1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, 11% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,150 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The heater core went out. Computer controls have been nonreliable since purchase, from airbag light, engine service light, speedometer, etc power windows became inoperable shortly after purchase, fixed once under warranty, later at a cost of some 400.+ dollars to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10069581, filed 2004-01, 400 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva. The contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. She would have to depress the accelerator pedal occasionally in order for it to start. While driving 35 MPH, she smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The smell and smoke occurred at random. The vehicle also stalled and completely shut down at least three times. Initially, when the contact would attempt to restart the vehicle, it would immediately restart. After a short time, it would take longer to restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217302, filed 2008-02, 69,900 miles“Consumer sent a letter to Oldsmobile division of general motors and didn't receive a response. The engine would not start. At time the vehicle stalled out while driving at 65 MPH. This condition was intermittent. The linkage was checked, but no problem was found.”
NHTSA complaint #10057266, filed 2004-01“When driver went through a fairly large puddle of water about 2-3 inches deep, the water was sucked up through the air intake which bent a rod in the engine, causing the engine to lock up. The vehicle is being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #822486, filed 1998-06“Engine light is still on - 1996-2001-present. The engine list is still on (from the date of purchase - 2/96) . This occurred 30 days after purchase. Contacted dealer - was informed to tight the gas cap. Engine light still remains on. Experienced increased oil cosumption (2 to 3 quarts of oil needed to be added) between regular scheduled oil changes. Replaced heater coil and radiator. High beam will not stay on. Low beam satisfactory. Received only one recall notice - repaired electrical system: starter. Rececived no special policies notification on this vehicle from general motors. …”
NHTSA complaint #750024, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva
20 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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