NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,000 miles

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1996 Oldsmobile Achieva transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 212008

Achieva 4-cyl

  • 74,000 miles

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The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic stated that the transaxle had an oil leak near the cv joint. The current mileage was 76,000 and failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 07/08/08. The transaxle seal was leaking fluid near the cv joint. Updated

- Burkeville, TX, USA

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problem #2

Oct 212001

Achieva 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Consumer states that the transmission failed 3 times. The vehicle was taken to a service station and put on the computer, but they couldn't find what was wrong. The intake gasket blew twice allowing water in the engine.

- Dayton, TN, USA

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problem #1

Apr 111998

Achieva

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration due to shift plate being wedged into gears. Shift plate rusted and bent. One incident resulted in vehicle collision.

- Alta Loma, CA, USA

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