Oldsmobile Aurora Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Oldsmobile Aurora across 7 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (166). The words owners use most often: “fuel rail” (52% of reports).
- 265fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $910typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel rail: mentioned in 137 of 265 complaints (52%)
- Consumer smelled: mentioned in 27 of 265 complaints (10%)
- Onto engine: mentioned in 18 of 265 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Oldsmobile Aurora at $910, and half of them between $740 and $1,400.
Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 146 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 265 complaints, 28 a fire, 4 an injury.
Oldsmobile Aurora fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Aurora | 3 | 12% | 73,000 |
| 2001 Aurora | 1 | 1% | 20,600 |
| 1999 Aurora | 1 | 3% | 120,000 |
| 1998 Aurora | 4 | 8% | 125,000 |
| 1997 Aurora | 46 | 37% | 104,000 |
| 1996 Aurora | 44 | 44% | 122,500 |
| 1995 Aurora | 166 | 52% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
Problem: Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2002, 2003
Problem: 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 tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that gasoline fuel would leak onto the fuel lines abnormally. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), but the failure recurred. The dealer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that fuel spilled out from the filler neck while refueling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin failed to qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v238000…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Oldsmobile Auroras have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 265 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Oldsmobile Aurora. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Oldsmobile Aurora fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners report a typical cost of $910 (half paid between $740 and $1,400), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Oldsmobile Aurora?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel rail”, in 137 of 265 complaints, followed by “consumer smelled” (27).
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