1994 Oldsmobile Achieva electrical problems

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Electrical · 138,000 miles · ND · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile achieva. The contact stated that his vehicle was issued recall # 00v287000 (electrical system:starter assembly) in 2001. The recall repair was never performed and the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle's interior was destroyed. The contact was advised to call the manufacturer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 138,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · MO

Dt: the air bag and the horn were having wiring sensor problems. There was a short in the sensor on the internal shortage. This was happening for 3 months. The horn was going off when had to turn the wheel. Consumer had to pull the fuse on the horn to shut off the horn. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer, "and the dealer said that it was a n internal problem with wiring on the inside of the airbag. Consumer stated he felt that this was a manufacturing flaw.

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Electrical · GA · fire

The consumer attempted to start the vehicle but it would not turn over, the consumer left the vehicle and when he returned he noticed that the vehicle was on fire, the consumer believes there was a problem with the starter or ignition. Nlm

Filed Mar 16, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Engine lost power at 65 MPH on freeway, able to pull to right shoulder, engine was not hot, no check lights were on, checked oil & water levels, ok, tried to restart engine but it was very noisy & backfiring, and would only run at fast idle. Shut down, called tow truck. Mechanic took a compression check, no compression in # 2 & 4 cylinders. This engine has a timing chain, not a belt, timing was checked, found ok. Pulled head & found that valves on those cylinders had hit pistons, but not enough to hurt same. Pressure checked head, ground valves (were not bent), reassembled engine, started same & it was missing & backfiring thru throttle boby, same as on freeway. Mechanic got on the internet looking for answers & had numerous replies that coil housing was defective. Replaced same, have put almost 1000 miles on odometer with no problems....due to the fact that olds has come out with a revised coil housing & mechanics all over USA reported having same problem, I feel there should be a program initiated for olds to reimburse owners their costs at this low mileage for this problem. My repair cost was $1031.17, which could have very easily been $4000.00 for a new engine if the pistons had hit the valves any harder. Olds redesigned the housing, which indicates they were aware of the problem. Olds refuses to help pay any of the bill because the problem "was not diagnosed at a gm dealer" they are sending me a denial of help letter. Please respond with your thoughts about this problem..

Filed May 30, 2001 · Electrical · NV

Recall 00 v0287 000. Vehicle has been repaired under recall. However, remedy failed. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Vehicle was repaired on 24-may-2001 at courtesy oldsmobile in los vegas, nv, 702‑221‑8000.

Filed May 15, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NC

The vehicle cut off as the consumer was driving into the driveway. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding the recall notice received on 12/2001 (00v‑287). The dealer said the motor needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Electrical, Steering · AL · fire

Recall 00v287000/ ignition switch caused turn signal to be inoperative which is a safety feature. Deaelr is not willing to help because it's not part of recall. *ak fire and heat generated in the steering column could possibly damage other parts. The engine does not start and run because the ignition switch was not supplying power to park neutral switch and was replaced.

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Electrical · KY · fire

Vehicle was parked outside of consumer's home. She went inside of vehicle and started it up, and smoke was coming from dashboard area. She got out of vehicle and there were flames everywhere. Fire department were notified. There were no injuries. *ak the vehicle stalled four times and the cause was found to be the ignition switch failure.

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Consumer had received manufacturer's recall 000779-s concerning ignition system failure. Notice stated that recall will be taken care off in january, but consumer did not feel safe about the recall.

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Electrical · NC

While starting vehicle engine would not turn . Also, key hole was too hot to touch. Please provide further information.