Purchased aurora used, but had problems from the start. It takes several tries before starting up each time; gas pedal shimmies and vibrates between 65 & 70 MPH; coolant system failure; car cuts off while driving; and paint chips off.
1995 Oldsmobile Aurora transmission complaints
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Every fourth day transmission started making a loud clanking noise, and it was hard to shift gear. Gmc mechanic stated PCM valve malfunctioned.
When shifting from park to reverse, the transmission engaged roughly causing damage to engine mounts and well as internal transmission damage. Car now shifts abruptly under normal conditions while not shifting on some occasions. Car taken to dealer and they informed me of pressure control switch failure requiring complete overhaul or raplacement of transmission as well as motor mount replacement. Aside from this most recent problem, the radiator, air compressor, air conditioning hoses and blower fan control module, alternator, ignition coil pack and lower crankcase gasket have all failed within the past seven months. Car currently has about 115,000 miles on it and probably won't live to accumulate many more. Total piece of crap from gm. (oh that sick gm feeling!).
While driving down the road transmission felt like it slipped and would not shift first indication of this taken to dealer solenoid in transmission needs replaced. Also back seat belts will not go back in..
Engine check light; transmission slams into gear; dtc #76 indicates a pressure solenoid in transmission needs replacement. Has happened six times. Original transmission was replaced at 52,000 miles. No transmission shop wants to work on it because it may not fix the problem. Has broken two engine mounts when putting transmission into reverse or drive due to the hardness of the operation. Always happens when engine (car) is cold, is started, and placed into reverse. Clear code and all is normal untill the next time.
While driving out of driveway heard a loud noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and they found out that transmission had cracked and could not be fixed. Instead, needed to be replaced. But, dealer told consumer that they could not be responsible for any warranty. Please provide more information.
While driving transmission, upon changing gears, slips. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer found that cylinoids were bad, also ,there was a very strong smell, as if something was burning. Please provide any further information.
Transmission will only operate in reverse or second gear, drivers side window will not operate properly, numerous other problems.
Engine light comes on...RPM's randomly go up and down causing vehicle to surge and/or stall. This is extremely dangerous. Also, trans. Jurks between 45-60mph. Dealer says this is normal. Nothing can be done.
Five days after the purchase radiator cracked, car overheated, took to dealership, while speaking with the service manager, I explained the ABS/traction control light came on and stays on as of 3rd day after purchase and that the engine was surging and back fire type noise from under the hood during acceleration and the car had no power. The front right fog light was not working the day of purchase and to replace it, I was charged for the replacement bulb. There was no buyers guide on this vehicle on the day I test drove the car nor on the day of purchase, I purchased a one year extended warranty through the dealership in the amount of $1295.00, and was told it covered everything. Service manager was contacted on the day I picked the car up after the radiator repair, and was told the other issues were not corrected at this time due to the warranty not having time to process. A few hours later, I called the service manager to report that the car was running hot , smoking from under the hood and he blew it off as coolant burnoff and if it continued to return it on the following monday, this was on a friday. Was involved in accident that same friday night, yet it was minor and I drove the car home from the scene. I drove to a repair facility on monday, and there is when I was informed that the radiator repair from the previous week was not done and pictures were taken and I met with the sales manager and showed him the pictures, yet he still insisted the repair was done, I e-mailed the photos to gm and oldsmobile with my complaint. No response to this day 01/29/01.
Took car in for service twice while under warranty complaining about jerk in transmission, dealer said nothing was wrong, now complete failure. Company advertisers car will not need tuneup until 100,000 miles, they are right because car will not move. Review of several internet sites indicate many owners have same problem manufacturer should be required to repair at their cost.
Taken to the dealer 4 times - "everything is fine" - car is still not shifting properly (not reliable). *ak *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734319
Taken to the dealer 4 times - "everything is fine" - car is still not shifting properly (not reliable)
A faulty computer module, causing driver 's side power window not to operate/ blowing fuses, and automatic transmission shifting problem. Dealer notified, and appointment made for inspection. Feel free to provide any further details.
Dealer says a known "chuggle" in transmission causes skipping at speeds between 45-65 MPH. Estimate to fix problem, $3000. Not covered under warranty.
Engine check light keeps illuminating on the dashboard erratically. When vehicle is placed into gear its jerks very hard in a jump motion with the engine idling high. Dealer has not been contacted.
The transmission shift solenoid was designed without a bracket to hold the solenoid in place which caused the vehicle to go into neutral while driving and not to exceed 20 MPH. Please give any further details.
Abs/tc did not allow me to stop in time and I hit the vehicle in front of me. Now the traction off light illuminates constantly (> 40 MPH it enables the fault) and the insurance company will not pay to have the bpmv replaced.
Vehical has been meticulously maintained solely by dealership, no one else has ever worked on vehical including oil changes. Vehical gave no indication of transmission problems prior to complete and total failure.
Transmission failure.
Seat belts/transmission/ABS brakes/ starter failed. Also engine continuously overheated.
Center console shift indicator is hard to read during the day and virtually impossible to read at night.
Vehicle has been taken to dealer six times for transmission problems.
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