My son was driving my 1997 oldsmobile aurora on the freeway when the driver's rear side of the car burst into flames.
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact stated that it took a long time and he noticed a potent gasoline scent. When he turned off the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline scent again. He has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. He notified the manufacturer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 91,937.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle while the engine was running. When he lifted the hood, he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel line and onto the motor. The vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall number 04v110000 (fuel system) at 111,000 miles. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact received recall notice # 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer was willing to replace the fuel rail, but not the fuel line. The dealer claimed that the recall was issued by the federal safety agency and not fully by the manufacturer. They also stated that the repair agreement only covered replacing the fuel rail. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, black smoke emanated from under the hood of the vehicle. Within 8 seconds of the contact exiting the vehicle, flames were observed coming from under the front wheel wells, and from under the hood. The hood melted, the engine was burned completely, the front axle melted to the point of preventing any movement of the front wheels, and the entire dash was melted. The vehicle was considered a total loss. Police and fire reports were taken. The fire department determined that the cause of the fire was a fuel leak. There was a the federal safety agency recall #04v110000 which pertains to the pipings and fittings to the fuel system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the nylon tubing in the fuel rail degraded which caused fuel to leak all over the engine. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v110000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
While waiting at a red light, consumer noticed that the vehicle caught on fire. When investigated it was determined to be due to the fuel rail.
The fuel line was leaking fuel and caused the vehicle to catch on fire.
Recall 04v110000 concerning fuel rail tubing. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for service, and had the recall notice too. Dealer still charged consumer $423.63 for repairs, but had given consumer a reimbursement form to send to the manufacturer. Consumer made several attempts to contact the manufacturer, and was getting no where to be reimbursed.
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.
While vehicle was parked consumer noticed that liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer could not start up the vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. Consumer was concerned that dealer and manufacturer did not decide who would pay for repairs.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 04v110000 for the fuel rail tubing; before the vehicle could have recall repairs performed vehicle caught on fire while parked at a gas station. After having the vehicle inspected by an oldsmobile service manager,who insisted that the fire was related to the fuel rail, but claimed minimum responsibility.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs on the chassis fuel return line leaking. But had not seen any fuel in the driveway or ground. He was told by the dealer that there was a recall on fuel rail.he stated that they will not repair one without the other, and he did not have a recall notice for the other. This cost $500.00 to repair.
Vehicle exploded on ignition.*mr the vehicle exploded in the consumers garage. The consumer requesting a new vehicle.
Took vehicle for safety recall, dealer did not repair, condition is worse. Dealer didn't assemble undercarriage, causing damage to components.
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.
Fuel rail leak with 1997 oldsmobile aurora.*mr while in the process of parking, the fuel rail failed spewing gasoline over the engine.
Oldsmobile aurora fuel rail leak. Explosion occurred and fire engulfed whole car. Car was a total loss. Gm has been contacted, but will not take care of problem even after recall.
Fuel was pouring out of my engine as I was sitting in a parking space. I literally saw my fuel gauge go from full to nearly 1/4 in about 2 minutes. I was lucky there was a fire station right there to assist me. Fortunately there was no fire. The local gm mechanic told me that they have seen alot of these particular problems (fuel rail). When I contacted gm, they said they didn't have enough information on this problem to warrant a search. I said that my wife drove the car the night before and it could have burned her to death. He said that he was sorry, but couldn't help me at this time. *ak faulty fuel rail problem. *sc
My wife went to pick up a passenger (her granddaughter) and to go shopping. She smelled gas while driving, and another motorist flagged her down to warn her that she was leaking gas. She stopped in a parking lot, left the vehicle, and called me. When I arrived, there was a large puddle of gasoline under the front of the vehicle (3' across). Upon inspection of the engine, the entire engine and firewall were covered with gas. Turning the ignition key, gas sprayed heavily from the plastic fuel line between 2 of the injections. The vehicle was towed to a service center, and remarks made by the mechanic (that the replacement for the plastic lines was steel) made me suspicious about a recall. My internet search lead me to your website, and seemed to point to gm recall no. 04014; but in subsequent contact with oldsmobile, I was told that there were no recalls for my vine [xx]. My vehicle (1997 aurora), engine, malfunction, and corrective action recommended all match your recall notice. Had I not replaced an arcing spark plug wire 3 weeks earlier, this incident could have been catastrophic. This recall may need to be expanded to prevent potential loss of life. I am having the vehicle serviced by my local mechanic, since I am outside the recall; the plastic fuel rail assembly will be replaced with the steel lines mentioned in your recall notice. I will instruct the mechanic to return the faulty assembly to me (as intact as possible) for future inspection, if desired. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While driving the consumer smelled fuel. The fuel line system was leaking gasoline, causing stalling. The engine wouldn't start again. An independent shop replaced the fuel pump/ pressure regulator. *ak all 8 fuel injections were replaced. (both 02 sensors, 2 ignition coils, fuel pump, pressure regulator) the vehicle still died. The fuel line had a crack causing the pressure regulator to pop and the fuel shot 2-3 feet. Refer to recall#04110000. The consumer was told that her VIN was not included.
While driving approximately 30 MPH driver smelled gas coming through the vents. Driver was able to pull over. Vehicle was towed to the body shop, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail needed to be replaced.
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
My car is a 1997 oldsmobile aurora, 59,000.00 miles. Recently had a fuel line leak, so bad it was dripping from under my car. Could have been serious problems, but had it taken to my auto repair immediately. He said he had never seen anything like it before. Repairs around $2000.00 , I have receipts.
Fuel spraying from small holes in plastic sections of the fuel rail assembly. Gasoline was all over the top of the engine, which in my opinion is not very safe. Not to mention the puddles of gasoline that were being left behind on the ground due to this leak. We fixed this problem in house, and being that this problem seems to be at the default of the manufacturer, we would like a refund for the service preformed not only for this automoblie, but also for the two other 1997 oldsmoblie aurora's that we own. A response to this complaint would be extremely gratifying. Thank you for your concerns ken schirmang
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.
Plastic hoses between pressurized fuel injectors, can rupture causing possible engine fire/explosion hazard.
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