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
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva: engine stalls while driving
7 of the 63 complaints about the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have contacted dealer numerous times and nothing has been done, dealer sold car with spark plug misfires, stalling, and a badly needed transmission flush
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva?
7 of 63 owner complaints about the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva (11%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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