1998 oldsmobile achieva. I own the above mentioned car. I have been having a lot of problems with the brakes, namely the ABS system. The ABS light continually comes on and my ABS makes a funny noise. The brakes also clunk several times when the vehicle is first started. I have taken this to be repaired at substantial cost and I was told that it was the wheel speed sensor that was not working correctly. Well, it was replaced and the problem stopped for a few days. But, has just started again and it is the same thing. The ABS light comes on, the brakes get spongy and fail at speeds from 5 MPH to 55 MPH. The noise from the ABS started again and the brakes are clunking again when the vehicle is first started. I can seem to get anybody that is able to do a permanent fix. And I can't get any info from gm about this. I noticed that someone else had filed a compliant on this site about the exact same problem and it was for the same model and year as my car. And, since it presents a clear and present danger, I figured I would file one too.
Oldsmobile Achieva abs comes on
26 of the 416 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Achieva describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 1995
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What owners say
I purchased a 1998 odlsmobile achieva as a program car in 1998 from bender chevy/olds/cadillac in clovis nm. Since the day I drove off the lot I have had an intermittent problem with the ABS system. The ABS light on the dash will come on intermittently and the brakes will fail at speeds less then 5mph. The brake failure occured on two occasions when I was driving the vehicle, which was immediately taken to the dealer for repair. They replaced the wheel speed sensor on two occasions, but made no effort to identify the true sorce on the problem. I gave the car to my son shortly thereafter to drive to school. He just informed me yesterday 01 may 05, that the brakes were still intermittently doing the same thing as they had done previously. Specifically the brakes will fail and the car will surge forward requiring a tremendous amount of pressure on the brake pedal to stop the car. I highlight this because it is extremely dangerous and requires looking into by an agency like this.
Antilock brake system not functioning properly. When ABS is activated the brake pedal goes to the floor resulting in a greater stopping distance.
Abs system failed, cause was unknown.
The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, ABS booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump and brakes, and the interior lights were inoperative. *ak
Brakes intermittently fail, brakes do not take hold immediately , complete failure during inlclement weather. Abs light on.
Abs braking sytem is defective when traveling in wet weather. When applying brakes, vehicle slides. Dealership aware of problem.
At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 MPH, making it hard to stop vehicle. Took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck between pedal. 2nd time they said it was the computer, and third time they said solenoid was bad. Then they said ABS had a short in it. Dealer still has not found the cause of the problem.
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.
When applying the brakes vehice does not stop instantly. The ABS kicks in and lets the vehicle roll a couple of yards before stopping. Also ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Oldsmobile Achieva abs
Why does the abs come on in the Oldsmobile Achieva?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, sudden unintended acceleration and steering wheel locks up.
Which Oldsmobile Achieva years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (5 complaints), 1998 (5 complaints) and 1993 (4 complaints).
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