1997 Oldsmobile Achieva electrical problems

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile achieva. The contact stated that he attempted to start the ignition repeatedly to no avail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised that the failure was related to the electrical system. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred sporadically and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic eight times and repaired. The steering column was also replaced because the horn would intermittently activate independently. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v070000 (electrical system:ignition:switch and stated that she would contact the manufacturer to verify whether her VIN was included the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/25/11 *bf updated 07/08/11

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile achieva. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition. As of september 28, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. There is a recall for the electrical system: ignition: switch (the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v070000). The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Electrical · 18,848 miles · OH

Car would not start so we took the car in on 1/22/2004 and had to have an ignition module replaced. Cost $492.45 on 2/6/2004 once again car would not start , so we took the car in to a different shop and had to have the ECM module replaced . Cost $629.28 the trunk of this car fills with water, has power surges through the electrical system--noticeable when the heat, defrost or fan has to be used. On occasion the car accelerates on its own. This car has less than 20,000 miles on it and I found out that we are the fourth owners of this vehicle. Could you please let me know if there is anything I can do, as I feel as though I have been sold a"lemon"? The VIN of this car is [xxx] thank you for any information you can give me. [xxx]. *ak updated 07/27/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Electrical, Locks · 99,000 miles · CA

Vehicle battery shorted out which resulted in electrical system failure. This caused power doors to be inoperative. Consumer was trapped in vehicle, doors couldn't be opened from inside.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Electrical · 74,081 miles · TN

Electrical system:ignition switch and wiring.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Electrical · FL

Vehicle will stall out with cause undetected by dealership. His happened 5 times. Also, subject to erratic operation of electrical system/console. Dealer is unable to detect cause unless they can duplicate the problem. Please describe details.

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Electrical · AR

Consumer received a recall letter for relay switch, took to dealer they replaced relay, and presently vehicle is discharging. Vehicle was fine until dealer replaced relay. Battery light is on, and vehicle is not charging.*akconsumer had to take the vehicle to another mechanic to have the problem resolved.

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Consumer received recall notice 02v070000 ignition campaign, however when vehicle was brought to dealer, dealership would not performed recall unless consumer paid for labor. Manufacturer notified. *tt

Filed May 22, 2002 · Electrical · FL

Dealer: courtesey chevrolet oldsmobile, orlando, fl; phone# 407/295-7000 wanted to charge consumer $600.00 for recall repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Feb 13, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NJ · fire

Defective engine had stalling problems replace alternator and caught on fire. Customer states hears a banging noise when steps on brakes intermittently, front pads worn, customer denied work aware need front brake. Pump leaking, remove and replace water pump.