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Jul 11, 2017 Electrical System 197,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 197,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting 197,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2017 Electrical System 197,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 197,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting 197,000 mi

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...

Feb 2, 2017 Electrical System 38,000 mi

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.

Feb 2, 2017 Electrical System 38,000 mi

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.

Aug 20, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 20, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 20, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 20, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

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...

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

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...

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

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...

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 150,000 mi

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...

Jun 7, 2013 Service Brakes Fire 163,234 mi

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...

Jun 7, 2013 Service Brakes Fire 163,234 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2011 Electrical System

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...

Jul 11, 2011 Electrical System

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...

Apr 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 184,300 mi

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...

Apr 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 184,300 mi

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...

Sep 17, 2010 Steering 150,000 mi

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...

Sep 17, 2010 Steering 150,000 mi

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...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

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...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

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...

Aug 4, 2009 Steering 102,000 mi

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...

Aug 4, 2009 Steering 102,000 mi

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...

May 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

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

May 19, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 120,000 mi

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

May 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

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

May 19, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 120,000 mi

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

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 101,000 mi

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...

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 101,000 mi

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...

Mar 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

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...

Mar 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

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...

Feb 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 123,010 mi

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...

Feb 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 123,010 mi

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...

Feb 9, 2009 Fuel System, Other Fire 150,000 mi

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...

Feb 9, 2009 Fuel System, Other Fire 150,000 mi

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...

Aug 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,037 mi

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....

Aug 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,037 mi

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....

Jul 10, 2008 Electrical System 105,000 mi

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

Jul 10, 2008 Electrical System 105,000 mi

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

Jun 29, 2008 Equipment 150,000 mi

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, ...

Jun 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

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, ...

Jun 29, 2008 Equipment 150,000 mi

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, ...

Jun 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

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, ...

Jan 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

Jan 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Oct 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

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...

Oct 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

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...

Aug 8, 2007 Fuel System, Other 113,000 mi

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...

Aug 8, 2007 Fuel System, Other 113,000 mi

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...

May 4, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

May 4, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

Oct 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 72,000 mi

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...

Oct 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 72,000 mi

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...

Oct 19, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

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...

Oct 19, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

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...

Aug 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

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.

Aug 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

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.

Jul 16, 2006 Electrical System

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...

Jul 16, 2006 Electrical System

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...

Dec 5, 2005 Electrical System Fire

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

Dec 5, 2005 Equipment Fire

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

Dec 5, 2005 Electrical System Fire

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

Dec 5, 2005 Equipment Fire

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

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,793 mi

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

Nov 16, 2005 Electrical System 79,793 mi

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

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,793 mi

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

Nov 16, 2005 Electrical System 79,793 mi

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

Aug 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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

Aug 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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

Jun 7, 2005 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

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...

Jun 7, 2005 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

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...

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,124 mi

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...

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,124 mi

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...

Jun 3, 2005 Electrical System 89,000 mi

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

Jun 3, 2005 Electrical System 89,000 mi

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

May 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other

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 ...

May 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other

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 ...

Mar 9, 2005 Steering 115,000 mi

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...

Mar 9, 2005 Steering 115,000 mi

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...

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

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

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

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

Jan 21, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Jan 21, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Jan 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Jan 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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

Oct 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 103,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 1, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 103,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Aug 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Aug 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

Aug 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

Aug 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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 ...

Aug 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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 ...

Jul 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 NO...

Jul 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 NO...

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPLODED ON IGNITION.*MR THE VEHICLE EXPLODED IN THE CONSUMERS GARAGE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTING A NEW VEHICLE. *JB

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPLODED ON IGNITION.*MR THE VEHICLE EXPLODED IN THE CONSUMERS GARAGE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTING A NEW VEHICLE. *JB

Jul 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOOK VEHICLE FOR SAFETY RECALL, DEALER DID NOT REPAIR, CONDITION IS WORSE. DEALER DIDN'T ASSEMBLE UNDERCARRIAGE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOOK VEHICLE FOR SAFETY RECALL, DEALER DID NOT REPAIR, CONDITION IS WORSE. DEALER DIDN'T ASSEMBLE UNDERCARRIAGE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 T...

Jun 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 T...

Jun 25, 2004 Electrical System 103,000 mi

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 NUME...

Jun 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER SAW THE GAS LINE LEAKING, AND SMELLED GAS FUMES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Electrical System 103,000 mi

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 NUME...

Jun 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER SAW THE GAS LINE LEAKING, AND SMELLED GAS FUMES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Wheels 38,206 mi

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...

Jun 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL LEAK WITH 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA.*MR WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF PARKING, THE FUEL RAIL FAILED SPEWING GASOLINE OVER THE ENGINE. *JB

Jun 23, 2004 Wheels 38,206 mi

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...

Jun 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL LEAK WITH 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA.*MR WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF PARKING, THE FUEL RAIL FAILED SPEWING GASOLINE OVER THE ENGINE. *JB

Jun 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 65,000 mi

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

Jun 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 65,000 mi

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

Jun 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

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 ...

May 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,271 mi

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 ...

May 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,271 mi

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 ...

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

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, PRESS...

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

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, PRESS...

Apr 18, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE OCTOBER 6, 2003, MY KEY IGNITION HAS MALFUNCTIONED, SOMETIMES MY CAR STARTS OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T. PRESENTLY IT STILL IS MALFUNCTIONING. *JB

Apr 18, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE OCTOBER 6, 2003, MY KEY IGNITION HAS MALFUNCTIONED, SOMETIMES MY CAR STARTS OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T. PRESENTLY IT STILL IS MALFUNCTIONING. *JB

Apr 8, 2004 Structure

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 P...

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 P...

Apr 8, 2004 Structure

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 P...

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 P...

Apr 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Apr 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Mar 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

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...

Mar 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

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...

Mar 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

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

Mar 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

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

Mar 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Mar 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Feb 19, 2004 Steering 117,000 mi

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

Feb 19, 2004 Steering 117,000 mi

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

Feb 14, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION AND DEFECTIVE STICK SHIFT. *AK

Feb 14, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION AND DEFECTIVE STICK SHIFT. *AK

Feb 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,103 mi

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...

Feb 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,103 mi

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...

Jan 30, 2004 Steering 68,000 mi

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...

Jan 30, 2004 Steering 68,000 mi

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...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

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...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

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...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jan 13, 2004 Steering 115,000 mi

Jan 13, 2004 Steering 115,000 mi

Dec 10, 2003 Structure Fire 50,000 mi

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

Dec 10, 2003 Structure Fire 50,000 mi

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

Dec 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,977 mi

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 I...

Dec 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,977 mi

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 I...

Nov 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 RECEI...

Nov 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 RECEI...

Nov 12, 2003 Fuel System, Other 115,000 mi

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 B...

Nov 12, 2003 Fuel System, Other 115,000 mi

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 B...

Oct 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,725 mi

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

Oct 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,725 mi

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

Sep 24, 2003 Steering 97,675 mi

LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER TO LEFT IN 1997 AURORA

Sep 24, 2003 Steering 97,675 mi

LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER TO LEFT IN 1997 AURORA

Sep 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

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

Sep 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55 mi

PLASTIC HOSES BETWEEN PRESSURIZED FUEL INJECTORS, CAN RUPTURE CAUSING POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD.*AK

Sep 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

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

Sep 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55 mi

PLASTIC HOSES BETWEEN PRESSURIZED FUEL INJECTORS, CAN RUPTURE CAUSING POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD.*AK

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 70,000 mi

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 CONT...

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 70,000 mi

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 CONT...

Aug 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,033 mi

FUEL RAIL BURST WHILE DRIVING. FUEL SPILLED ALL OVER THE ENGINE. STRONG GAS ODOR SMELL. APPEARS TO BE POTENTIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD.*AK

Aug 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,033 mi

FUEL RAIL BURST WHILE DRIVING. FUEL SPILLED ALL OVER THE ENGINE. STRONG GAS ODOR SMELL. APPEARS TO BE POTENTIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD.*AK

Jul 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Jul 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 20-25 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Jul 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 20-25 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jul 15, 2003 Electrical System 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Other 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Other 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Equipment 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Electrical System 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Other 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Other 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Jul 15, 2003 Equipment 59,580 mi

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 ON...

Mar 27, 2003 Steering

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, HOWEVER THE FRONT TIRES DID NOT TURN. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Steering

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, HOWEVER THE FRONT TIRES DID NOT TURN. *JB

Mar 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE FUEL RAIL FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE EXPLOSION/FIRE. *AK *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE FUEL RAIL FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE EXPLOSION/FIRE. *AK *NLM

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE STARTING VEHICLE THERE WAS AN UNDER THE HOOD EXPLOSION. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE STARTING VEHICLE THERE WAS AN UNDER THE HOOD EXPLOSION. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Steering

ECONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Steering

ECONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. TS

Sep 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL, THEN, NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FUEL RAIL WAS CRACKED.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL, THEN, NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FUEL RAIL WAS CRACKED.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN USE HEAD LIGHTS WILL JUST COME ON AND OFF. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN USE HEAD LIGHTS WILL JUST COME ON AND OFF. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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...

Jul 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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...

Jul 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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...

Jul 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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...

Jul 21, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Jul 21, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Apr 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Apr 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Apr 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Apr 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Mar 5, 2002 Electrical System

THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK AND LUMBAR SWITCHES WERE INOPERATIVE DUE TO WIRING FAILURE. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Electrical System

THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK AND LUMBAR SWITCHES WERE INOPERATIVE DUE TO WIRING FAILURE. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Electrical System

THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK AND LUMBAR SWITCHES WERE INOPERATIVE DUE TO WIRING FAILURE. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Electrical System

THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK AND LUMBAR SWITCHES WERE INOPERATIVE DUE TO WIRING FAILURE. *YH

Mar 5, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER REPLACED THE TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH. *YH

Jan 28, 2002 Structure

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

Jan 28, 2002 Structure

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

Oct 15, 2001 Electrical System

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.

Oct 15, 2001 Electrical System

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.

Aug 21, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Aug 21, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Aug 4, 2001 Steering

LISA, NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Aug 4, 2001 Visibility

LISA, NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Aug 4, 2001 Structure

LISA, NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Aug 4, 2001 Steering

LISA, NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Aug 4, 2001 Visibility

LISA, NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Aug 4, 2001 Structure

LISA, NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

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

Feb 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

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

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STALLED IN THE COLD WEATHER AND BACKFIRED. OIL PRESSURE WHEN TESTED WENT TO 210PSI. DEALERSHIP WASN'T AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

STALLED IN THE COLD WEATHER AND BACKFIRED. OIL PRESSURE WHEN TESTED WENT TO 210PSI. DEALERSHIP WASN'T AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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

Sep 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

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

Aug 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS. BUT, PROBLEM REOCCURS EVERY 15-20M. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS. BUT, PROBLEM REOCCURS EVERY 15-20M. *AK

Aug 13, 2000 Equipment

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 ...

Aug 13, 2000 Equipment

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 ...

Aug 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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 ACCELE...

Aug 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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 ACCELE...

Jun 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRIED TO CONTACT SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP BUT WOULD NOT RETURN CALLS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY.

Jun 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRIED TO CONTACT SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP BUT WOULD NOT RETURN CALLS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY.

Jan 22, 2000 Tires

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

Jan 22, 2000 Tires

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

Dec 21, 1999 Suspension

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. "O...

Dec 21, 1999 Electrical System

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. "O...

Dec 21, 1999 Seats

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. "O...

Dec 21, 1999 Suspension

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. "O...

Dec 21, 1999 Electrical System

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. "O...

Dec 21, 1999 Seats

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. "O...

Dec 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Electrical System

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Equipment

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Electrical System

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Equipment

SEE: ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 22, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING NOISE. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR FAILED ON TWO OCCASION, FINAL REPAIR CORRECTED PROBLEM. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

HORN FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

RIGHT SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR AUTO ADJUSTMENT FAILED. *TT

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PADS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM MAKES NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED BROKEN WATER COOLING SYSTEM METAL PIPE,CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF COOLANT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

'C' PILLER WELD BROKEN. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

BACK WINDOW RUBBER TRIM FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

REPLACED SIX TIRES WITHIN 30,000 MILES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REGULATOR INOPERABLE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING NOISE. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR FAILED ON TWO OCCASION, FINAL REPAIR CORRECTED PROBLEM. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATING WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

HORN FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

RIGHT SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR AUTO ADJUSTMENT FAILED. *TT

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PADS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM MAKES NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED BROKEN WATER COOLING SYSTEM METAL PIPE,CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF COOLANT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

'C' PILLER WELD BROKEN. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

BACK WINDOW RUBBER TRIM FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

REPLACED SIX TIRES WITHIN 30,000 MILES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REGULATOR INOPERABLE. YH

Jun 15, 1998 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Jun 15, 1998 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Feb 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK FOR A SECOND WHEN SLIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED AT LOW SPEED.

Feb 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK FOR A SECOND WHEN SLIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED AT LOW SPEED.

Jan 7, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jun 18, 1997 Suspension

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

Jun 18, 1997 Suspension

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

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AIRBAGS ARE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR SHORT PEOPLE.

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AIRBAGS ARE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR SHORT PEOPLE.