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.
Oldsmobile Aurora fuel smell problems
60 of the 785 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Aurora describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 60
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 111,977
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel leak 12Fire or smoke 5Stalling 4Fuel pump 2Won't start 1Overheating 1Loss of power 1
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.
Vehicle would not start on the first try, but would always start on the second try. Also noticed a gasoline odor while idling and driving at slow speeds. The odor progressively got stronger until a pinhole leak was discovered in one of the plastic fuel lines attached to the fuel rail. When I called oldsmobile about this they said that there were no open recalls on this and that I would be responsible to pay for a proper diagnosis (and of course repair) at a gm dealership. The ironic thing is that I had previously been contacted by gm (about two years ago) about the fuel rail recall and took the car in to have the fuel rail replaced even though now oldsmobile is saying that the recall never effected my VIN.
Car keeps stalling. Especially in winter. Strong gas odor in vehicle. Noticed fuel spraying over engine while try to put coolant in car. Recently got a notice for recall on fuel rail. Dealership said fuel line is the reason for leak. Was unable to do recall repair unless line is replaced first. Line isn't covered in recall thought it should be.
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 of strong gas fumes in/out. Fuel was leaking into the engine compartment. Replaced the fuel pump. *bf the consumer requested reimursement.the driver door lock did not lock automatically unlock the door, the fuel pump lost pressure, the serpintine belt cracked, and there was extended cranking when restarting the vehicle warm. Recall# 04v110000
Recall 04v11 000 concerning fuel rail tubing. The consumer smelled fuel odor while driving. Made an inspection under the hood, and located fuel leaking onto the engine from a pin hole in the fuel rail tubing. The consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed that this part was not covered under the manufacturer's recall. However, the part was available for analysis. *ak
While driving vehicle leaked gas and smelled of fuel. *bf the consumer's vehicle began to leak fuel prior to receiving the recall notice. The consumer sold the vehicle because she could not afford to pay $2000. To repair the fuel rail tubing.
Consumer received recall 04-v110-000 concerning fuel rail tubing. The recall stated that dealer was responsible for towing. *ak the manufacturer was contacted and the consumer request that his vehicle be towed to the dealer. The manufacturer refused indicating that the vehicle had to be inoperative in order to be towed. The consumer refuses to drive the vehicle because the fuel odor, which is mentioned in the recall, is present in his vehicle. The consumer request $700. To have the vehicle towed.
Recall 04 v 110 000 concerning fuel rail tubing: consumer has a concern that he able to smell gasoline odor coming into the vehicle while driving or while parked. Consumer located this recall on the federal safety agency website. Notified the dealer, and they informed the consumer that this recall did not cover this vehicle due to VIN. *ak
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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
- Risk
- Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 03V238000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1995 (37 complaints), 1996 (11 complaints) and 1997 (11 complaints).
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