NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1996 Oldsmobile Achieva electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner Comments

problem #8

Aug 122002

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states ignition switch failed prior to recall notification relating to the ignition switch. Vehicle had to be towed. Consumer is requesting reimbrusement. Manufacturer notified.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

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problem #7

Mar 112002

Achieva

  • miles
Prior to receiving recall notification (02V070000) consumer experienced problems with the ignition switch not operating and had to have the vehicle towed, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

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problem #6

Feb 012002

Achieva

  • miles
Consumer states intermittently vehicle cranks but will not start. When this occurs lights does not come on at key up. Dealer replaced ignition switch. Prior to repairs consumer received recall 02V070000 relating to failure. Consumer is requesting reimbursement from previous repairs performed prior to recall notice. Manufacturer notified.

- New Albany, IN, USA

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problem #5

Apr 172002

(reported on)

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Prior to receiving recall notification (02V07) consumer had replaced the defective switch in the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Mar 012002

Achieva 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
NHTSA recall 02V070000/manufacturer's recall 02008. Got recall notice. Contacted dealer, dealer indicated no parts available. Did not know when parts will be in.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #3

Apr 102002

(reported on)

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Consumer had constant problems with smoke appearing from dashboard. Dealer had not been able to diagnose the problem. Consumer received recall 02V07000 notice; however ignition switch would not be available until June.

- Caberry, IL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 122001

Achieva

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When turning key in ignition to start nothing happened. Then, consumer was still trying when smoke appeared from steering wheel. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there was a short in ignition that melted some wires.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 211997

Achieva

  • miles
Interior lights come on by themselves and stay on. In addition, key gets stuck in ignition/ horn not working/ gas gauge failure/ vehicle jerks forward from stop position and air conditioning malfunctioned.

- North Syracuse, NY, USA

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