Model year record

1995 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

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

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.

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.