NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings Problems

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,814 miles

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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel system problems

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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #21

Mar 162008

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 195,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle would not start on the first try, but would always start on the second try. Also noticed a gasoline odor while idling and driving at slow speeds. The odor progressively got stronger until a pinhole leak was discovered in one of the plastic fuel lines attached to the fuel rail. When I called Oldsmobile about this they said that there were no open recalls on this and that I would be responsible to pay for a proper diagnosis (and of course repair) at a GM dealership. The ironic thing is that I had previously been contacted by GM (about two years ago) about the fuel rail recall and took the car in to have the fuel rail replaced even though now Oldsmobile is saying that the recall never effected my VIN.

- Cresco, IA, USA

problem #20

Dec 182007

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,534 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that the fuel line would leak along the fuel rail. He further stated that the issue was previously replaced in June of 2004 by the previous owner at 106,000 miles under NHTSA campaign id number 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle for free due to the previous repair. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 138,534.

- Wylie, TX, USA

problem #19

Nov 192007

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car keeps stalling. Especially in winter. Strong gas odor in vehicle. Noticed fuel spraying over engine while try to put coolant in car. Recently got a notice for recall on fuel rail. Dealership said fuel line is the reason for leak. Was unable to do recall repair unless line is replaced first. Line isn't covered in recall thought it should be.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #18

Jan 112007

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- sometime in June of 2005 the contact took his 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora to the dealer (belise Oldsmobile) to have a recall service perform on the vehicle. They replaced the fuel rail, but didn't replace the fuel return line. The contact feels that they should of replaced his fuel return line free of charge under NHTSA campaign id number : 04V110000. The contact can provide a copy of the invoice repair.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #17

May 212005

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When stopped to refuel, the outside tank would not open, even with the trunk "fuel door release". there was something burning, my husband pulled back the trunk liner and found a part "R4060" also stamped "52713" and electrical part best guess 5044678 as it is partly melted. The defective part is connected to the fuel line. We have taken are car in for the recalls relating to the fuel line within the past year. This could have easily caused a fuel related explosion at the time of fueling or after it was sat in our garage. Requesting investigation, we disconnected the half melted part which exposes the inside materials. We went to the recall website to check if this was a part that should have been replaced, not clear.

- Allen, TX, USA

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problem #16

Aug 212005

Aurora

  • miles
My 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora developed a leak in the return fuel line. I was traveling home and smelled gas and in 15 miles lost a quarter tank of gas. I took the car into Oldsmobile and they said this was not part of their recall. I can only hope that another person doesn't have this occur where there is serious injury.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #15

Jul 162005

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 136,563 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer has a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. Consumer is aware of a recall 04V110000 on the 1995 vehicle concerning fuel rail and return line. His vehicle was experiencing the same problem described in the recall. Consumer's vehicle was having a problem with the return line. This vehicle had recall repairs done on the fuel rail. Consumer wanted wants to have return line included in recall and had it replaced last year. He smelled gas when vehicle was running. Consumer had dealer, crestmont Cadillac of beachwood, Ohio, look at vehicle, this was the same dealer who replaced fuel rail. Dealer said that problem was with the return line.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #14

Oct 212004

Aurora

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer stated that she and her husband has witnessed fuel leaking from their vehicle. She said they left it parked to have it towed by the dealer. The consumer stated they will have the vehicle looked at tomorrow. The consumer went on line to find out if there were any recalls, but did not find any.

- Hanford, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 082004

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,530 miles
The dealership failed to perform the fuel rail tubing recall 04V110000 repairs because the part was already installed in the vehicle. Two weeks later, the consumer went back to the dealership to see what the new recall rail looked like, and it was not the rail that was installed in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rail had been installed 9 months earlier and was an acceptable alternative.

- White Bear Lake, MN, USA

problem #12

Jun 292004

Aurora

  • 137,000 miles
04V110000/fuel rail tubing: After the ignition switch was turned on, a fire ignited under the hood. The recall notice was received and an appointment was made a day before the fire. Please provide additional information.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #11

Jun 292004

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Smelled strong gasoline smell inside car, later that day turned key to start car, small explosion under hood, white smoke filled passenger compartment and came out from under hood. Within 5 minutes front end of car fully engulfed in flames. Car a total loss, called GM and they would do nothing because we have full coverage insurance.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #10

Jun 152004

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles
1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The fuel rail was replaced unders recall, however the return fuel line also began to leak. The return lines on the 1995 model Aurora were covered in the recall, but apparently the 1996 model Aurora were not.

- Chesterland, OH, USA

problem #9

Jun 082004

Aurora

  • miles
Consumer received recall 04 V 110 000 concerning fuel rail tubing. Contacted the manufacturer. After informing the manufacturer's representative cruz jimenez, 866/932-4368 ext. 38649 about the mileage on vehicle he informed consumer that they will not give the dealer permission to do recall repairs because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles. Nothing in the recall notice listed any stipulation on mileage.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #8

Jun 082004

Aurora

  • miles
Consumer received a recall notice for replacement of a fuel hose. No parts were available. Service manager tom nudzar.

- Gardnerville, NV, USA

problem #7

May 132004

Aurora

  • miles
Consumer complained about fuel spilling on to the top of engine. He took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the problem pertained to the nylon fuel connectors. Mechanic determined that fuel connectors cracked because of the pressure on the nylon. Consumer was told by the dealer that there was a recall on this problem, but that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Also, transmission problems. When putting vehicle in reverse it slammed, causing the transmission to fail or skip. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the linkage needed to be replaced.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #6

Nov 022003

Aurora 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles
PE03050 fuel spraying from small holes in plastic sections of the fuel rail assembly. Fumes came into car.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 102003

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,475 miles
My 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora exhibited an extremely strong gasoline odor while driving home and, especially, after being stored overnight in my garage. It was found by the dealer that the hoses in the fuel system have deteriorated and are leaking gasoline. Dealer indicated that this was a known problem and that General Motors has done nothing to address the problem. A potentially explosive situation could have occurred in that the vehicle was stored in my garage overnight and the fumes could have been ignited by the Pilot flame of a gas water heater located in the garage.

- Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012001

Aurora

  • 80,000 miles
While parked vehicle caught on fire. Dealer stated fuel line leaked into the engine which caused the vehicle to ignite.

- Holt, MI, USA

problem #3

Sep 122003

Aurora

  • 89,000 miles
While the vehicle was parked and idling consumer noticed gas leaking from underneath the front of the vehicle. Consumer shut the engine off, and had vehicle towed to the dealership. Mechanic told consumer fuel line cracked, causing gas to leak onto the engine.

- Fairfield, IA, USA

problem #2

Jun 102003

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
My 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora developed a gas leak on the plastic portion of the fuel rail which sprayed gasoline all over the engine compartment. Luckily, no fire occurred and the rail was replaced by a GM dealership. Three months later, the fuel line developed a leak on the plastic portion of the tubing. This was also replaced by a GM dealership.

- Nevada, IA, USA

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