Oldsmobile Aurora grinding brakes problems

Filed Nov 28, 2007 · Steering · 68,700 miles · TX

My 2001 oldsmobile aurora has a re-occurring problem with a noise associated with the steering or front end, I am not sure which. It starts out as either a grinding or clunking sound when turning - notice it more as I am turning into my alley which is sort of a dip then a small rise from the street level. I have had it repaired at least three times since I bought the car new and it is starting to act up again. Of course it is out of warranty now so I can hardly wait to see what they try to tell/sell me on getting it repaired this time. All the other times, the dealership indicated they took something apart and greased it. It lasted for 15 - 20k miles or so and needed to be done all over again. I am not happy that a re-occurring problem is now my problem. I can only mark down the last incident on this report. I now have 69k+ miles on the car and I cannot remember all the dates of when each incident happened. But, suffice it to say about every 15 - 20k miles.

Filed Feb 8, 2006 · Steering · 27,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's steering column made a grinding sound while turning left or right at 5mph or below. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership on numerous occasions. The dealer inspected the vehicle in january 2005 and determined the eye shaft was fractured and needed replaced. Although the part was on back order, it was never received. The result of the eye shaft failure LED to an upper tie rod on the left front becoming excessively worn. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection recently. The contact was informed the remedy part was still on back order from the previous year. The dealer offered to rebuild the faulty eye shaft, but made no guarantee that would remedy the problem. However, the vehicle is at the dealer awaiting repairs.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Lights, Steering · 26,750 miles · OH

Clunking noise in front end/undercarraige, on turns or bumps, can be felt in steering, since 15000 miles (noticed sometime after imploded gas tank replacement). Four dealers worked on at least 10 times - replaced steering gear, lubed intermediate shaft, replaced strut bearings, replaced intermediate shaft, replaced rear shock - still clunks over bumps and steering grinding noise is back since intermediate shaft replacement. After steering gear replacement at 26750, severe vibration was noticed; took four attemts (3 dealers) to make acceptable finally at 36137. Headlamps flicker intermittently, generator replaced at 30311, 4 dealers say is normal. Fuel filler door still sticks intermittently, at least 3 repair attempts. Car does not feel safe with front end/steering/underbody clunking - feels like some component(s) is defective or prematurely worn out - each dealer made repair attempt, then when unsuccessful said vehicle was normal. One dealer never roadtested vehicle. Last dealer mechanic said needed rack, service manager said vehicle was normal. 43000 miles now - gm area service manager refuses to do any further repairs.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Electrical, Suspension · NJ

I have had my 2002 aurora for 2 years and have had to take it to the dealer almost a dozen times for various reasons. None of them have been about the engine. This car has been a problem from the very first day I picked it up at the dealer. It had a defective paint job and they had to repaint the car. Replaced the windshield twice because it was defective. The most annoying thing is a loud snapping noise from the front right side of the car which they cannot fix. I had the car in for repair for this at least 6 times. There is a clicking noise (like a loud clock) coming from under the center of the dash. There is a squealing noise from the front right of the car when you first accelerate from a stand still. To date, nothing can be done to fix the car. The headlights flicker constantly. Most of the time the dealer said they cannot re-create the noises.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Steering · AZ

The vehicle exhibited power steering problems at low and zero speeds. Also, the vehicle experienced grinding, growling and steering wheel vibration when turning at a low speed or at stop. *la there was fluid leaking under the engine therefore the rack and pinion was replaced, and on other occasions the pump, o-ring, gear assembly, switch shields tie rod ends, and the tires were replaced when the vibration occurred at low speeds.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Steering · 9,000 miles · TX

The steering system grinds when turning, can fill every litte bump in steering wheel, had the tires and steering replaced. Fixed promblem only momentarily. When there are cold temperatures the promblem is worse. Lights have always flickered. Have had many quality repairs on car. Car as died twice while driving.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · 77,000 miles · IL

While slowing down consumer heard a grinding noise before brakes were applied. Then, when the accelerator pedal was depressed from the complete stop position vehicle rolled backwards, like it was in reverse gear. This was caused by transmission failure .

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Suspension · WV

This vehicle was a demo and had 7376 mile on it at time of purchase but sold as new. I've had a bad vibration in the front end since I have purchased it and the dealer has made two attempts to repair it but its still not fixed. The headlights will flicker occasionally while driving but this is a new problem and the dealer has not made any repair attempts as of yet. The grinding in the steering wheel is also new and started when we picked the car up on 10-29-2002 from a repair attempt on the vibration. Dt

Filed May 5, 2002 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · PA

Grinding noise in transmission and does not shift without jerking. *ts ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis***761548

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

The front-passenger side brake pads are wearing unevenly. The outside brake pad has worn down to the squealer while the inside brake pad shows little wear. I have contacted the oldsmobile representative concerning this problem and he has opened a case report. The first time this happen at 16000-17000 miles it was covered under warranty. The solution at that time was to rebuild the caliper, replace the pads and turn the rotors. While talking to the dealer service representative, I have learned this is currently an ongoing problem that is affecting other models as well, which has gm engineers searching for answers.