1996 Oldsmobile Achieva service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer stated brakes and rotors keeps wearing out at 5000-6000 miles. Had to replace brakes pads and rotors at least 5 times. Drums 3 times dealer contacted. Please add vin#. Nlm”
filed Mar 28, 2002
“An independent mechanic has fixed 3 achieva vehicles below 50,000 miles,in which brake line cracked unexpectedly and caused brake fluid to leak, resulting in braked. This may cause a crash. Common problem. Please provide further information. *ak”
filed Jan 22, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Achieva years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Achieva | 7 | 18% |
| 1997 Achieva | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 Achieva | 9 | 13% |
| 1994 Achieva | 11 | 18% |
| 1993 Achieva | 12 | 32% |
| 1992 Achieva | 11 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.