Oldsmobile Achieva headlights problems

Filed Apr 19, 2006 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 MPH, the steering wheel was adjusted for better vision. This caused the dashboard lights, the brake lights, and headlights to become inoperative. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic for this.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Lights · MI

While my wife was driving home from work she saw smoke from under the dash. She drove home in a snow storm for 1.5 hours and after getting home turned the headlight switch, and car off. I notice the lights were still on. It smelled like a fire was going to start. I drove it into my shed and checked it out and it was a short in the switch. I replaced the switch and it cost me over $100 to replace it. It probrably would of cost me over $200 dollars if I were to have a dealer or garage do it. This to me is a very high safety concern and don't think it should be taken lightly. Thank you

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 35,000 miles · CA

When the vehicle came to a stop, strong gas fumes came through the vents. *ak the smell worsened per consumer. The mechanic tightened the ground to the computer, checked for exhaust leaks and found none. There were cracks in the flange at the exhaust manifold which was replaced. There was an intermittent problem with the headlights, the wipers did not work, the automatic door lock were inoperative as well, and noise occurred when the A/C was in use. There were a number of repairs that the vehicle required. *sc the battery, tires, lower radiator hose, front struts,water pump, disc brake, calipers, pads and starter solenoid were all replaced.

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Brakes, Visibility · OH

Check oil light comes on & off manufacturer can't duplicate, when hazard lights are used headlights don't work hazard lights don't work at all now. When roads are wet or weather is damp when you try to stop the car jumps/hops. Drivers side window works whenever it feels like it. Drivers side lock will not unlock with the switch or the key I had to pull the assembly out so I can push the knob all of the way up before you can get in or out. A/c didnt work when I purchased the car as it was mid jan. When I made the purchase in feb. Of 2001 the car started missing really bad it stalled & wouldn't start the exhaust pipe was fire red. There was gas in my oil, it jumped time, fowled out the plugs, one of the cylinders were dead, it needed an ignition coil,timing, belt plugs, some sensor (I cant remember the name of it now) but I can call the mechanic & find out it cost me roughly $600.00 for a friend for repairs now I hear water swishing through the front of the car when I turn, I think it's my water pump as it's over heating & it's making like a grinding noise in the box looking thing below the alternator.the brakes do alot of clunking, and whenever you make a right turn and drive about 1/4 mi. You hear/feel a clunk under the car and the trans. Seems to shift a little hard & I can also remove the ignition key while the car is running. I think that is about it. Dt

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Lights · SC

Headlights go out intermittently after high beams are used. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Engine, Lights · DC

Engine light is still on - 1996-2001-present. The engine list is still on (from the date of purchase - 2/96) . This occurred 30 days after purchase. Contacted dealer - was informed to tight the gas cap. Engine light still remains on. Experienced increased oil cosumption (2 to 3 quarts of oil needed to be added) between regular scheduled oil changes. Replaced heater coil and radiator. High beam will not stay on. Low beam satisfactory. Received only one recall notice - repaired electrical system: starter. Rececived no special policies notification on this vehicle from general motors. However, the engine light is still on. Please forward any and all information to assist. Need your help. Dealer keep charges $$$$$$.

Filed Jun 8, 2001 · Electrical · AZ

Was driving approximately 45mph and alternator went out, causing vehicle to shutdown completely. Only warning was headlights went out prior to anything happening. Received a jump start & able to shift into gear. Once jumper cables removed vehicle died.*ak cosumer states once vehicle shut down there was no way to push vehicle off the road, due to no emergency side, also when the engine shuts down, the key can not be removed and the shifter will not shift out of gear.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Airbags, Steering · NC

Tilt mechanism "sprung" wheel swings up and down effects ability to drive car. Airbag performance could be comprimised because steering wheel swings up and down. Lights on dash or headlights may not function when high beam turned on or off by stalk on st

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Electrical · TX

Consumer was issued recall 00v287000/manufacturer's reccall 00079/ ignition switch. Ignition melted wires, causing left turn signal to stay on, and left headlight not to come on. Dealer have fixed headlight at the consumers cost.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Lights · OH

Headlights switch has a shortage. Problem is intermittent, headlights go out and sometimes don't come back on. Switch has to be toyed with to come back on.