2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

2 recalls — 9 complaints

03V238000 Jul 1, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL... Read more
Consequence
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
102,212 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
02V222000 Aug 9, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CON... Read more
133,221 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS2
STRUCTURE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
AIR BAGS Jun 10, 2018
Incident date: Jan 3, 2016
DASH BOARD LITE SAYS "AI R BAG PROBLEM" EVERY TIME YOU START THE ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 23, 2016
Incident date: Mar 20, 2016
I HAVE A FUEL LINE ON MY CAR THAT IS CRACKED AND I HAVE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAVE SEARCHED FOR THE FUEL LINE ONLINE AND AT O'REILLY BUT THAT PART DOESN'T EXIST ANYWHERE. I HAVE CALLED OLDSMOBILE AND THE PHONE RECORDING SAYS THAT MY CAR HAD 3 OPEN RECALLS. WHEN I TALK TO A PERSON THEY TOLD ME ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 10, 2011
Incident date: May 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SURGE FORWARD WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 21, 2009
Incident date: May 11, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING AND HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE STARTS THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION COIL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
1. WHEN I TURN ON THE AIR CONDITION THE CAR WILL CUT OFF, THIS PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN FIX. 2. CAR IS CUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON. 3. WINDOW WHIPERS COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO AND THEY WILL NOT CUT OFF WITH THE SWITCH I HAVE TO CUT THE CAR OFF AND START IT AGAIN IN ORDER FOR THE W... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
1. WHEN I TURN ON THE AIR CONDITION THE CAR WILL CUT OFF, THIS PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN FIX. 2. CAR IS CUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON. 3. WINDOW WHIPERS COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO AND THEY WILL NOT CUT OFF WITH THE SWITCH I HAVE TO CUT THE CAR OFF AND START IT AGAIN IN ORDER FOR THE W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 3, 2004
Incident date: Aug 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CRASHED INTO A TOWED HITCHED TRAILER. UPON IMPACT, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. CONSUMER DROVE THE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Aug 3, 2004
Incident date: Aug 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CRASHED INTO A TOWED HITCHED TRAILER. UPON IMPACT, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. CONSUMER DROVE THE... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE Jul 9, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
VINYL COVERING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CRACKED AROUND THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A RISK OF INADVERTENT AIR BAY DEPLOYMENT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO UNEXPECTED INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy — 2003 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 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: 493.7 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

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

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.

SQ96012 Opened: Jun 25, 1996
SQ — Open — Model Year: 1996
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 (current) 2 9
2002 2 38 View
2001 1 180 View
2000 0 5 View
1999 2 38 View
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