My ABS light is on and it just feels funny when I drive it now afraid a tire might fal off
The worst 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Steering29
- Engine26
- Electrical19
- Brakes17
- Lights13
- Transmission12
- Acceleration11
- Visibility11
- Suspension7
- Driver assistance5
- Fuel system5
- Body4
- Airbags3
- Seats2
- Tires2
- Wheels2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Check engine light 11Stalling 11Headlights 9ABS 8Fire or smoke 6Steering noise 6Grinding brakes 5Power steering loss 5
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
- Risk
- When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 396
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The engine randomly dies or stalls while in traffic at random times and will not turn back on for several minutes, the vehicle is in motion when the stalling occurs and thankfully only on city streets. Codes have not been present but the stalling and idle leads me to believe it is faulty crankshaft position sensors. In addition to this, the steering column makes an audible click noise when turning past the 12 o'clock position anytime the steering wheel is cranked, it does not happen sometimes, it happens every time. This is most likely do to poor lubrication of a bearing or joint in the steering column. The service stability system light comes on and vehicle chimes as well but the ESC works as it should, no matter the driving conditions it comes on, most likely a faulty circuit board.
I recently purchased four (4) goodyear eagle ultra grip gw-3 tires (235/55r17) from sams club in dover, delaware and they were shipped from the goodyear warehouse all with a dot date of 3614 almost 4-years old! I dont believe goodyear should be selling tires with a dot date of 3614. If you provide me with an e-mail, I can forward my correspondence with goodyear consumer relations.
Power steering pump line was melted into the bolt near the line , also the body over a year began to rust...so it took 800.00 to fix it
I bought this 2001 aurora used in 2015. The check engine was on and when I questioned previous owner he stated it was a sensor that needed to be replaced. I took it to an independent auto repair shop and it was put on a diagnostic machine and there weren't any failures, alerts or faulty sensors detected. June of 2016 my dash board system stopped working. I can't see my odometer the gas hand doesn't work and it has lost all illumination. I've had fuses checked, replaced etc. In october 2016 my air conditioning unit stopped working. Replaced compressor, to no avail. The heater only blows warm air on the passenger side of vehicle. Occasionally I get a low fuel warning when I'm just idling even though I have a full tank of gas. Have had a low tire pressure warning since I've bought it, and replaced all 4 tires with brand new ones, been to 5 tire shops to see if they can reset sensor. Most my problems seem to be electrical. The dealership cannot or will not give me information. I love my car, and want to keep it. Help please.
This car keep burning out the battery kill the battery in five days dealership can,t find the problem can you help me
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile aurora. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag, stability, and brake indicators illuminated. Also, the traction control was not working. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 201,000.
I've noticed about a year ago I would start this car, and the RPM's would go very high. After a while it stopped doing it. The last two weeks while driving it accelerates on it own. No need to touch the gas pedal. This can be dangerous, and I'm wondering if there is a recall on this issue.it happens while stationary and while driving.
Customers car came in with a failed starter on the 4.0l engine. Upon removing the intake, it was found that oil had filled the engine valley and shorted the starter out. The oil was found to be leaking from the head gaskets, both sides.
The vehicle caught on fire from the gas tank. I had driven the car put gas in the car parked the car and it caught on fire. The fire men said the fire started from the gas system.. The car was parked in private parking lot running.
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Questions about the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
Owners have filed 119 complaints about the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, 4.8 times a typical Aurora model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora year score?
The 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora scores 18 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Oldsmobile Aurora: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Steering, with 29 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles. Next is engine (26).
How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Oldsmobile Aurora have bad steering?
The Oldsmobile Aurora model years with the most steering complaints are 2001 (29 complaints), 1995 (10 complaints) and 1997 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 25 highway.
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