My 1996 old aurora fuel tank is leaking and emitting a strong gas order. I saw that there was a recall on the fuel tank. The recall number is 04014.
The worst 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system46
- Electrical18
- Engine17
- Lights7
- Steering7
- Acceleration6
- Seats4
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Suspension3
- Transmission3
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
Fuel smell 11Fuel leak 10Stalling 10Fire or smoke 6Headlights 5Won't start 5
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 04V110000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V204000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
Defect investigations
Fuel rail leaks
On march 3, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was recalling approximately 94,000 my 1995-97 oldsmobile aurora vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines (rpo l47 - vin8 c) to address concerns with underhood fuel leakage from cracked fuel rails and, in some of the vehicles, cracked fuel return lines. According to gm, the nylon tubing (pa12) used in the fuel rail construction in these vehicles may degrade and crack.gm's supplier attributed the cracking to the combined effects of heat, time, alcohol fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and design stresses.in addition, gm stated that the my 1995 aurora uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may also crack at unusually high rates.gm dealers will install a new fuel rail constructed out of stainless steel in all of the recalled vehicles and will also install a revised chassis fuel return line in the my 1995 auroras. On april 16, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was adding approximately 389,000 my 1995-97 cadillac seville, deville and eldorado vehicles equipped with 4.6l v8 engines (rpo's ld8 and l37 - vin8 y and 9) to recall 04v‑110.the recalled cadillacs will receive the new stainless steel fuel rails.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA04003
Fuel rail leakage
The fuel rail assemblies used in the subject vehicles were manufactured by dana.the fuel rail jumper tubes were made of monolayer nylon 12 (pa12).in model year (my) 1998, the jumper tube material was changed from pa12 to m-bond (a multi-layer ptfe/pa12).in addition, all service parts produced since the end of production 1997 use the m-bond jumper tubes. Material analysis performed by dana on failed fuel rails showed that the mono-layer nylon 12 jumper tubes are susceptible to environmental stress cracking (ESC).gm believes the ESC is a result of heat, time, alcohol blended fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and designed in stress. Eight of the gm complaints are duplicative of odi complaints.odi has received 77 of it's 123 complaints in the past 12 months.fuel rail part sales over the last three years range from 3.0 percent of production for the my 1997 cadillac vehicles to 13.1 percent for the my 1995 auroras.at least one of the fire incidents occured while the vehicle was parked within a garage attached to the consumers home.the fire resulted in damage to the dwelling as well as the total loss of the vehicle.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.
PE03050
Rear seat belt retractor
Complaints generally stated that one or both outboard rear seat belts do not retract at all and are useless.it is evident that the seat belts do not provide any tension and have excess slack.the retractor assembly has a plastic cover next to the retractor return spring.according to general motors (gm), heat may soften, warp and deflect the plastic spring cover allowing the return spring to disengage through and jam in the spring cover access hole rendering the return spring nonfunctional.to elimanate the problem, gm changed the spring cover material and access hole at the beginning of production of model year (my) 1996 buick riviera and oldsmobile aurora vehicles.both complaints and warranty claims have declined significantly from my 1995 subject vehicles to my 1996 vehicles.
PE99059
Rear compartment lid rod separation
Addition information is needed to fully understand the nature and circumstances of the subject bulletin.
SQ96012
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 47
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Gmc: harsh ride or line installation concern with delco shock kit
- Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint
1996 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 |
What 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cpsc#i1250398a. Blitz rhino ramps, 1996 oldsmobile aurora. Consumer stated after driving his car onto the ramp, he noticed the base of the ramp under the passenger side collapsed. He also stated he only used the ramp five times after purchase.
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 the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), but the failure recurred. The dealer offered to assist the contact with repairing the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was approximately 140,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact noticed an intense odor of gasoline and found a pinhole in the plastic fuel line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was previously repaired according to a recall. The dealer stated that no compensation would be offered for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that his vehicle was repaired in 2004 according to a recall, and no compensation would be provided due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. The contact believes that all of the parts were not replaced at the time of the recall repair, and that the failure recurred due to improper repair work. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The VIN and the federal safety agency campaign id number were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 207,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that his vehicle was stored in a garage during the winter. He hooked up a battery charger to recharge the battery and noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment. He opened the door and observed flames coming from the steering wheel area. As he was extinguishing the fire, the fire department arrived. He was at a commercial building at the time and the fire department helped him extinguish the fire. The fire department observed a hole in the middle of the driver's seat where the fire originated, and stated that this was an electrical fire. There were no injuries and a fire report was filed. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 06/09/09. *lj updated 06/09/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that her vehicle does not shift properly. When the key is placed in the ignition, the vehicle does not crank. The contact must exit and re-enter the vehicle before it will start. In addition, she smelled gasoline while seated in the passenger compartment. She has not taken her vehicle to a dealer or mechanic to determine the cause of the failures. The VIN and mileages were unknown.
Vehicle would not start on the first try, but would always start on the second try. Also noticed a gasoline odor while idling and driving at slow speeds. The odor progressively got stronger until a pinhole leak was discovered in one of the plastic fuel lines attached to the fuel rail. When I called oldsmobile about this they said that there were no open recalls on this and that I would be responsible to pay for a proper diagnosis (and of course repair) at a gm dealership. The ironic thing is that I had previously been contacted by gm (about two years ago) about the fuel rail recall and took the car in to have the fuel rail replaced even though now oldsmobile is saying that the recall never effected my VIN.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that the fuel line would leak along the fuel rail. He further stated that the issue was previously replaced in june of 2004 by the previous owner at 106,000 miles under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle for free due to the previous repair. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 138,534.
Car keeps stalling. Especially in winter. Strong gas odor in vehicle. Noticed fuel spraying over engine while try to put coolant in car. Recently got a notice for recall on fuel rail. Dealership said fuel line is the reason for leak. Was unable to do recall repair unless line is replaced first. Line isn't covered in recall thought it should be.
Tl* - sometime in june of 2005 the contact took his 1996 oldsmobile aurora to the dealer (belise oldsmobile) to have a recall service perform on the vehicle. They replaced the fuel rail, but didn't replace the fuel return line. The contact feels that they should of replaced his fuel return line free of charge under the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v110000. The contact can provide a copy of the invoice repair.
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Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
Is the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 4.0 times a typical Aurora model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 46 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles. Next is electrical (18).
How many recalls does the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V110000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Aurora have the most fuel system problems?
The Oldsmobile Aurora model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1995 (173 complaints), 1997 (51 complaints) and 1996 (46 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 24 highway.
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