1992 Oldsmobile Achieva engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 3, 2004
“While driving vehicle will stall, and will take about 10 minutes to restart. Cause unknown. *ak ignition module failed, brake sensor failed, steering wheel broke and will not stay in place, hood cable broke, starter failed, radiator cracked, fuses continue to blow and the gear shift button broke…”
filed Mar 25, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Achieva years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Achieva | 8 | 20% |
| 1997 Achieva | 17 | 27% |
| 1996 Achieva | 14 | 16% |
| 1995 Achieva | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 Achieva | 11 | 18% |
| 1993 Achieva | 8 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.