1996 Oldsmobile Aurora

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #04V110000March 4, 2004483,477 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  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.

  Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #95V204000October 23, 199532,869 vehicles affected

  electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module

  These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that Can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection" and FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.

  Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

Other model years

• 1995 321
• 1996
• 1997 125
• 1998 49
• 1999 33
• 2001 119
• 2002 25