Transmission was 'stuck' in 2nd gear due to the plastic components in the shift solenoids breaking. Cost $700 in repair bills and GM has a service bulletin out advising their locations of this problem and state that the replacement GM parts are now metal.

- Englewood, FL, USA

I was driving home on the highway doing about 50-55 and the transmission just went into 2nd gear so I had to drive 20 miles at about 35 mph. Luckily there was no one around so there was no accident. At this point in time I haven't done anything to fix it except to have the codes read by a GM dealer and they didn't know what was wrong. I have found out that the shift solenoids are bad due to a failure in the plastic bracket that holds them in place.

- Cresco , IA, USA

Recall 04V110000 concerning fuel rail tubing: While standing outside of the vehicle, the consumer smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The consumer attempted to change the fuel filter and found that the fuel rail was punctured. Fuel was squirting out onto the engine. The check engine light had come on due to the shift solenoid and the screen was bad in the transmission. The fuel gauge was inaccurate and was diagnosed as a bad sending unit which was also replaced.

- Lawton, OK, USA

I own a 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora. In January 2004 I was driving on the highway at about 70 mph when out of no where the car shifted into 2nd gear. This abrubt change in gears/RPM/engine noise nearly caused me to get in a accident. The shift solenoid inside the transmission failed, and the car defaulted to 2nd gear. Its my understanding that this is a very common problem, and there was actually a dealer update in 96 or 1997 from GM, who basically admitted a design flaw. This flaw alowed a filter to slide in and out of place constantly smacking the shift soleniod which eventually casued it to snap. The update was a L shaped bar to hold the filter in place. This also cost me about $400 to fix. If GM reliezed this saftey flaw in all of there Oldsmobile Aurora's up to 97, and Cadillac I believe it should become a recall, this type of faliure is not acceptable, someone could be seriously hurt.

- Rosemount, MN, USA

The shift solenoids on all the 1995 Aurora and above go bad while driving. Im my case I was going 70 mph on the interstate when suddenly the car shifted in second gear and was stuck in second gear. I was almost rear ended by another vehicle in addition to the terror I went thru when this happened. There was also no where to pull over as it happened on the bridge. I almost lost control of my vehicle and wrecked.those are 2 shift selenoids that are located inside the transmission, that the dealer had to remove the pan to get to it. Usually one goes bad but they replace both since they already have the pan open. It takes about less than a half an hour to replace. The parts are supposedly made out of plastic and Oldsmobile is very aware of this and they know how dangerous it is. They get thousands of Aurora in their shop for that problem. I belong to edmunds.com and I must've read at least 50+ complaints about this problem. This always occurrs as someone is driving down the road at a higher rate of speed when suddenly the car shifts in second gear without warning and nothing you can do about it. A few people stated that they almost wrecked. Please let me know.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

Engine light comes on...RPM's randomly go up and down causing vehicle to surge and/or stall. This is extremely dangerous. Also, when shifting from park to reverse, the transmission engaged roughly and now will car will not shift into 3rd gear to acceletrate beyond 40 M.P.H. took car in for service twice while under warranty complaining about jerk in transmission, the transmission was replaced the first, now 37,000 miles later out of warranty and complete failure. Company advertisers car will not need tuneup until 100,000 miles, I have had the car for only 60K miles and have had to have it tuned up twice at $600+ a pop. At that point car was stalling not delivering the power that it usually does.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

Dealer replaced the fuel rail at 50,000 miles/62,000 mile's and again at 66,000 miles, but problem was still occurring. (bladder leak, gas leak, fluid leak, fluid coolant leak) there was a strong gas smell, transmission problem, the engine hesitation as if it were going to backfire, overheating, banging noise when the gears were shifted which was an intermittent failure per PCM. The reg/filter and throttle sealing was replaced.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

Every fourth day transmission started making a loud clanking noise, and it was hard to shift gear. GMC mechanic stated PCM valve malfunctioned.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

When shifting from park to reverse, the transmission engaged roughly causing damage to engine mounts and well as internal transmission damage. Car now shifts abruptly under normal conditions while not shifting on some occasions. Car taken to dealer and they informed me of pressure control switch failure requiring complete overhaul or raplacement of transmission as well as motor mount replacement. Aside from this most recent problem, the radiator, air compressor, air conditioning hoses and blower fan control module, alternator, ignition coil pack and lower crankcase gasket have all failed within the past seven months. Car currently has about 115,000 miles on it and probably won't live to accumulate many more. Total piece of crap from GM. (oh that sick GM feeling!).

- Dothan, AL, USA

While driving down the road transmission felt like it slipped and would not shift first indication of this taken to dealer solenoid in transmission needs replaced. Also back seat belts will not go back in..

- Rutland, OH, USA

Taken to the dealer 4 times - "everything is fine" - car is still not shifting properly (not reliable). **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734319

- Jackson, NJ, USA

Taken to the dealer 4 times - "everything is fine" - car is still not shifting properly (not reliable).

- Jackon, NJ, USA

Engine check light; transmission slams into gear; dtc #76 indicates a pressure solenoid in transmission needs replacement. Has happened six times. Original transmission was replaced at 52,000 miles. No transmission shop wants to work on it because it may not fix the problem. Has broken two engine mounts when putting transmission into reverse or drive due to the hardness of the operation. Always happens when engine (car) is cold, is started, and placed into reverse. Clear code and all is normal untill the next time.

- Monroe, NY, USA

While driving out of driveway heard a loud noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and they found out that transmission had cracked and could not be fixed. Instead, needed to be replaced. But, dealer told consumer that they could not be responsible for any warranty.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

While driving transmission, upon changing gears, slips. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer found that cylinoids were bad, also, there was a very strong smell, as if something was burning.

- Elizabeth Town, PA, USA

Transmission will only operate in reverse or second gear, drivers side window will not operate properly, numerous other problems.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Engine light comes on...RPM's randomly go up and down causing vehicle to surge and/or stall. This is extremely dangerous. Also, trans. Jurks between 45-60mph. Dealer says this is normal. Nothing can be done.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

Took car in for service twice while under warranty complaining about jerk in transmission, dealer said nothing was wrong, now complete failure. Company advertisers car will not need tuneup until 100,000 miles, they are right because car will not move. Review of several internet sites indicate many owners have same problem manufacturer should be required to repair at their cost.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

Taken to the dealer 4 times - "everything is fine" - car is still not shifting properly (not reliable)

- Jackon, NJ, USA

Dealer says a known "chuggle" in transmission causes skipping at speeds between 45-65 mph. Estimate to fix problem, $3000. Not covered under warranty.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA