Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact observed a fuel odor within the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the exterior brake lights and headlights illuminated independently without the engine being started. The contact had to remove the battery from the vehicle in order for the lights to remain off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, but was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injectors, fuel pump, and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact inquired if the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora: gas smell in the cabin
11 of the 125 complaints about the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 111,977
- recalls
- 1
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. While driving various speeds or turning the vehicle, the contact noticed a gas smell. He then noticed that fuel leaked all over the fuel compartment. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), although the failures were identical. The contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel line pipe. The vehicle will be repaired at a later date. The failure mileage was 123,010 and current mileage was 123,050.
While driving vehicle noticed strong gasoline odor. With engine running a fine mist of gasoline was shooting across engine compartment from a pinhole in a plastic fuel delivery line (high pressure?) near the fitting connecting it to the metal fuel rail line. (fuel rail was replaced 6/05 under recall #04014) neither the leak nor the pinhole is visible when engine is not running. Extreme fire hazard! Vehicle currently at gm dealership for replacement of fuel lines (lines marked non-repairable) (repair estimate approx $500). Web search revealed numerous similar complaints. Contacted olds customer service and was told that there was nothing they could do due to the age of the vehicle. Appears to be a high-hazard situation that could easily result in property damage, injury and/or death.
While driving smelled smelled gas fumes coming in from the vents. Consumer pulled over to the shoulder, lifted up the hood, and noticed gasoline leaking from the hole. Was drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail needed to be replaced.
Request for reimbursement for defective fuel rail replacement.*mr the consumer stated the repair was necessary due to an excessive gasoline odor coming from a leak in the vehicle. In june of 2004, one month before having the work performed on the vehicle, the consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the same issue, however the consumer was denied reimbursement because the work was not performed at a general motors dealer.
While vehicle was parked consumer saw the gas line leaking, and smelled gas fumes. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer smelled gas fumes coming into vehicle through the vent. Consumer lifted up the hood, and unscrewed the cover from the engine. Then, noticed a gasoline leak. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that there was a fuel rail leak.
There was a strong fuel odor which had entered the inside of the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealership. The mechanic replaced the fuel rail system because of a leak problem. *ak the fuel rail was replaced due to the leak between the two injectors. *scc
The vehicle was parked in the garage. The driver began to smell gas fumes throughout the house. Took vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated vehicle had a bad fuel rail. Dealer believed that if the house furnace was lit then the fumes from the vehicle might have ignited a fire in the house.
The consumer smelled gas odor while in the garage while his wife was driving the vehicle the next day the vehicle suddenly exploded and smoke and flame poured from under the hood. The driver was able to exit the vehicle quickly without injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted and sent and inspector to examine the vehicle. The inspector stated that the cause of the problem could not be found therefore the manufacturer accepted no responsibility. A mechanic told the consumer that he fixed fuel rail leaks on several other oldsmobile aurora. *ph
Fuel rail burst while driving. Fuel spilled all over the engine. Strong gas odor smell. Appears to be potential fire/explosion hazard.
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora?
11 of 125 owner complaints about the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (9%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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