1995 Oldsmobile Aurora: fuel leak

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Fuel system · 116,494 miles · GA · fire · 3 injuries

Vehicle caught on fire and was totaled. There was a recall, but gm refused responsibility. *ak almost two years after the fire the consumer received a recall in reference to nylon tuning used in the fuel rail which could crack and result in a fuel leak or fire. The consumer would like a replacement vehicle.

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · OH

The consumer complained of a gas leak. Recall campaign#04v110000 was issued on this make and model. However, this year model was not included in the recall. *ak gasoline was spraying on the engine. The vehicle had lost 1/4 tank of gas. *sc

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Fuel system · 163,745 miles · NY

Defective fuel rail which caused vehicle to leak fuel. Replaced fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator. *bf consumer owns a 1995 and 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The 1997 aurora was recall and repaired under recall 04v110000. On july 7, 2004 the consumer smelled gas inside the 1995 aurora and had it towed to a repair shop. There he learned his 1995 aurora had experienced the exact defect as stated in the recall for the 1997 aurora ( fuel rail leaking gasoline). The consumer submitted a claim for reimbursement. The manufacturer reimbursed the consumer for the fuel rail but not for the regulator which the dealer also replaced.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · IL

While driving smelled of strong gas fumes in/out. Fuel was leaking into the engine compartment. Replaced the fuel pump. *bf the consumer requested reimursement.the driver door lock did not lock automatically unlock the door, the fuel pump lost pressure, the serpintine belt cracked, and there was extended cranking when restarting the vehicle warm. Recall# 04v110000

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · AL

Recall 04v11 000 concerning fuel rail tubing. The consumer smelled fuel odor while driving. Made an inspection under the hood, and located fuel leaking onto the engine from a pin hole in the fuel rail tubing. The consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed that this part was not covered under the manufacturer's recall. However, the part was available for analysis. *ak

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Fuel system · 82,257 miles · NY

While driving, the consumer smelled gas, got home, and noticed that the plastic fuel line system was leaking gasoline, and causing stalling. The engine wouldn't start again. The dealership indicated to the consumer that there was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak recall# 04v110000. High pressure heavy flow fuel leak under the hood from the lines from the tank to rail on the fuel line. The leak was heavy.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 91,200 miles · NC

Consumer received a recall notice for the fuel rail. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and they ordered the part. But consumer was told that dealer will charge him $426.00 for repairs. When consumer inquired as to why he was told that replacing the fuel return chassis full return line was not included in the recall. Consumer did not understand this because he had a fuel leaking problem, and the recall stated that the remedy was for the dealer to install a chassis fuel return line. Complaint was filed against keith hawthorne pob 370, morgantown, nc, 828 437 4231. *ak recall number campaign id number : 04v110000

Filed Oct 16, 2004 · Fuel system · PA

The car has a fuel leaking in the return line fuel system. I towed the car to armen cadillac-oldsmobile inc. For the recall and they said that my car not included in the recall! And I believed what they told me and I accept to pay the repair from my pocket, and I got the recall letter before I pick up the car and I showed them the car but the employee told it's too late and I have to pay it and I did. And I fill out form for the oldsmobile asked them for the refund but with no response from them !!!

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Fuel system · 70,388 miles · IN

The consumer experienced an ongoing problem with a fuel leak in the fuel lines. Consumer is an aircraft mechanic and has been performing a temporary solution by installing rubber fuel lines. A recall for fuel rail tubing 04v110000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak on four separate incidents leaks were found. The leaks were repaired each time with rubber fuel lines replacing split plastic lines. *tc

Filed Sep 19, 2004 · Fuel system · NY

Complaint regarding 1995 oldsmobile aurora and 1997 oldsmobile aurora recall.*mr consumer owns both the 1995 and 1997 aurora in which the 1997 was repaired under recall. On july 7, 2004, he smelled gas inside the vehicle and had it towed to a repair shop. There he learned his 1995 aurora had experienced the exact defect as stated in the recall for the 1997 aurora ( fuel rail leaking gasoline). Consumer was denied reimbursement but was advised to hold on to his receipt in case of a future recall on the 1995 aurora for fuel rail leakage.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · FL

The vehicle was taken to the dealer because fuel leaked on top of the engine. *jb the consumer would smell gas when the vehicle was being operated. The fuel rail was leaking onto the engine. The mechanic determined that there was another gas leak. Recall# 04v110000.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · KY

Recall 04v110000 concerning fuel rail tubing. After parking the vehicle consumer smelled strong gas fumes odors coming from the vehicle. Gas was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer drove the vehicle to a student repair shop. They informed the consumer that the problem was a crack found in the rail tubing. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle wa snot covered under the recall due to VIN.