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.
1996 Oldsmobile Aurora: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 100 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
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
Smelled strong gasoline smell inside car, later that day turned key to start car, small explosion under hood, white smoke filled passenger compartment and came out from under hood. Within 5 minutes front end of car fully engulfed in flames. Car a total loss, called gm and they would do nothing because we have full coverage insurance.
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.
While parked vehicle caught on fire. Dealer stated fuel line leaked into the engine which caused the vehicle to ignite.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?
6 of 100 owner complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (6%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
Fuel smell 11Fuel leak 10Stalling 10Headlights 5Won't start 5
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