1997 OLDSMOBILE Aurora

Fuel rail is leaking with potential for fire in engine compartment

weather stipping around rear window coming undone

The traction control off light comes on while driving along with the abs light and locks up the entire car. This has happened several times and luckily has not caused an accident yet. I want to know what the problem is because apparently the garage I use is unable to determine the cause of this problem. I would also apprieciate to know if any other owners have had this problem. Would someone please notify me via postal mail what can be done to ensure problems such as this can be fixed before something seriuos, such as an accident happens.

Oil pan, lower block case oil leaks that cost $2200.00 to fix. A dealership in San Antonio TX said all 1995 through 1999 Olds Aurora’s did this and that the 4.0L V8 engine had to be removed in order to repair the problem. The gaskets cost around $35.00 dollors but the labor cost $2200. GM told me it was not true that all the Olds Aurora’s from 95 thru 99 had such a problem.This car was designed so that an owner that has mechanical skills would not be able to repair this problem at their home with out removing the engine. I feel this is a bad design of the engine and car. I feel that the gaskets are not holding up due to the fact that these cars run at a very high temperature between 225 degrees F. to 250 degrees F at all times. I would venture to say that the gasket manufactures did not intend on the gaskets installed in these cars to be under a constant heat load of 225 degrees to 250 degrees F. The high heat range causes other problems as well. GM said to pay the price or not because they had no obligation to repair this problem.

Major problem is engine crack. I was informed by dealer after taking car in that 1995-97 Aurora’s had problem with cracked motors that GM did not recall. I purchased car used from B & M Motors in Detroit and shortly after purchase began to experience problems with overheating. Upon getting an oil change I was informed that it had a crack in the motor. Cadillac/Olds dealer continually said they could not find problem. Took it to a Chevy dealer who found that the engine was cracked and then informed me of the previous Aurora problems. Car is currently in shop to have used engine installed. Spoke with Oldsmobile corporate offices who neither admitted or denied but said they are unable to help me because it has over 100,000 miles on it. Regardless of current miles (I purchased it with 86K on it)GM (if this is the case) knew that they had problems with cracked motors and therefore should be liable for it’s repair.

First problem was loss of freon after 4 attempts it was fixed. Second problem was rubber molding around windshield and top of car doors 5 attempts and still not fixed Third problem was an oil leak . 1st attempt dye test and no results, 2ond attempt new descending unit. Call customer service with Oldsmobile and received a case # and they put me in touch with the service manager took the car in and they are now replacing the oil pan seal at no charge. I hope this will take care of the problem and renew my faith in the ability of the dealership to really fix the problem.

Engine has consumed 1 liter of oil every 1,000 to 2,000 kmDip Stick was checked by a multitude of personnel at the same dealership, which kept on changing personnelI had purchased the “extended warranty”The oil consumption and stick shift problems were “extended” so as to the warranty to run out, then I was told to jump in the lake.

Crankshaft oil seal leaking, oil pan gasket leaking, water pump leaking. All these problems occurred when vehicle was still under the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Warranty – Extended. Warranty expired on 04/2003. GM, dealers & BBB maintain that the vehicle warranty extended has expired & that GM is no longer liable. I have strictly adhered to all maintenance procedures. A private ASE certified mechanic from a private garage proved to me that the above oil leaks have been on-going for about two years by pointing out that there is dried oil around the crankshaft and the oil pan. On more than 7 occasions when the vehicle was serviced, I asked the Oldsmobile dealers to locate and correct the antifreeze leak . However, it was never fixed & I continued to fill the reservoir with antifreeze. GM Customer Care Rep stated that vehicle was a lemon in 1999, but GM stonewalled it and agreed to extend the warranty to 7 years/75,000 miles. GM is now refusing to speak with me to try to settle this matter.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. the contact observed a fuel odor within the engine. there were no warning indicators illuminated. in addition, the exterior brake lights and headlights illuminated independently without the engine being started. the contact had to remove the battery from the vehicle in order for the lights to remain off. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer, but was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injectors, fuel pump, and spark plugs needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the remedy failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact inquired if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, there were no open recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 197,000.

Used the remote start feature during 24 deg weather and the driver side rear fixed window shattered. possible cause would be a short in the rear window defrost unit, which comes on when using remote start in cold weather.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. in addition, while attempting to start the vehicle a mist was present coming from the engine compartment and the engine would not start. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the number 8 cylinder failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

On march 4, 2004, a recall was issued for my car - components fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. nhtsa campaign id number: 04v110000. nhtsa action number: ea04003. i went to the dealer in 2004 and they replaced my fuel rail. they did not replace the fuel return line. the recall states "additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire." my car is a 1997. the return line has, so far, cracked four times and each time i was fortunate to not have the car catch on fire while i drove to my mechanic who was able to splice it. it is now too short to splice anymore and i have no doubt it will crack again. today i went to a local dealer and he said repair/replacement of the line is not covered under this recall. it is the same dangerous problem for which the 1995 aurora was recalled. i am retired and living solely on social security. i do not have money to get this fixed (the dealer said minimum $500 and could go beyond $1,000). i see no reason why this should not be covered. it is a fault of the manufacturer using substandard "rubber" or whatever is cracking which can not handle the extremely high pressure of the fuel injection system in that line. *tr

Both rear brake lines are so extremely corroded it actually rusted through the metal brake lines in several different locations on both rear brake lines and is leaking in large amounts at the severe corroded spots of the lines. also the front brake lines are also extremely corroded they just have yet to corrode completely through the metal line and leak brake fluid yet but can guarantee they will in less than 20k miles easily! and the master cylinder is not divided into 2 divided and separate reservoirs for the front and rear distribution braking hydraulic power in case the rear brake pressure would not be enough for the rear calipers to work or if the opposite happened to the front and its because fluid started leaking: that way there is still fluid left in the master cylinder reservoir for either the front brakes or rear brakes, whichever line(s) aren't leaking and so the remaining braking axle still has remaining excess brake fluid to stop. *tr

I have a problem with my 1997 olds aurora. it has no power at all. before now i had a problem with the car taking a long time to start. i also had a problem with clean key, wait 3 minutes. a problem where it seems as if the battery was disconnected overnight because the information center was reset as if the power was lost while sitting. i also have had numerous overheating problems that even the mechanic could not figure out on this car after checking it over for days, they just said that they did not understand it because the car was registering hotter than the machine that they used to check the temperature with. was not able to resolve the problem. can't drive the car far at all because it overheats before even going two miles. now i have no type of power, no inside lights, no horn, the remote won't work. no life at all. all the fuses are good. can't even get any power by connecting it to a charger or jump starting the car. nothing at all works. the car is lifeless!!!!!!!! i love this car and i have had this car since 2004. *tt

My 1997 olds aurora started leaking gas from the plastic fuel line under the hood.i had remembered there was a recall on this and called oldsmobile and they told me my car was not under the recall #04014. i don't understand how this could be since they figured this out in 2004 and my car was made in 1997... the date on the plastic fuel lines is 5/10/1996. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. the contact was turning in reverse approximately 2 mph when he heard a loud pop. the vehicle was parked and shut off. the contact then noticed a large amount of fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. the contact then discovered a bolt was missing from the steering rack to the frame. the rack and pinion housing was also fractured and there were several rusted bolts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 150,000.

I have a 1997 oldsmobile aurora (vin [xxx] with a recalled fuel rail. the fuel rail spring a pinhole leak, which was spraying atomized gasoline on the engine block. there is a recall on this fuel rail, but when i called the oldsmobile recall hotline, they told me that the repair had already been performed. since the fuel rail was still the old style nylon one and not the stainless steel one specified in the recall, i called the dealership where the service was performed (aw golden in reading, pa) to inquire as to why the nylon fuel rail was still in place. they informed me that the former owner had never come back to get the recall done. i was never informed of this problem until i had fuel leaking onto my engine block and due to oldsmobile's system, which has the recall marked as complete, i cannot get the recall service done. what good are safety recalls if the manufacturer can mark the recall complete without performing the work? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

1997 oldsmobile aurora. i have owned this vehicle for the past 6 years. over the past year, i have noticed some "play" in the tilt steering column. my research has revealed an inherent problem that these model of cars have had with the pivots in the steering-tilt mechanism backing themselves out. one day i climbed into the car to back down the driveway, and the whole steering assembly just plopped into my lap. i suspected the pivots were to blame, so i began removal of the junk around the steering column, enough to get a view of the pivots, and to my dismay, i discovered that the pivot on one side had worked loose, but the cast metal that surrounds the pivot on the other side had broken completely. i can think of no other remedy than to replace the entire column. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. when the contact started the vehicle, it ignited into flames. the fire department extinguished the fire and cut the incorrect wires for the battery. the current and failure mileages were 120,000. updated 05/27/09 *bf updated 05/29/09.*jb

I own a 1997 oldsmobile aurora, on 4/25/2009 while traveling on the highway the underneath of my car burst into flames. i pulled over and luckily my mother was following and she had extinguisher in her vehicle. i took vehicle to repair shop and was told that fire was caused by rear main seal leaking oil directly onto exhaust pipe and that this vehicle is known for that and that gm is aware of the defect in that seal that's why there is a service bulletin on it. it turns out after much research that there are thousands of people who had the same problem. why is the manufacture allowed to put a defect part in the vehicle that puts consumers at risk and not be responsible to fix it. i had my 2 yr old son and my 4 mo old daughter in the car. gm was required to fix the fuel rail system due to fire safety, i believe this problem deserves the same attention, since oil and heat do not mix as well it's just as dangerous, i will be contacting my attorney general. please note: gm has acknowledged that the rear main seal is faulty and will fail, causing oil to leak on exhaust manifold. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. the contact noticed a huge puddle of gasoline coming from the vehicle. she called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and scheduled an appointment. the technician at the dealer inspected her vehicle and replaced the engine fuel rail. immediately after the repair, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline. the dealer stated that, according to the remedy, they were not required to install a revised chassis fuel return line and the contact would have to pay $400 for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired again. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. while driving various speeds or turning the vehicle, the contact noticed a gas smell. he then noticed that fuel leaked all over the fuel compartment. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), although the failures were identical. the contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel line pipe. the vehicle will be repaired at a later date. the failure mileage was 123,010 and current mileage was 123,050.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. while parking the vehicle, the contact smelled gasoline through the vents in the passenger compartment. he turned off the vehicle and noticed smoke underneath the hood. the dealer stated that the fuel line was the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. in november of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the dealer replaced some of the hoses, but there are three hoses that are leaking fuel. the dealer informed the contact that she would have to pay for the additional repair. the failure and current mileages were 146,037.

While parked, on a hot day, my parking lights came on and will not go off. i have to disconnect & reconnect the battery to save it from discharge every time i drive it. im afraid it may catch fire (from other reports i've heard.) *tr

Had lots of problems, a/c compressor failed 3 years ago during warranty, then there was short circuit in steering wheel that was replace, soon after fuel gauge sensor went haywire this required changing the sensor, fuel pump as well as fuel tank ( probably the dealer cheated by doing all this work, filed complaint to both gm and attorney general's office),oxygen sensor went bad, one day all turn signals stated flashing while just parked, replaced sensors and wiring, then again turn signal sensor went bad, soon after starting ignition sensor had to be replaced since starting was hard, then came the electronic key failing that needed both the key & lock replacement,now still at times the key refuses to start the car, started to see radiator leak that is quite mysterious i.e, after a few weeks level goes down but can not find the source, rear window control failed , dash board lights went out that needed removing the entire panel & replacing bulbs, now the big problem of low speed stall on the road i.e. it stalls in slow traffic or while stopped at light or taking slow turn, filing a full report with gm again for recalling all aurora's from road else be responsible for accidents & even deaths, classic example of producing a bad quality high end luxury car. my other 10-15 yrs old cars are running far better than this lemon car. *tr

April 2007: fuel rail and line degraded and cracked spilling gas into engine compartment. repair made at non-dealer auto repair close to house @ 350.00. quirk chevy, braintree said they inspected in 2005 and said that was all they had to do. car was never inspected...last visit to quirk in braintree was in 2003. ultimately, gm agreed to pay claim in june of 2007. have not received payment. when gm is contact, they say they'll send the check next week... they have said that every week since august. *tr

My son was driving my 1997 oldsmobile aurora on the freeway when the driver's rear side of the car burst into flames. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact stated that it took a long time and he noticed a potent gasoline scent. when he turned off the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline scent again. he has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. he notified the manufacturer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 91,937.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle while the engine was running. when he lifted the hood, he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel line and onto the motor. the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall number 04v110000 (fuel system) at 111,000 miles. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 113,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. the contact received recall notice # 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the dealer was willing to replace the fuel rail, but not the fuel line. the dealer claimed that the recall was issued by the national highway traffic safety administration and not fully by the manufacturer. they also stated that the repair agreement only covered replacing the fuel rail. the current and failure mileages were unknown.

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, black smoke emanated from under the hood of the vehicle. within 8 seconds of the contact exiting the vehicle, flames were observed coming from under the front wheel wells, and from under the hood. the hood melted, the engine was burned completely, the front axle melted to the point of preventing any movement of the front wheels, and the entire dash was melted. the vehicle was considered a total loss. police and fire reports were taken. the fire department determined that the cause of the fire was a fuel leak. there was a nhtsa recall #04v110000 which pertains to the pipings and fittings to the fuel system. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

While driving vehicle noticed strong gasoline odor. with engine running a fine mist of gasoline was shooting across engine compartment from a pinhole in a plastic fuel delivery line (high pressure?) near the fitting connecting it to the metal fuel rail line. (fuel rail was replaced 6/05 under recall #04014) neither the leak nor the pinhole is visible when engine is not running. extreme fire hazard! vehicle currently at gm dealership for replacement of fuel lines (lines marked non-repairable) (repair estimate approx $500). web search revealed numerous similar complaints. contacted olds customer service and was told that there was nothing they could do due to the age of the vehicle. appears to be a high-hazard situation that could easily result in property damage, injury and/or death. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the nylon tubing in the fuel rail degraded which caused fuel to leak all over the engine. there was a nhtsa recall, # 04v110000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

I was beginning a sunday morning drive today in my 1997 oldsmobile aurora. it was a few hours ago with my family on the expressway on i-480 west enroute to our vacation. after i hit my right turn signal to change lanes so i can get off at our exit. the turn signal lever was stuck. there was an intense burning smell and seconds later smoke start steaming from my steering. i pulled the 1997 oldsmobile aurora over and pressed down on the hazard button to release it and notice that the hazard button was stuck too. finally, i turned the key to the ignition off and after a few minutes the smoke stopped. soon as i started up the car the turn signal lever was unstuck however the hazard button was still stuck as smoke began seeping from behind the steering wheel again. i waited a few minutes and started up the car again, each time there was the same outcome, stuck hazard button, burning smell, and smoke. make a long story short i got the car towed home and was told from the tow truck driver that it probably was some electrical wiring burning behind the steering wheel and was fortunately that it didn't cause the driver side airbag to deploy. unfortunately, there was nothing done to correct the problem since gm auto repair shops are closed on sunday. *jb

I returned from a trip and parked my car. a few minutes later, i was walking by my car and smelled something burning, i opened the car, and there was fire on the dashboard. i called the fire department and they came a few minutes later. *nm

Blown head gasket. short in headlights and seat and mirror shortage. *jb

Car burns oil. car shift is falling apart. *nm

Per dealer diagnosis, threads in block for head bolt(s) have deteriorated causing head gasket leaks (antifreeze & oil) due to poor gm design. this results in rough running, overheating and poor driveability. repair cost of $4500 + tax, all of which is customers responsibility. this reiterated by oldsmobile help line on 6/6/05.

Oil pressure dropping when stopped- from 13-5 lbs oil ight comes on. when accelerating it rises.replaced oil sending unit. added lucas. lucas helped but started dropping again at every stop. old part is available. oil changed pressure checked, oil pump pumping.. . not ticking runs smooth. oil pressure gage reading wrong.(information center) computer needs to be fixed on the information center. oil pressure real reading at idol is 42lbs.

Dt:06/23/04 headlights and tail lights flashed on and off intermittently even when car is not running. headlights seem to flash only in hot weather. dealer reports the switch's malfunction is heat related. dealer reports that the car is just old and needs a $525 replacement. *nm *nm

Purchased a 1997 oldsmobile aurora new in august of 1997. car was/is fully loaded and maroon in color. over the years, starting about 2001, the paint began to fade and peel. discussions with local dealer went nowhere. now, may 2005, car has about 70,000 miles and looks like a peeling sunburnied victim. dealer still says ther is nothing they can do and that oldsmobile won't warranty the paint, even though it was obviously a poor paint job from day one. estimates by body shops to repaint very high as they quote the need for an "acid wash" to fully remove all the underlying contamination and properly prepare the surface to retain paint.

While traveling the consumer started to smell gas, then the light came on. the vehicle shut down and had to be towed. the dealer states the engine needs to be replaced, there is oil sludge. *nm

When i try to start my vehicle i am forced at times to sit and wait 3 minutes before the car will start due to the pass-key theft-deterrent system. i have replaced my key and cleaned the ignition switch with electronic contact cleaner. nothing helped. some days / weeks / months are better then others. the max time i had to sit and wait was 12 minutes. heaven forbid i have to drive away in a life or death situation.*ak

The fuel line was leaking fuel and caused the vehicle to catch on fire. *jb

While waiting at a red light, consumer noticed that the vehicle caught on fire. when investigated it was determined to be due to the fuel rail. *nm

Recall 04v110000 concerning fuel rail tubing. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for service, and had the recall notice too. dealer still charged consumer $423.63 for repairs, but had given consumer a reimbursement form to send to the manufacturer. consumer made several attempts to contact the manufacturer, and was getting no where to be reimbursed. *ak

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v110000 for the fuel rail tubing; before the vehicle could have recall repairs performed vehicle caught on fire while parked at a gas station. after having the vehicle inspected by an oldsmobile service manager,who insisted that the fire was related to the fuel rail, but claimed minimum responsibility.*ak

While driving smelled smelled gas fumes coming in from the vents. consumer pulled over to the shoulder, lifted up the hood, and noticed gasoline leaking from the hole. was drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail needed to be replaced. *ak

While vehicle was parked consumer noticed that liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. consumer could not start up the vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. consumer was concerned that dealer and manufacturer did not decide who would pay for repairs. *ak

Fuel rail leak with 1997 oldsmobile aurora.*mr while in the process of parking, the fuel rail failed spewing gasoline over the engine. *jb

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs on the chassis fuel return line leaking. but had not seen any fuel in the driveway or ground. he was told by the dealer that there was a recall on fuel rail.he stated that they will not repair one without the other, and he did not have a recall notice for the other. this cost $500.00 to repair.*ak

Request for reimbursement for defective fuel rail replacement.*mr the consumer stated the repair was necessary due to an excessive gasoline odor coming from a leak in the vehicle. in june of 2004, one month before having the work performed on the vehicle, the consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the same issue, however the consumer was denied reimbursement because the work was not performed at a general motors dealer. *jb

While vehicle was parked consumer saw the gas line leaking, and smelled gas fumes. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Took vehicle for safety recall, dealer did not repair, condition is worse. dealer didn't assemble undercarriage, causing damage to components. *ak

Vehicle exploded on ignition.*mr the vehicle exploded in the consumers garage. the consumer requesting a new vehicle. *jb

Ignition failure. error message to clean key and wait 3 minutes. the key has a microchip, and the microchip has been tested and is working correctly. the ignotion switch, when tested is showing to be working properly. no one can give me a reason for the malfunction, but i have been stranded numerous times due to the malfunction.*ak

Oldsmobile aurora fuel rail leak. explosion occurred and fire engulfed whole car. car was a total loss. gm has been contacted, but will not take care of problem even after recall. *ak

All four hub cap were loose and did not fit any more. the dealer told the consumer to reported the problem to nhtsa. *jb the consume feels that the integrity of the material used in manufacturing the hub caps is in question. the plastic clips that hold the retaining wire, which secures the hub cap onto the wheel, was brittle and broke when removing or replacing it. the consumer experienced this problem with the original hub caps and 2 used replacements. *nm

My wife went to pick up a passenger (her granddaughter) and to go shopping. she smelled gas while driving, and another motorist flagged her down to warn her that she was leaking gas. she stopped in a parking lot, left the vehicle, and called me. when i arrived, there was a large puddle of gasoline under the front of the vehicle (3' across). upon inspection of the engine, the entire engine and firewall were covered with gas. turning the ignition key, gas sprayed heavily from the plastic fuel line between 2 of the injections. the vehicle was towed to a service center, and remarks made by the mechanic (that the replacement for the plastic lines was steel) made me suspicious about a recall. my internet search lead me to your website, and seemed to point to gm recall no. 04014; but in subsequent contact with oldsmobile, i was told that there were no recalls for my vine [xx]. my vehicle (1997 aurora), engine, malfunction, and corrective action recommended all match your recall notice. had i not replaced an arcing spark plug wire 3 weeks earlier, this incident could have been catastrophic. this recall may need to be expanded to prevent potential loss of life. i am having the vehicle serviced by my local mechanic, since i am outside the recall; the plastic fuel rail assembly will be replaced with the steel lines mentioned in your recall notice. i will instruct the mechanic to return the faulty assembly to me (as intact as possible) for future inspection, if desired. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Oil pan, lower block case oil leaks that cost $2200.00 to fix. a dealership in san antonio tx said all 1995 through 1999 olds aurora's did this and that the 4.0l v8 engine had to be removed in order to repair the problem. the gaskets cost around $35.00 dollors but the labor cost $2200. gm told me it was not true that all the olds aurora's from 95 thru 99 had such a problem. this car was designed so that an owner that has mechanical skills would not be able to repair this problem at their home with out removing the engine. i feel this is a bad design of the engine and car. i feel that the gaskets are not holding up due to the fact that these cars run at a very high temperature between 225 degrees f. to 250 degrees f at all times. i would venture to say that the gasket manufactures did not intend on the gaskets installed in these cars to be under a constant heat load of 225 degrees to 250 degrees f. the high heat range causes other problems as well. gm said to pay the price or not because they had no obligation to repair this problem.

First problem was loss of freon after 4 attempts it was fixed. second problem was rubber molding around windshield and top of car doors 5 attempts and still not fixed third problem was an oil leak . 1st attempt dye test and no results, 2ond attempt new descending unit. call customer service with oldsmobile and received a case # and they put me in touch with the service manager took the car in and they are now replacing the oil pan seal at no charge. i hope this will take care of the problem and renew my faith in the ability of the dealership to really fix the problem.

Since october 6, 2003, my key ignition has malfunctioned, sometimes my car starts other times it doesn't. presently it still is malfunctioning. *jb

While driving approximately 30 mph driver smelled gas coming through the vents. driver was able to pull over. vehicle was towed to the body shop, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail needed to be replaced. *ak

Engine always stalls when vehicle comes to a complete stop. had the vehicle at oldsmobile numerous times as well as other service facilities. they were able to duplicate the problem but could not determine the cause. car stalling in congested intersections has created a safety hazard to me and other vehicles. numerous times came very close to impacting other vehicles and pedestrians or other vehicles impacting me in the rear as the vehicle "lurches" once re-establish it starting. *jb

While driving the consumer smelled fuel. the fuel line system was leaking gasoline, causing stalling. the engine wouldn't start again. an independent shop replaced the fuel pump/ pressure regulator. *ak all 8 fuel injections were replaced. (both 02 sensors, 2 ignition coils, fuel pump, pressure regulator) the vehicle still died. the fuel line had a crack causing the pressure regulator to pop and the fuel shot 2-3 feet. refer to recall#04110000. the consumer was told that her vin was not included. *sc

While driving vehicle stalled. then, vehicle caught on fire from under the hood. *ak

My aurora oldsmobile stalls when i am driving down the road with no warning i am concerned with this problem also lights flash on and off when no power is going to car this has been checked and no one can find the problem.*jb

The consumer noticed engine oil on there driveway. this was due to the oil leaking though the aluminum casting oil pan. this was a common problem with these vehicles. *jb

Fuel was pouring out of my engine as i was sitting in a parking space. i literally saw my fuel gauge go from full to nearly 1/4 in about 2 minutes. i was lucky there was a fire station right there to assist me. fortunately there was no fire. the local gm mechanic told me that they have seen alot of these particular problems (fuel rail). when i contacted gm, they said they didn't have enough information on this problem to warrant a search. i said that my wife drove the car the night before and it could have burned her to death. he said that he was sorry, but couldn't help me at this time. *ak faulty fuel rail problem. *sc *jb

While driving at any speed consumer smelled a burning odor coming through the vents of the vehicle. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. however, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak the burning smell was from a plastic bag that had melted on the exhaust pipe the driver side door did not close all the way, which allowed water to enter into the vehicle. *jb

Consumer smelled gas fumes coming into vehicle through the vent. consumer lifted up the hood, and unscrewed the cover from the engine. then, noticed a gasoline leak. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that there was a fuel rail leak. *ak

Oil consumption and defective stick shift. *ak

Engine component failure at 68,000 miles. head bolt inserts failing causing oil and coolant leakage. gm service request #1-187589352. car purcased new with extended warranty expiring in april, 2003. repair estimate in excess of $6,100. service bulletin 99086 issued in dec 1999 discovered by owner on nhtsa database which service dealer confirms is the mode of failure. gm customer care representative denied assistance. complete engine failure imminent.*ak

Steering wheel almost completely off in my son's hand.. service manager said the car should of never been sold. this default could of killed my son. this car stayed in the shop more than it was drove. one problem after the other. i gave the car back to kings nissan when another problem with wiring and fuse came up. mechanic said the car would end up catching on fire. i had enough. this company is very rude and does not take care of their customers or complaints.

When making left turns it was difficult to steer and the steering wheel became stiff. dealer indicated that there was no recall on this vehicle. *ak *mr

The hood insulation burned under the hood while driving. the cause had not been determined.*ph the consumer stated the under hood insulation caught on fire twice. *cb *jb

Fuel spraying from small holes in plastic sections of the fuel rail assembly. gasoline was all over the top of the engine, which in my opinion is not very safe. not to mention the puddles of gasoline that were being left behind on the ground due to this leak. we fixed this problem in house, and being that this problem seems to be at the default of the manufacturer, we would like a refund for the service preformed not only for this automoblie, but also for the two other 1997 oldsmoblie aurora's that we own. a response to this complaint would be extremely gratifying. thank you for your concerns ken schirmang

The vehicle was parked in the garage. the driver began to smell gas fumes throughout the house. took vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated vehicle had a bad fuel rail. dealer believed that if the house furnace was lit then the fumes from the vehicle might have ignited a fire in the house. *ak

There was a strong fuel odor which had entered the inside of the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealership. the mechanic replaced the fuel rail system because of a leak problem. *ak the fuel rail was replaced due to the leak between the two injectors. *scc *jb

My car is a 1997 oldsmobile aurora, 59,000.00 miles. recently had a fuel line leak, so bad it was dripping from under my car. could have been serious problems, but had it taken to my auto repair immediately. he said he had never seen anything like it before. repairs around $2000.00 , i have receipts. *la

Plastic hoses between pressurized fuel injectors, can rupture causing possible engine fire/explosion hazard.*ak

Fuel rail leaking fuel in close proximity to plug wires. i have noticed a high number of aurora's for sale as salvage that have suffered engine fires. is this related?*ak

Loss of ability to steer to left in 1997 aurora

The consumer smelled gas odor while in the garage while his wife was driving the vehicle the next day the vehicle suddenly exploded and smoke and flame poured from under the hood. the driver was able to exit the vehicle quickly without injuries. the vehicle was totaled. the manufacturer was contacted and sent and inspector to examine the vehicle. the inspector stated that the cause of the problem could not be found therefore the manufacturer accepted no responsibility. a mechanic told the consumer that he fixed fuel rail leaks on several other oldsmobile aurora. *ph *nlm

Consumer states while traveling 20-25 mph and without any indication vehicle caught on fire. fire department put fire out. vehicle was totaled. *ak

Fuel rail burst while driving. fuel spilled all over the engine. strong gas odor smell. appears to be potential fire/explosion hazard.*ak

I purchased a vehicle form chesrown gmc/kia in columbus ohio. i bought it on june 3rd 2002 paid $10500.00+ $892.00 (extend warranty)when i bought the car i opted for the extended warranty. since that time, i have had fuel pump, feul switch, feul line, fuel injectors of my car go bad (more than once!). while driving the car on a heavily traveled street the engine just stopped! my husband got out to push the vehicle putting him in danger. i took the vehicle out the next day and on three separate occasions the engine ceased. i took it to the dealer and the technicians said i don't know what it is & they finally concluded it had a bad fuel pump. they replaced it. less than 24 hours later, i was at the shop again! the fuel pump that they put in didn't work either. i have a serious health problem which requires i be on blood thinners. an accident for a normal person would be harmful, for me it would mean almost certain death. i am scared to drive the car. i have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix it. i am contacting you to ask for your help. my uncle had the same make & model (old aurora 97') his could not be fixed.*ak i believe that this car is a lemon. i have put more than enough time, money & grief into trying to get it working. this particular vehicle is a dangerous one. please help me with this issue. i am just asking for what every reasonable person would. a mechanically safe vehicle. i appreciate you taking this issue seriously, as i do not want to continue to put myself in unnecessary danger. i would be happy to provide you with every record of service & dates etc if you would like to have them (once i get it back form the shop). sincerely, susan m. pendleton the first failure happened on march 6th evening. the next on 3/7/03, etc...

Three of the vehicles eight fuel lines ruptured which caused fuel to spray onto the hot engine, exhaust system and onto the ground. the consumer could smell the fuel but couldn't see it because of a cover under the fuel lines. *jb *cb *nlm

When the consumer attempted to make a left turn, the steering wheel turned, however the front tires did not turn. *jb

The fuel rail failed causing gasoline explosion/fire. *ak *nlm

Consumer states while starting vehicle there was an under the hood explosion. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts

Econsumer states while making a left turn the steering wheel locks up. ts

Consumer smelled fuel, then, noticed a puddle underneath vehicle. dealer determined that fuel rail was cracked.*ak

When vehicle is parked or in use head lights will just come on and off. contacted dealer.*ak

After driving for one and half battery volt signal show low, and then car shut off. contacted dealer, doesn't know what was wrong.*ak

Automatic locks on driver's side panel were not working properly, some wires were chafed inside vehicle, and these wires have been replaced twice already. contacted dealer. *ak

Battery died, and and doors automatically loced. when battery went dead had no way to get out of vehicle but had to break glass.*ak consumer does not own this vehicle.

Fuel tank has a hole that caused one quarter of gasoline to leak from vehicle. dealer will replace fuel tank. please provide further details.*ak

Stalled in the cold weather and backfired. oil pressure when tested went to 210psi. dealership wasn't aware of problem.*ak

Accelerator pedal jams. hard to press on it. when forced, vehicle would suddenly take off after pedal goes to the floor. mechanic indicated throttle body needed maintenance. would happen only when starting vehicle up. *ak

Headlight kept flickering, causing poor visibility. consumer took vehicle to dealer. dealer determined that it was a faulty switch. then took it to amechanic, who determined that it was a defective module. *ak

Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. dealer has replaced brake rotors. but, problem reoccurs every 15-20m. *ak

While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver had to apply brakes very hard in order to stop vehicle, which may have resulted in a crash. oldmovile hot line said it may have been the cruise control. currently vehicle at the dealer. *ak dealer is unable to find the cause for sudden acceleration of the vehicle. *yh

The tire placard which is suppose to be placed on driver's door is omitted. manufacturer and dealer do not have the tire information. *ak

The vehicle has been taken back due to the car going out of alignment four times. the vehicle pulls to the right while driving. *ak

While car is running or sitting still in the driveway the headlights will flicker on and off, while in motion there will at times be a noise coming from the dash area. the dimmer light on the dashboard will flicker. the only way to stop the noise is to turn the headlights on. during the time the car is just sitting, day or night the lights come on and off at random. could this be a sensor or a loose fuse?? car taken to jack hayes in akron but could not be determined at that time what the problem was. am waiting for them to call me but i will in the meantime call them back but was wondering if i could get any feedback regarding if anyone else has reported this problem. the plastic boot under the front bumper has just dropped off due to evidently coming to close to parking curbs. would appreciate some feedback soon because i am afraid that i will be on the highway and loose power while in traffic. regards. joanne oakes. *ak

The plastic connector between the plastic and metal fuel line disconnected suddenly and showered gasoline over the engine and stopped the motor. this could have resulted in a fire while on a busy street. there was no earlier indication of a leak or problem.*ak

My car will stop running when i brake. this started in oct 2001 and has done this 6 times, today it finally did it with my husband in the car. i have the radio/cd on and am usually driving at 45-50 mph when i have to apply my brakes and my car quits. i have no control over the entire car i try to get it off of the road then i put it in park and restart it and it runs fine. now that my husband has experienced this problem i am calling the local dealership to take it in and have them do something.*ak

Lisa, no safety defect mentioned. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

No summary

This is our second aurora. we had a 1996 and had this problem. the manufacturer took back the car (we had to pay the difference between the two which should not have been as it wasn't our fault) because they couldn't fix the leak in the trunk wheelwell or the musty smell in the car from it. i am now having the same problem with my 1997. i don't know exactly how long it has been getting wet as i don't use the trunk very often so i never found the leak until i had to remove the spare tire to fit something in the trunk. *ak

Tried to contact service manager at dealership but would not return calls. no safety defect listed in summary.

Alternator overcharging full time with the smell of acid inside the cab.. during several attempts to report this to the dealer, i am told there is no problem; operating as design. the head rests won't hold factory settings. l/ replaced and when compalined about the r/, am told that one is new. "operating as designed" even though it won't hold setting. *ak

See: assembly description. *ak

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Right side rear view mirror auto adjustment failed. *tt

Hydraulic pressure regulator inoperable. yh

Brake calipers failed. yh

Replaced six tires within 30,000 miles. yh

Back window rubber trim failed. yh

Brakes pads failed. yh

Replaced broken water cooling system metal pipe,causing rapid loss of coolant. yh

'c' piller weld broken. yh

Abs system makes noise. yh

Brakes vibrating while traveling downhill. *yc

Blower motor failed on two occasion, final repair corrected problem. mjs

Alternator failed causing noise. mjs

Horn failed. *yc

The trunk light switch was inoperative, dealer replaced the trunk light switch. *yh

The passenger door lock and lumbar switches were inoperative due to wiring failure. *yh

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Brakes lock for a second when slight pressure is applied at low speed.

Front end misalignment, causing vehicle to pull to the right. *ak

Consumer complains that airbags are a safety hazard for short people.