Model year record

1997 OLDSMOBILE Aurora

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 157 owner complaints on file.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings19103,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail15100,000 mi
Electrical system1089,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine868,103 mi
Fuel system, gasoline7146,037 mi
Engine and engine cooling5
Electrical system: wiring4
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Suspension: front4
Unknown or other4129,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: ignition359,580 mi
Equipment359,580 mi
Fuel system, other3115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Steering3102,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar368,000 mi
Structure3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors255 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Interior lighting2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Structure: body: door2
Tires2
Air bags1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1149,000 mi
Engine170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting1197,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump159,580 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1113,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Fuel/propulsion system1197,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift140,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes1163,234 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1115,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1117,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system197,675 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1115,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Wheels: hub138,206 mi

The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1998 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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.