Dt: consumer has a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. Consumer is aware of a recall 04v110000 on the 1995 vehicle concerning fuel rail and return line. His vehicle was experiencing the same problem described in the recall. Consumer's vehicle was having a problem with the return line. This vehicle had recall repairs done on the fuel rail. Consumer wanted wants to have return line included in recall and had it replaced last year. He smelled gas when vehicle was running. Consumer had dealer, crestmont cadillac of beachwood, ohio, look at vehicle, this was the same dealer who replaced fuel rail. Dealer said that problem was with the return line.
1996 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel system complaints
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The consumer stated that she and her husband has witnessed fuel leaking from their vehicle. She said they left it parked to have it towed by the dealer. The consumer stated they will have the vehicle looked at tomorrow. The consumer went on line to find out if there were any recalls, but did not find any.
While driving vehicle leaked gas and smelled of fuel. *bf the consumer's vehicle began to leak fuel prior to receiving the recall notice. The consumer sold the vehicle because she could not afford to pay $2000. To repair the fuel rail tubing.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same defect as mentioned in the federal safety agency recalls 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. *ak the manufacturer refused to refund the consumer for the repaired be the fuel hose cracked not the rail.
The dealership failed to perform the fuel rail tubing recall 04v110000 repairs because the part was already installed in the vehicle. Two weeks later, the consumer went back to the dealership to see what the new recall rail looked like, and it was not the rail that was installed in the vehicle. *ak the dealer stated that the rail had been installed 9 months earlier and was an acceptable alternative. *sc
04v110000/fuel rail tubing: after the ignition switch was turned on, a fire ignited under the hood. The recall notice was received and an appointment was made a day before the fire. Please provide additional information.
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.
1996 oldsmobile aurora. The fuel rail was replaced unders recall, however the return fuel line also began to leak. The return lines on the 1995 model auroras were covered in the recall, but apparently the 1996 model auroras were not.
Consumer received recall 04 v 110 000 concerning fuel rail tubing. Contacted the manufacturer. After informing the manufacturer's representative cruz jimenez, 866/932-4368 ext. 38649 about the mileage on vehicle he informed consumer that they will not give the dealer permission to do recall repairs because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles. Nothing in the recall notice listed any stipulation on mileage.
Consumer received a recall notice for replacement of a fuel hose. No parts were available. Service manager tom nudzar.
I had a 1996 oldsmobile aurora that the engine exploded into fire due to leaking fuel probably from the fuel rails that were plastic and are being recalled now. Gm refused my claim at the time but now sent me a recall notice.
Consumer complained about fuel spilling on to the top of engine. He took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the problem pertained to the nylon fuel connectors. Mechanic determined that fuel connectors cracked because of the pressure on the nylon. Consumer was told by the dealer that there was a recall on this problem, but that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Also, transmission problems. When putting vehicle in reverse it slammed, causing the transmission to fail or skip. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the linkage needed to be replaced.
Fuel rail leaking on 1996 olds aurora. Also, leaking gas has caused paint to bubble up on engine parts.
Request confirmation that email was received pertaining to the metal collar which rusted and was no longer providing any level of closure to the gas within the tank. *ph
While staring up the vehicle a gasoline odor was coming inside vehiclethrough the ventillation system. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail was leaking gasoline, and needed to be replaced.
Pe03050 fuel spraying from small holes in plastic sections of the fuel rail assembly. Fumes came into car.
Consumer smelled fuel outside the vehicle.
My 1996 oldsmobile aurora exhibited an extremely strong gasoline odor while driving home and, especially, after being stored overnight in my garage. It was found by the dealer that the hoses in the fuel system have deteriorated and are leaking gasoline. Dealer indicated that this was a known problem and that general motors has done nothing to address the problem. A potentially explosive situation could have occurred in that the vehicle was stored in my garage overnight and the fumes could have been ignited by the pilot flame of a gas water heater located in the garage.
The vehicle wouldn't start. Driver opened the hood, and found gasoline all over the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who found a leak in the two fuel lines.
While parked vehicle caught on fire. Dealer stated fuel line leaked into the engine which caused the vehicle to ignite.
While the vehicle was parked and idling consumer noticed gas leaking from underneath the front of the vehicle. Consumer shut the engine off, and had vehicle towed to the dealership. Mechanic told consumer fuel line cracked, causing gas to leak onto the engine.
I had a fuel rail leak on my 1995 oldsmobile aurora similar to others reported on msnbc news. Fuel rail replaced by saint claire cadillac/oldsmobile of santa clara, ca at my expense in october10, 2003. They charged me $1,024.11 for this work (also changed the spark plugs). This vehicle has also had problems with leaks at the fuel tank overflow.
My 1996 oldsmobile aurora developed a gas leak on the plastic portion of the fuel rail which sprayed gasoline all over the engine compartment. Luckily, no fire occurred and the rail was replaced by a gm dealership. Three months later, the fuel line developed a leak on the plastic portion of the tubing. This was also replaced by a gm dealership.
The fuel line split (cracked) between the #5 and #7 fuel injector / spraying over 1/4 tank over fuel on to the top of the engine in only a few miles of driving.
Pulling out from the driveway, there was an explosion under the hood. Which resulted in an engine fire. Engine burned up. There was a puddle of fuel on the drive way where the vehicle was parked. The fuel rail appeared to have ruptured.
Fuel rail hoses which are made of plastic split causing vehicle to spill quarter tank of gas all over engine. Dt
While driving vehicle ran out of gas without warning. Pulled over, and discovered that fuel rail had spewed gas all over engine.
While driving at any speed and with no warning fuel tank had cracked, causing fluid to leak out. Consumer can strongly smell gas fumes inside vehicle. Dealer notified.
First failure 09/2000 - 41450 miles. Second failure 09/2001 - 62444 miles. Both failures involved the same electrical wire on both pumps. First pump showed signs of arcing. Second pump, wire was melted. I have both pumps if inspection is desired. The pump is located in the fuel tank which is a definite safety factor to me. The second repair was completed 10/02/2001, however, no explanation of what caused the wire to arc/melt.
Fuel return line: foul smell in car, took to emich olds but failed to correct. Returned due to continued smell, finally diagnosed and repaired leak. Fuel rail/fuel regulator: strong, sickening fumes entered car interior, then car lost power and barely maintained 20mph on way home. After I parked in my driveway, a large quantity of gasoline leaked onto the driveway. I had to call the fire department to assess safety before towing car for repair. After repair was made, strong gasoline fumes remained in engine compartment and continued seeping into car. Emich was finally able to apply a cleaning treatment to remove smell. Crankcase seal: repair was done incorrectly by emich olds, had to be repeated. Note: there were a large number of other mechanical repairs needed on this car, particularly in the last year, too many to report here. Many required more than one trip to emich to diagnose/repair. This car is a lemon!!!this car is a lemon!!!, had to be repeated a second time by emich olds. Driveway at home, a large.
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