Oldsmobile Aurora engine failure problems

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 118,000 miles · NY

While coming to a stop at a stoplight, the steering wheel seized up and the pedals locked. The engine stopped. I had to turn the car off and then start it again.

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Engine · 109,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile aurora. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a reduction in the engine power and the vehicle began to jerk. The engine suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine and resume in operation. In addition, the engine would overheat with a significant amount of coolant leakage. The failure occurred twenty times. An independent mechanic replaced the engine head gasket two different times. The failure recurred three months after the second repair. The vehicle was inoperable and had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact noticed a huge puddle of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She called the dealer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and scheduled an appointment. The technician at the dealer inspected her vehicle and replaced the engine fuel rail. Immediately after the repair, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The dealer stated that, according to the remedy, they were not required to install a revised chassis fuel return line and the contact would have to pay $400 for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Engine · PA

I purchased a 1998 aurora in 2002 - from the original owner. The vehicle continually shuts off while at a stop light or stop sign. It can occur at any time without any warining. It has even done so just slowing down to make a turn. I almost got rear ended this month because the engine died as I was simply making a turn. Luckily there was enough birm space to veer the car of the road. I have been slowing or stopping with one foot on the brake and the other tapping the gas to keep the engine from dying. I have had the vehicle to a local dealer with no findings.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Engine · 100,000 miles · GA

While traveling the consumer started to smell gas, then the light came on. The vehicle shut down and had to be towed. The dealer states the engine needs to be replaced, there is oil sludge.

Filed Feb 13, 2004 · Engine · 68,103 miles · AZ

Engine component failure at 68,000 miles. Head bolt inserts failing causing oil and coolant leakage. Gm service request #1-187589352. Car purcased new with extended warranty expiring in april, 2003. Repair estimate in excess of $6,100. Service bulletin 99086 issued in dec 1999 discovered by owner on the federal safety agency database which service dealer confirms is the mode of failure. Gm customer care representative denied assistance. Complete engine failure imminent.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Engine · 13,300 miles · NJ

Engine suddenly and without warning stalls during idle or while underway. Battery warning light illuminates. Car typically re-starts without any difficulty. Problem is intermittent. Engine at normal running temperature. Also notice intermittent engine RPM instability, possibly related. (see potentially relevant the federal safety agency item #'s 636450 and 634706). This is potentially a dangerous condition as engine, power steering and power brakes are lost during stall condition and since problem may occur during normal driving conditions and in heavy traffic. Dealer previously replaced engine crank sensors on 1/6/04, which does not appear to have corrected the problem. Condition has existed for an extended period, first noticed around 11k miles. Usually stalls at idle, 2/10 first time stall occured while underway.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Electrical · OH · fire

Program began w/ "check engine" light coming on. Took to dealer (6/10/02); code indicated air pump seized up & found 50 amp air pump fuse blown. Traced to circuit. Replaced exhaust valve, secondary air injection pump & sai vacumm control solenoid. Car returned 6/12/02. When arrived home, smelled burning and heard noise under hood running like a small motor. Returned to dealer that evening: smell and noise gone. Called dealer next day to report and agreed w/ them may have been 'break-in' of parts. "check engine" light came on again following week. Took to dealer 6/21 and found same problem and replacement parts had actually burned and melted. New parts ordered: air pump, relay, connector and replaced in vehicle. On way home, smelled strong burning smell. Pulled off interstate to turn around to return to dealer. Upon going on surface streets, another driver yelled my car was on fire. Pulled off road into a lumber yard parking lot and car burst into huge flames incl. 3 small explosions. Fire department indicated fire was electrical in nature and started at wiring box. Also replacement parts possible source of fire. Car towed back to dealer. Dealer contacted gm who contacted me. Car is under warranty (5 yr/60,000 miles).gm indicated after speaking w/ dealer, they would purchase vehicle back and provide a replacement. However, gm to date hasn't provided any written documentation stating their verbal commitment to give us another car. Phone calls to their office go unanswered. The car has been removed from the dealer's lot (cover up?) and no one can tell us where it went. Our insurance company can't even investigate if we decide to file a claim with them. Gmac is still sending us car payment due notices & wasnot informed the car had caught fire and is completely totalled. We are very dissatisfied w/ gm's response to this problem and think this is a serious, dangerous defect. Gm's claim #: s1-10752551. I hope you can be of some assistance. Thank you.

Filed May 16, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Consumer states while the vehicle was being repaired by the dealer, they also informed consumer that the vehicle may have a blown head gasket because coolant was getting into the engine oil compartment. Manufacturer was notified. *jb crack in the cylinder wall caused the antifreeze to enter the engine rendering the engine useless. The engine was replaced and the customer believes the vehicle had a manufacturer defect.

Filed Mar 26, 2002 · Engine · OH

While driving, the engine completely shuts down at 60 MPH leaving the consumer with no power steering or brakes. Nlm consumer states that all electrical systems also fail at time of engine failure.