1997 Oldsmobile Achieva engine problems

Filed Mar 20, 2004 · Engine · 55,000 miles · NY

Water pump is leaking and making bearing noise the estimated cost of repairs is $600.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · UN

(1)54,971 miles "low coolant light" dex-cool coolant guaranteed for 5 years or 150,000 miles reported "dirty coolant" flushed and replaced. Stated no leaks,(2) intermittent "low coolant light" topped up "dex-cool" as per manufactures instructions. (3)56,000 miles replaced hose that had disintegrated (4)59,350 miles "coolant leak" replaced water pump, replaced serp. Belt saturated with coolant. Possible intake manifold leak! Engine shampoo because of coolant saturation.(5)62,370miles "coolant leak" replaced intake manifold, and gasket replaced dex-cool for the 4th time. There is a problem with dex-cool coolant causing coolant system to break down. (6) possible rad leak!!!

Filed May 19, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

The vehicle stalled because the oil pressure exceeded its normal range, the dealer replaced the 02 sensor and cleaned the fuel tank, also the transmission experienced a hard shift. *ak

Filed Sep 14, 2002 · Engine · 5,000 miles · DE

I just got work done to it 9/13/02 thermostat, water pump, and timing chain. When I first start up the car and drive about two blocks the temperature go straight to the half mark and work it's way towards the hot temperature. The car gets hot too fast. I have spent $600.00 on this car so far and I just bought it. The warranty just expired about three months ago. It was a three month warranty on the car. Ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767158

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Engine · UT

Engine blewout while driving 70-73 MPH, and engaged in cruise control. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 1, 2002 · Engine · ME

Vehicle had no heat. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced water pump/ gaskets, and seals however, . Problem reoccurred. Please 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.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · MD

Vehicle stalled in oct 2000. Dealer found nothing. On 14 mar 2001, consumer was at stop light, applied gas and vehicle did not move forward. Then, put vehicle in reverse, again nothing. Consumer put back in drive, and vehicle surged forward, engine revved. Dealer again found nothing. *ak coolant light illuminated and there was a coolant smell present in vehicle, dealer replaced coolant system; water pump, coolant pump, timing chain, vehicle stalled and dealer replaced the belt tensioner. Vehicle wouldn't engage in any gear, dealer replaced a broken shift cable console shifter and found shifter boot coming out, dealer installed new shifter. Consumer stated vehicle has rough idle.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Engine · TX

Dealer let his girlfriend and whoever drive the car and put 2000 miles on it prior to my purchase. They let it get to low on oil , thus causing this engine failure. He refuses to refund my money or pay for engine replacement. Another friend of mine also bought a car from him and her engine went bad also, he is an alcholic and just got of jail as of this writing for his fourth dwi this year, 2000. He forgets what he tells people.

Filed Apr 26, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · KY · crash

Ongoing problem with intermittent engine stalling. Also, ABS light came on and off, indicating brake failure. Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident because of brake failure. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five or more occasions, and nothing could be found.