Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 010601002A | 12/01/2002 | 010601002 | 10000782 | Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt | 03/31/2003 |
| 970501776109 | 05/01/1997 | 53011 | Exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and p0304 indicating engine misfire conditions. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| 776109 | 04/01/1997 | 52596 | Engine stall at cold start, rough idle, oil filter expansion, high oil pressure and engine misfire dtc's (replace oil pump with improved press relief valve bore). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| 576124 | 08/01/1995 | 45815 | Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 476135 | 10/01/1994 | 39725 | Oil leak at the rocker cover. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 990604005A | 04/01/2001 | 990604005 | 619360 | Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| 990604005 | 02/01/1999 | 776304A | 604343 | Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt | 04/26/1999 |
| 98576124A | 06/01/1998 | 57-61-24 | 601915 | Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc | 08/28/1998 |
| 536003 | 02/01/1995 | 39306 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 69900 | 6 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile achieva. the contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. she would have to depress the accelerator pedal occasionally in order for it to start. while driving 35 mph, she smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. the smell and smoke occurred at random. the vehicle also stalled and completely shut down at least three times. initially, when the contact would attempt to restart the vehicle, it would immediately restart. after a short time, it would take longer to restart. there were no warning lights before the stalling occurred. the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v287000 (electrical system:starter assembly). the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was approximately 70,000 and failure mileage was approximately 69,900. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 400 | ||
| The heater core went out. computer controls have been nonreliable since purchase, from airbag light, engine service light, speedometer, etc power windows became inoperable shortly after purchase, fixed once under warranty, later at a cost of some 400.+ dollars to me. | |||
| 01/12/2003 | |||
| While driving the vehicles check engine light illuminated then the vehicle shut off. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| 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 $$$$$$. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer sent a letter to oldsmobile division of general motors and didn't receive a response. *ph the engine would not start. at time the vehicle stalled out while driving at 65 mph. this condition was intermittent. the linkage was checked, but no problem was found. *tt *jb | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket blewout while driving, causing steam to release and obstruct visibility. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1998 | |||
| When driver went through a fairly large puddle of water about 2-3 inches deep, the water was sucked up through the air intake which bent a rod in the engine, causing the engine to lock up. the vehicle is being repaired. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine light is still on - 1996-2001-present. the engine list is still on (from the date of purchase - 2/96) . this occurred 30 days after purchase. contacted dealer - was informed to tight the gas cap. engine light still remains on. experienced increased oil cosumption (2 to 3 quarts of oil needed to be added) between regular scheduled oil changes. replaced heater coil and radiator. high beam will not stay on. low beam satisfactory. received only one recall notice - repaired electrical system: starter. rececived no special policies notification on this vehicle from general motors. however, the engine light is still on. please forward any and all information to assist. need your help. dealer keep charges $$$$$$. | |||
| 07/24/1996 | |||
| The vehicle was in motion and it caught on fire.*ak | |||