1996 Oldsmobile Aurora electrical problems

Filed May 6, 2009 · Electrical, Seats · 150,000 miles · NY · fire

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.

Filed Mar 24, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · MD

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.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the dash board indicator lights illuminated, chimed and ringed. As a result of this electrical problem, none of the dash board sensors worked. There is a the federal safety agency recall 95v204000, regarding the electrical system: ignition. The manufacturer was contacted but the VIN was not included in the recall. Also the vehicle had a problem with the rear air ride sensor. While the vehicle was driven the sensor failed, causing the rear wheel well to become 6 inches higher than normal. It was taken to an independent repair where both rear air ride sensors were replaced. One year later the left rear air ride sensor failed and was replaced again. The vehicle also had a problem with the engine stalling while driving. This occurs only when the vehicle decelerated. The fuel pump was replaced however; this did not fix the stalling problems.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Electrical · NM

the federal safety agency #95V204000, I CALLED GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THEY SAID IT'S NOT THEIR RECALL.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · NY

Car will not start no sound from the engine and security light remains on. Usually starts after several hours. All other electrical functions work. New battery, alternator and computer installed. Security light still on. Please help.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Electrical · 106,477 miles · MO · fire

While driving 55 MPH, the engine caught on fire. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. *ak the vehicle stalled twice before catching on fire. This occurred when the consumers mother was driving the vehicle. (underhood) the fire seemed to have started on the driver side, around the fuel rail construction. *sc

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 116,000 miles · MA

While driving at any speed electrical system malfunctioned. As a result, headlights and interior lights failed.

Filed Jun 11, 2004 · Electrical · NV · fire

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer smelled gasoline fumes from the vent. And smoke was coming from underneath the hood. Consumer lifted up the hood and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to extinguish the fire. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Electrical · OH

While driving dashboard instrumental panel failed to display information. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that computer needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Electrical, Tires · WI · fire

While driving 35 MPH consumer heard a loud noise from front end. Vehicle was on fire. Also, left front tire exploded in conjunction with the fire.