1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

2 recalls, 38 complaints - 82 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.

Consequence

IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.

988 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE INCREASED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT BRAKE PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT ROTORS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS.

38 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 3 crashes 5 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH	3
WHEELS:RIM	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
STEERING	2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	2
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT	2
AIR BAGS	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Nov 20, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 1, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V081000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE A... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 11, 2012

ON 5/11/2012 MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WAS PARKED AT MY HOUSE AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM AND APPARENTLY OVERNIGHT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS LIMITED TO THE BASE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AND CENTER CONSOLE BUT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE CAR, INCLUDING SMOKE DAMAGE THROU... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 11, 2012

Fire

Incident date: Sep 1, 2003

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE TRACTION CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CONSISTENTLY HAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED FOR THE AIRBAG MALFU... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2010

DEAR SIR: I HAVE A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA THAT I PURCHASED NEW, WITH A DELIVERY DATE OF 09/22/1999. THE CAR IS USED PRIMARILY BY MY WIFE WITH APPROXIMATELY 78,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WE HAVE KEPT THE CAR UP AND NOW FIND A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT WE FEEL IS NEITHER OF OUR DOING NOR A NORMAL ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE CRACKING BECAUSE THEY WERE MADE FROM NYLON MATERIALS. OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, GASOLINE WOULD DRIP ONTO THE MOTOR IN MASSIVE QUANTITIES. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2007

LAST YEAR I TOOK MY 1999 AURORA IN TO TIRE DEALER DUE TO VERY SLOW LEAK IN TIRE. THE TIRE DEALER SAID THE SLOW LEAK WAS COMMON IN GM VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM RIMS. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO ALUMINUM OXIDE CORROSION BETWEEN THE RIM AND TIRE BEAD. 1-2 TIMES PER MONTH THE TIRES LOOK LOW AND I H... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 1999

AFTER DEALER HAD SERVICED LIGHT SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT HOME AND PARKED. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE SEVERAL HOURS LATER AND BURNED WHILE UNATTENDED AT NIGHT. *JB

Fire

Incident date: May 17, 1999

AFTER DEALER HAD SERVICED LIGHT SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT HOME AND PARKED. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE SEVERAL HOURS LATER AND BURNED WHILE UNATTENDED AT NIGHT. *JB

Fire

Incident date: May 22, 2006

1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. I TOOK CAR TO DEALER BECAUSE TAIL LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS IN STOCK SO I TOOK IT HOME. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT OUTSIDE AND FOUND THE CAR HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT. IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE AREA OF THE RELAYS THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WORKED... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 18, 2005

1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA ALUMINUM RIMS LEAK AIR. THEY HAVE LEAKED AIR SINCE NEW. *NM

Incident date: Jul 27, 2003

SOMETIMES ON START UP THE ENGINE SHAKES AND SMELLS OF FUMES ARE VERY STRONG AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON BUT AFTER MAYBE A COUPLE OF DAYS OF OFF AND ON CYCLING THE CAR RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION AND AFTER A WHILE IT WILL DO THE SAME THING OVER. *AK

Incident date: Jun 30, 2004

STEERING FAILED WHILE TURNING LEFT ON 1999 OLDS AURORA WITH 34,000 MILES WITH NO INDICATION OF A STEERING PROBLEM BEFORE THE FAILURE. TURNING RIGHT WAS FINE, BUT THE CAR COULD NOT MAKE ANY LEFT TURN UNLESS IT WAS ONLY A MINOR MOVEMENT TO THE LEFT WHILE TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH. GM PAID FOR 50%... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2004

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA AND HAVE NOTICED THE PASSENGER FLOOR ACCUMULATING LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. WHEN I REMOVED THE REAR SEAT ( WHICH IS WHERE THE BATTERY AND OTHER ELECTRICIAL WIRES ARE LOCATED ) THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IS FULL OF WATER, ALONG WITH THE REAR FLOOR BOARD. IT HAS NOT RAINED S... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2004

WHILE DRIVING DURING THE DAY/NIGHT HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLICKERED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHT AND STOP LIGHT ALSO FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE ON HEAD LAMP SWITCH, AND MANUFAC... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2003

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND CONSEQUENCE DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION -ANTI THEFT RECALL 95V204000, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Incident date: Apr 24, 2004

I AM HEARING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF CAR 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THERE IS ALSO TIMES WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES WHEN TURNING THAT IT VIBRATES IN THE PEDAL AND STEERING COLUMN, ALSO I HAVE BEEN NOTICING WATER UNDER PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IN WHICH THIS IS RUINING MY CARPET AND LEATHER SEATS N... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2004

Incident date: Dec 15, 2002

JACK SUPPLIES AS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FAILED TO LIFT THE AUTO IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHICH REQUIRED THE TIRE TO BE CHANGED. THE JACK ACTUALLY BUCKELED IN THE EFFORT TO RAISE THE AUTO. THERE WAS NO LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS QUITE LUCKY THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT FALL ON ME OR ON ITS WH... Read more

GAS FUEL LINES WERE LEAKING GAS. DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL FUEL LINES. *AK

WHILE SLOWING DOWN CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE BEFORE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THEN, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED FROM THE COMPLETE STOP POSITION VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, LIKE IT WAS IN REVERSE GEAR. THIS WAS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION FAILURE . *AK

Incident date: Dec 12, 1999

WHILE BRAKING A VIBRATION WAS FELT IN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS AND THE PROBLEM SUBSIDED FOR A WHILE. THE VIBRATION RETURNED AFTER ABOUT 5000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A REC... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2003

THE DOOR LOCKS WOULDN'T UNLOCK PROPERLY AND CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *PH THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOCKED WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE WAS PLACED IN GEAR AT THE CONSUMER'S HOME, BUT AT THE CONSUMER'S OFFICE THE LOCKS DID NOT DISENGAGE. G... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2003

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED, THE TURN SIGNAL RELAY (OR AT LEAST SOMETHING THAT SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE IT) ENERGIZES AND DE-ENERGIZES (MAKING A 'BLINKER' SOUND) AT A RATE 2X OR 3X THE NORMAL TURN SIGNAL RATE. THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS (GREEN ARROWS ON THE DASH) DO NOT ILLUMINATE. ABOUT 90% OF TH... Read more

CONSUMER HAD A PUNCTURED TIRE. USING THE JACK PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER STARTED TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE JACK GAVE WAY AT THE CRIMPED POINTS AND THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. PH

Incident date: Nov 8, 2002

CONSUMER WAS TURNING THE JACK CRANK TO EXTEND THE JACK, IT TWISTED AND FAILED AT THE CRIMP JOINT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. SCC *DT

Incident date: Nov 7, 2001

AFTER ENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM CRUISE CONTROL AND/OR CONTINUED WITH THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND BEING TURNED OFF. WHEN TRYING TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AGAIN (IN PARK) THE ACCELERATOR RACED AND COU... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 13, 2001

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Oct 5, 2000

WHILE DRIVING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF COMPLETELY, AND DRIVER COULD NOT SEE. *AK

Incident date: Oct 5, 2000

WHILE DRIVING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF COMPLETELY, AND DRIVER COULD NOT SEE. *AK

Incident date: Mar 19, 2000

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE SLOWED DOWN VEHICLE, AND IT STARTED SHAKING. SHE PULLED VEHICLE OVER, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. GOODYEAR, EAGLE GA TOURING M/F, P235/60RI6. *AK THE TREAD PEELED OFF COMPLETELY ON A WET ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2000

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER, WATER WAS STACKED UP THROUGH THE AIR HOSES, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A USED MOTOR, BUT THE CAR SHAKES WHILE DRIVING.

POWER STEERING LOOSES POWER AT LOW SPEEDS. *AK

Incident date: Nov 11, 1999

BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE IN PLACE WERE DRILLED TO DEEP AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE, CAUSING ENGINE COOLINT LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 1998

EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES ENTER INTO VEHICLE SINCE OWNERSHIP.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 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	23.0	18.0	Premium	$4,200

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, 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

82 manufacturer communications from 57 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	9
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
020000 SUSPENSION	4
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	4
200000 WHEELS	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
010000 STEERING	3

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

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.

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

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

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

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

100000 POWER TRAIN

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

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

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.

200000 WHEELS

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

200000 WHEELS

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni

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

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

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

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT UPDATE. *TT

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

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

AVAILABILITY OF EXHAUST MUFFLER FOR SERVICE. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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

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

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

4T80E MH1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START. *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

REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE JULIAN DATE CODE OF TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PLUSE WIDTH MODULATED VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TT

010000 STEERING

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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE. **MR

100000 POWER TRAIN

CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLIMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES / INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL / TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *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

EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE COOLANT LEAKS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE COOLANT LEAKS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A SQUEAK, SQUAWK OR CREAK NOISE FROM FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

020000 SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY 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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES/INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL/TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *MJS

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING AN INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *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

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE LIFTER TICK NOISE. *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 (current)	2	38
1998	0	53	View
1997	1	157	View
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

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1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE AURORA

OLDSMOBILE AURORA - All Years Overview

OLDSMOBILE AURORA - Year by Year

Other OLDSMOBILE Models