Tl*the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile achieva. The contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. She would have to depress the accelerator pedal occasionally in order for it to start. While driving 35 MPH, she smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The smell and smoke occurred at random. The vehicle also stalled and completely shut down at least three times. Initially, when the contact would attempt to restart the vehicle, it would immediately restart. After a short time, it would take longer to restart. There were no warning lights before the stalling occurred. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v287000 (electrical system:starter assembly). The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was approximately 70,000 and failure mileage was approximately 69,900.
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva: fire, smoke or burning smell
7 of the 70 complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 1
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19981
- 19971
- 19962
- 19957
- 19943
- 19931
- 19924
What owners say
The vehicle caught fire, then a recall letter was received. The manufacturer sent a representative to the consumers home and he stated the fire was not a direct result of the fuel rail. The federal safety agency recall 04v110000.
Recall on this auto, after this part was insatlled,4 alternatores has been burned out and auto almost caught fire as alternator was burning.I wan this fixed free of charge onace and for all by general motors at an dealer of their choosing.
Consumer went outside to star vehicle and it wouldn't start. She had to jump start vehicle. She heard a ticking noise coming from underneath. Then, there was smoke coming from underneath dashboard area. She jumped out of vehicle, and had it towed to dealership. Mechanic replaced a relay switch.
Recall 00v287000 on starter. Vehicle was parked in middle of night and it caught on fire and burned, totalled. This happened 3 weeks prior to recall on this component. *ak the manufacturer stated that the consumer had received settlement from insurance and can not assume responsibility.
Consumer was driving when noticed smoke coming from the front of vehicle near the dashboard. Pulled over to side of street, and within seconds vehicle had caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. Insurance company claimed main heat came from driver's front side and possibly it was electrical.
The vehicle was in motion and it caught on fire.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Electrical system
- Information regarding ignition switch high electrical current
- Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current
- Campaign parts bulletin regarding ignition switch high electrical current
- Subject regarding product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 1
- Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 2
- Engine miss (replace spark plug wire and ignition coil)
- Unknown
Related recalls
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
- Risk
- A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
Recall number 00V287000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
7 of 70 owner complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva (10%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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