Have contacted dealer numerous times and nothing has been done, dealer sold car with spark plug misfires, stalling, and a badly needed transmission flush
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva engine complaints
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Received recall notice #97v05900 for under hood fuse. Contacted dealer, who in turn, contacted manufacturer. Was informed no recall for fuse center located on vehicle by VIN #. Vehicle was not repaired. Also, other problems included: ignition coil burned out completely, causing spark plugs to go bad/had water pump & thermostat replaced/cross caster at permanent right angle which caused vehicle to pull right, and front brakes went completely out, calipers/rotors were not replaced, and ,problem still exists.
The passenger's seat slides around. Would fail to lock after being pushed back or forward. The window fell out of track after going down or up. The anti-freeze would leak on side of cab. The trunk fails to stay locked after being shut. It keeps popping open. Taking vehicle to dealer to check on defects.
Ignition coil completely burned causing spark plugs to go bad sooner than needed. The crank shaft, water pump & thermostat had to be replaced. The cross caster is at permanent right angle which causes vehicle to pull right. No front brakes. Calipers & rotors were replaced, but not corrected. *ak right rear door misaligned, causing difficulty closing, right passenger door does not lock properly due to faulty motor. Underhood fuse recall, repairs have not been completed.
Oil pressure is too high due to oil pump failure. Yh
While driving on wet pavement water got into the engine compartment though the air cleaner system, causing the vehicle to stall on the highway. Please give any further details.
Headlights pulsate.
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