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 headlights problems
31 of the 785 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Aurora describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 31
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 67,500
By model year
Often reported together
Grinding brakes 3Check engine light 2Fuel smell 1Fuel pump 1
What owners say
My 2002 aurora v6, RPM started acting haywire it shot up to 8 grand at 30 MPH. The engine and transmission were acting normal. It happened again 2 days latter then all of my dash lights and headlights went out. I took it in to the shop. I had the trans vacuum sensor changed along with the headlights. This did the trick for 24 hours. Not I have the same problem and the dealer can not figure out what is wrong or how to fix it. Can someone help with this.
We purchased this vehicle on 9/2007 with 65,327 miles. The 1st year or so, it was ok, except for the emmisions system which they repaired. Over the next years, we have had to replace the brakes, rotors constantly! Then the stability control light kept coming on warning of the ABS/traction control problem. Then, my lights starting going out in the car, dash, computer system warning area, and head lights flickering. The car shakes excessively when I try to stop and go over 55 miles an hour on highway to the point I think the front end is going to fall off! In the summer (as now) my gas pedal sticks! I have tried to contact gm about this problem, but they told me although a recall on all the same problems as this car is having was done, my VIN number was not included! It's the same year, model and problems..and still they would not help us. I was told to have a complete diagnostic done on it at my expensive to see what the problems were--seriously gm? I can't tell you how many thousands of dollars I have put into this car already and still cannot afford to get it fixed or have gm own up to these problems. I have researched this car and year extensively and have read nothing but complaints about the same problems and gm not wanting to do anything. I can't afford to fix it, and on limited budget and cannot get a loan for another car due to limited income...so now I am stuck with this car and pray that nothing happens to me while driving on the highway and I will not let my grand chrildren ride in for fear of their lives!..this is a big issue and really does need to be looked into please.I now have 125,000 on it but only drive if I really need to very short distances. I believe whole heartedly that this problem is worth investigating because it is a safety issue whenever driven..please !
I notice when I am driving that the head lights will flicker every once in awhile. I also had the dash lights go out on me in the middle of the night, this would be the second time this part had been fixed. A few months later the heating component went out. I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle since I bought it. This vehicle needs to be recalled or stated under the lemon law.
I bought a 2001 oldsmobile aurora in 2003 being a single mother of 2 children I wanted a safe car with low repair I was told the 5 star engine is the best and low maintance I paid 15.900 cash for the car on the way home it was acting fun lights flickering gas pedal sticks and you can't push it down, then the gas gauge quit working oil was leaking all over hub in the front of car went bad I took it to the shop and it needed a oil sending unit,fuel sending unit front hub job, after another 1.700 in repairs now I am hold the head gasket is ready to blow and the gage says low oil pressure I had it back to the shop and they say they don't know what is wrong.then I ws rear ended at a stop and go light due to my head lights and tail lights going on and off. My onstar don't work 3/4 of the time due to my gas gauge not working I ran out of gas and then the onstar didn't work either only if the car is running.now it also says defected airbags on the dash. Please get to the bottom of this also there was a chip in the windshild I asked is that a crack in the windshield the salesman said oh no it is not when I got it home it was a crack itn it I called and they told me you drove it off the lot there is no warranty.
Headlights flicker really bad, usually when vehicle isn't at temperature and accelerating. I usually watch my digital voltmeter and my voltage jumps from 12 volts to 15.5 (normal operating voltage is usually 14.8) almost instantly back and forth. I drove it on its first long distance run of about 80 miles and after my lights flickered for about 3 minutes the check engine light popped on. I just bought this car a month ago and while I was reading the maintenance log the alternator has just been replaced.
Blown head gasket. Short in headlights and seat and mirror shortage.
Dt: 1996 oldsmobile aurora. Tail lights/ headlights, and inside lights will not come on, the only lights working are the day time running lights. Also, air conditioner blows hot air, and the door ajar indicator stays on even if the keys are not in the ignition when the doors are opened, the problem with the lights not working is included in a recall, but the manufacturer says that consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Dt:06/23/04 headlights and tail lights flashed on and off intermittently even when car is not running. Headlights seem to flash only in hot weather. Dealer reports the switch's malfunction is heat related. Dealer reports that the car is just old and needs a $525 replacement. *nm
We purchased a used 2001 olds aurora in march 2003. We also purchased the extended warranty offered by the dealer. Shortly after we purchased this vehicle we noticed the headlights and interior lights flucuating wildly (as if we were turning off the headlights) along with the voltage. The dealer said this was "normal". It got so bad my husband refused to let me drive the car, even during the day in the event the car shut off. We took the car to another olds dealer who, at our request, replaced the voltage regulator, to no effect. This has happened at least 4 additional times. The dealer says they can find nothing wrong with the car, but the lights continue to flash, and now other electrical problems are surfacing, along with numerous blown fuses and bulbs. It is quite distracting to other drivers on the road, in addition to this cars driver, to have the headlights flash constantly, and does nothing to inspire trust in the safety of this car. I am afraid it will shut off while being driven, or possibly have some sort of electrical fire.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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Which Oldsmobile Aurora years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (9 complaints), 2002 (7 complaints) and 1997 (6 complaints).
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