1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

1 recalls, 157 complaints - 72 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. 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 ... Read more

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE A... Read more

483,477 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

157 total complaints 20 fires 9 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	19
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL	15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
SUSPENSION:FRONT	4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	4

Incident date: Feb 2, 2017

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 FRO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2017

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.

Incident date: Aug 14, 2015

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2015

Incident date: Oct 6, 2014

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 L... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2014

Incident date: Apr 26, 2013

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 YE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 8, 2011

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 R... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2011

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... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2010

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 MISSIN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2010

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 PER... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2009

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. O... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2009

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

Fire

Incident date: May 15, 2009

Fire

Incident date: Apr 25, 2009

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... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 30, 2008

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 TECHNI... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2009

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, GAS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2009

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 AN... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 11, 2008

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.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2008

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

Incident date: Apr 10, 2008

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, ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2008

Incident date: Apr 2, 2007

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 BRAIN... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2007

MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE OF THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. *TR

Fire

Incident date: Oct 30, 2007

MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE OF THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. *TR

Fire

Incident date: Apr 4, 2007

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... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2007

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... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2005

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 HI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2006

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 COMP... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 17, 2006

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 RECAL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2006

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.

Incident date: Jul 16, 2006

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 INTEN... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2005

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

Fire

Incident date: Dec 4, 2005

Fire

Incident date: Nov 15, 2005

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. SHORT IN HEADLIGHTS AND SEAT AND MIRROR SHORTAGE. *JB

Incident date: Nov 15, 2005

BLOWN HEAD GASKET. SHORT IN HEADLIGHTS AND SEAT AND MIRROR SHORTAGE. *JB

Incident date: Jan 7, 2005

CAR BURNS OIL. CAR SHIFT IS FALLING APART. *NM

Incident date: Jun 3, 2005

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 PRE... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2005

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 OLD... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2004

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

Incident date: Aug 15, 1997

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2002

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 OTHER... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2004

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

Incident date: Nov 14, 2004

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

Fire

Incident date: Jan 11, 2005

THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *JB

Fire

Incident date: Jun 18, 2004

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2004

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

Incident date: Aug 18, 2004

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 MANUFAC... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Premium	$4,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

72 manufacturer communications from 59 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	5
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	4
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	3

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT. CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT. CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH

020000 SUSPENSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT

073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRES TO THE UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL 04014 - ENGINE FUEL RAIL REPLACEMENT. *TT *MJ GM ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE. *TT

073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

GM ANNOUNCING ADDITIONAL POPULATION OF VEHICLES EXPOSED TO TIME, HEAT AND CERTAIN FUELS IS CAUSING NYLON TUBING IN THE FUEL RAILS TO DEVELOP AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF LEAKS. FAILURE OF THE FUEL RAIL TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENG

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

THE OPERATOR MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL ODOR AND POSSIBLY STALLING DUE TO A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE. DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL A NEW FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTED OUT OF STAINLES STEEL. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 ENGINE COOLANT OR OIL LEAK.*MR

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAK AFTER INSTALLING FUEL RAIL FROM CAMPAIGN 04014. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE AND OIL PAN SEALING BY USING RTV SEALANT. *TT

010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STEERING SHUDDER DURING SLOW SPEED TURNING / PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT ON NO DRIVE OR NO REVERSE. *MJS

010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STEERING SHUDDER DURING SLOW SPEED TURNING / PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID SUPPORT STRUT IS SEPARATING FROM THE LID. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMERS COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID IS OPEN, WATER WILL DRAIN INTO THE TRUNK FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR OF THE LID. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

020000 SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CUPHOLDER DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. *YC

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INSTALLATION OF THE HEADLINER SAGS AT FRONT EDGE OF SUNROOF OPENING. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EXHIBITING CHIRPING, TICKING, KNOCKING, OR "TRASHY" NOISES FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE OR RH MIRROR MOVES UP TOO HIGH. *YC

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VERIFICATIONS ON DOOR LATCH FUNCTIONS. *YC

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS). *TW

135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW

033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE). *TW

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE (REPLACE MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR CONTROL MODULE). *TW

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY (REPLACE SPACER PLATE AND UPPER CONTROL VALVE). *AK

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW

100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 39 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

SQ, Open , Model Year: 1995

REAR COMPARTMENT LID ROD SEPARATION

ADDITION INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SUBJECT BULLETIN.

OLDSMOBILE AURORA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE AURORA across all model years (1995, 2003).

12 Total Recalls

1,038 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

33 Reported Crashes

80 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

OLDSMOBILE AURORA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2003	2	9	View
2002	2	38	View
2001	1	180	View
2000	0	5	View
1999	2	38	View
1998	0	53	View
1997 (current)	1	157
1996	2	149	View
1995	2	406	View
1994	0	2	View
1993	0	1	View

Other OLDSMOBILE Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
CUTLASS	101	2,253	View
SILHOUETTE	77	1,287	View
88	46	1,228	View
BRAVADA	46	1,350	View
98	41	417	View
OMEGA	36	5	View
INTRIGUE	32	1,608	View
TORONADO	27	45	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE AURORA

OLDSMOBILE AURORA - All Years Overview

OLDSMOBILE AURORA - Year by Year

Other OLDSMOBILE Models