Antilock brake system not functioning properly. When ABS is activated the brake pedal goes to the floor resulting in a greater stopping distance.
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems
10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc1
- Antilock1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Abs system failed, cause was unknown.
Problem 1.) window falls down while driving (rain, snow or shine)..dealer says window frame unstable must be replaced 2) brakes need to be replaced every 6 months, never any padding left on brake shoes 3) headlight switch just decides that it no longer wants to work or turn lights on bright or on at all
Faulty pads and rotors; vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with pads/ rotors replacement on three occasions; 1st. At 8000 miles, 2nd. 18,000 miles, and 3rd. 30,000 miles. Currently, at 38,000 miles, problem reoccurred ,and replacement was needed again. Dealer / manufacturer notified. Asking the federal safety agency to look into this matter.
Entire ABS braking system went out .contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Brakes failed causing accident/injuries
Brakes failed at 35 MPH allowing vehicle to crash into stopped vehicle; air bag did not deploy.
Due to ABS brake pedal design application of the pedal results in accidential depression of the accelerator at the same time.
Brakes: front brake pads replaced at 10, 000, replaced again at 14, 000, and at 18, 000 replaced again with new rotors. Dealer cannot find cause for the problem. Gm took care of repair bill this time and said there is nothing they can do bcause they cannot find anything wrong.
Consumer had an accident and air bags did not deploy, the ABS braking system did not work.
Questions about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes
Does the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 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 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Electrical 20Airbags 8Engine 8Body 6Transmission 6Visibility 6Lights 4Locks 4Fuel system 3Seat belts 3Suspension 3Seats 2Steering 2Acceleration 1Tires 1
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