 80+ psi for approx. 15 min., drops to 35-40psi (normal), then fluctuates at normal (standing) idle from about 30-65psi. 'check oil' and 'check gauges' warning lights flash sporaddically, then 'check oil' light remains lit. Actual crankcase oil reading is always at 'full' mark on dipstick. Dealer could find no problem but with our ok, replaced oil pressure sending component which did not correct the problem. Rotors replaced twice before 40,000 miles due to warping and pitting. Rear drums both replaced due to out-of-round conditions. Ruptured upper radiator hose due to abnormally high coolant pressure. Hose replaced around 27,000 miles but coolant gauge shows high reading of 220f (normal observed at about 165f). We suspect another compent is at fault but dealer could not find a problem.
Antilock brakes lock up when in wet weather or going over bumps.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes are grinding. Cause unknown. Replaced brake calipers and rotors.
Materials used in brake pads cause pads to wear prematurely.
Warped front brake rotors.
The front calipers are not going back in place, causing friction on the brake pads. They attempted to modify the problem and still messed up.
Air compressor failed.
Questions about the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes
Does the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, 34% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 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 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Engine 8Electrical 6Transmission 4Visibility 4Fuel system 3Steering 3Body 2Seat belts 2Seats 2Suspension 2Acceleration 1Airbags 1Locks 1
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