1995 Oldsmobile Aurora: gas smell in the cabin

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 Oct 15, 2004 · Fuel system · CA

Consumer received recall 04-v110-000 concerning fuel rail tubing. The recall stated that dealer was responsible for towing. *ak the manufacturer was contacted and the consumer request that his vehicle be towed to the dealer. The manufacturer refused indicating that the vehicle had to be inoperative in order to be towed. The consumer refuses to drive the vehicle because the fuel odor, which is mentioned in the recall, is present in his vehicle. The consumer request $700. To have the vehicle towed.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Fuel system · 79,858 miles · NY

Recall 04 v 110 000 concerning fuel rail tubing: consumer has a concern that he able to smell gasoline odor coming into the vehicle while driving or while parked. Consumer located this recall on the federal safety agency website. Notified the dealer, and they informed the consumer that this recall did not cover this vehicle due to VIN. *ak

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Fuel system · IL

Consumer received recall letter 04v110000. 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 consumer took the vehicle to dealership, left the vehicle four hours later came back to pick the vehicle and the technician. Indicated to the consumer no need to recall vehicle. Consumer insisted that she smelled gas odor inside the cabin.

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.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · OH

While making a turn the vehicle stalled . The consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. The consumer smelled a gasoline odor coming from the vents. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel rail needed replacement. The driver informed the mechanic this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. The mechanic also informed the consumer that this vehicle was not part of a recall. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Fuel system · 95,875 miles · NE

On july 21, 2004, while driving to work in my 1995 oldsmobile aurora, I smelled gasoline fumes. I quickly stopped my vehicle and turned it off. Fuel was dumping from the engine onto the road. I immediately moved away from the vehicle. A few minutes later I returned and opened the hood. The fuel had been spraying from one of the nylon fuel lines that run in serial between each of the fuel injectors. I lost approximately 4 gallons of gasoline during this short drive of about 1/2 mile. I was grateful and surprised that the car hadn't caught fire or exploded since so much fuel was lost. Gm informs me that there is no recall for this yet they apparently have a similiar problem with one of their chevy vehicles that does have a recall in effect.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Fuel system · IL

While driving consumer smelled a gasoline odor coming from the vents. Vehicle stalled . Consumer was unable to restart vehicle. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic advised consumer that the problem had been acknowledged from the dealer. But no solution was available at this time.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Fuel system · OH · fire

While driving, a gas odor was coming out from the vent. The driver was able to pull over. The driver lifted up the hood and without warning the vehicle caught fire. The driver was able to extinguished the fire. The vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel rail needed replacement. The fuel rail had a hole inside this caused the fuel to leak on to the engine. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · GA

After parking the vehicle consumer smelled fuel odors. Consumer opened the hood, and found that the return fuel line had a small pin hole in it, allowing fuel to squirt out. Dealer examined and replaced the entire fuel return line. *ak plastic fuel line was squirting fuel into the engine.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Fuel system · MN

While driving consumer smelled gasoline fumes from the vent. Also, noticed oil leaking from underneath the vehicle while parked. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic advised consumer that there was no recall on this vehicle. But, consumer informed the mechanic that this problem still occurred, and had not been resolved. Mechanic did not inspect the vehicle, and informed consumer that this vehicle worked as designed.