Model year record

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 406 owner complaints on file.

Oldsmobile Aurora, 1995–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1995–1999 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V110000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
483,477
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-04
Owners notified
2004-06-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 00V057000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
85,253
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-28
Owners notified
2000-11-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SHOULDER BELT(S) DO NOT RETRACT. A RETAINER COULD SEPARATE FROM A REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WHICH RESULTS IN THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING BECOMING DISENGAGED.

Safety risk

IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE SLACK IN THE SHOULDER BELT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS FOR CORRECT FUNCTION AND INSTALL A SPRING COVER RETAINING STRAP TO EACH RETRACTOR. IF A RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail75105,825 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings49100,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2498,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1897,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline16112,730 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor14—
Electrical system1275,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1170,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1175,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1075,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system10—
Engine and engine cooling: engine6110,900 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6140,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5122,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5—
Unknown or other539,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring4110,900 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4115,000 mi
Air bags: frontal389,721 mi
Equipment: electrical370,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump393,522 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3—
Steering: column369,000 mi
Visibility: windshield3—
Air bags2128,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2128,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Engine21,020,778 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2127,000 mi
Fuel system, other2110,663 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Seat belts2—
Seats258,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2—
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Wheels: hub2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control175,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery188,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1135,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11,020,778 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1133,389 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1104,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist127,500 mi
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1133,389 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1133,389 mi
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1994 model has 203 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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