Model year record

1995 Oldsmobile Achieva

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 102 owner complaints on file.

Oldsmobile Achieva, 1992–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1998 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V287000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
699,617
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-12-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.

Safety risk

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7—
Air bags: frontal6—
Electrical system: ignition4—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4—
Structure: body: door4—
Visibility: power window devices and controls4400 mi
Electrical system3121,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Engine and engine cooling3400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3—
Unknown or other3400 mi
Air bags271,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: starter assembly269,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings279,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension: front2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Equipment: electrical1400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Structure1121,500 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Oldsmobile Achieva model years

All Oldsmobile Achieva recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.