Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 MPH, the steering wheel was adjusted for better vision. This caused the dashboard lights, the brake lights, and headlights to become inoperative. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic for this.
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva: headlights failing or too dim
8 of the 70 complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 19981
- 19971
- 19958
- 19943
- 19923
What owners say
Headlights go out intermittently after high beams are used. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Engine light is still on - 1996-2001-present. The engine list is still on (from the date of purchase - 2/96) . This occurred 30 days after purchase. Contacted dealer - was informed to tight the gas cap. Engine light still remains on. Experienced increased oil cosumption (2 to 3 quarts of oil needed to be added) between regular scheduled oil changes. Replaced heater coil and radiator. High beam will not stay on. Low beam satisfactory. Received only one recall notice - repaired electrical system: starter. Rececived no special policies notification on this vehicle from general motors. However, the engine light is still on. Please forward any and all information to assist. Need your help. Dealer keep charges $$$$$$.
Consumer was issued recall 00v287000/manufacturer's reccall 00079/ ignition switch. Ignition melted wires, causing left turn signal to stay on, and left headlight not to come on. Dealer have fixed headlight at the consumers cost.
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
#ea00007, while driving vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and took key out of ignition , and vehicle tried to restart by itself twice. Igniton shorted out and melted resulting in headlamp switch and starter solenoid not to function properly . Dealer claimed ignition switch needed to be replaced.
While traveling with headlights on headlights would flash. To stop the flashing steering column had to be lifted up. Dealer was notified , and stated electical wires burned out. Please provide further information.
Headlight failure; at times it takes a couple of seconds before the headlights come on, when dimming the lights or using the trun signals, the dash lights will sometimes go out. Please describe details.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
8 of 70 owner complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva (11%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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