NHTSA — Equipment Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,860 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Oldsmobile Aurora accessories - interior problems

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1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 102008

Aurora

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had lots of problems, A/C compressor failed 3 years ago during warranty, then there was short circuit in steering wheel that was replace, soon after fuel gauge sensor went haywire this required changing the sensor, fuel pump as well as fuel tank ( probably the dealer cheated by doing all this work, filed complaint to both GM and attorney general's office),oxygen sensor went bad, one day all turn signals stated flashing while just parked, replaced sensors and wiring, then again turn signal sensor went bad, soon after starting ignition sensor had to be replaced since starting was hard, then came the electronic key failing that needed both the key & lock replacement, now still at times the key refuses to start the car, started to see radiator leak that is quite mysterious I.e, after a few weeks level goes down but can not find the source, rear window control failed, dash board lights went out that needed removing the entire panel & replacing bulbs, now the big problem of low speed stall on the road I.e. it stalls in slow traffic or while stopped at light or taking slow turn, filing a full report with GM again for recalling all Aurora's from road else be responsible for accidents & even deaths, classic example of producing a bad quality high end luxury car. My other 10-15 yrs old cars are running far better than this lemon car.

- Burlington, MA, USA

problem #2

Dec 042005

Aurora

  • miles
I returned from a trip and parked my car. A few minutes later, I was walking by my car and smelled something burning, I opened the car, and there was fire on the dashboard. I called the fire department and they came a few minutes later.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 062003

Aurora 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,580 miles
I purchased a vehicle form chesrown GMC/Kia in columbus Ohio. I bought it on June 3rd 2002 paid $10500+ $892 (extend warranty)when I bought the car I opted for the extended warranty. Since that time, I have had fuel pump, feul switch, feul line, fuel injectors of my car go bad (more than once!). while driving the car on a heavily traveled street the engine just stopped! my husband got out to push the vehicle putting him in danger. I took the vehicle out the next day and on three separate occasions the engine ceased. I took it to the dealer and the technicians said I donT know what it is & they finally concluded it had a bad fuel pump. They replaced it. Less than 24 hours later, I was at the shop again! the fuel pump that they put in didn't work either. I have a serious health problem which requires I be on blood thinners. An accident for a normal person would be harmful, for me it would mean almost certain death. I am scared to drive the car. I have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix it. I am contacting you to ask for your help. My uncle had the same make & model (old Aurora 97') his could not be fixed. I believe that this car is a lemon. I have put more than enough time, money & grief into trying to get it working. This particular vehicle is a dangerous one. Please help me with this issue. I am just asking for what every reasonable person would. A mechanically safe vehicle. I appreciate you taking this issue seriously, as I do not want to continue to put myself in unnecessary danger. I would be happy to provide you with every record of service & dates etc if you would like to have them (once I get it back form the shop). Sincerely, susan M. pendleton the first failure happened on March 6th evening. The next on 3/7/03, etc...

- Columbus, OH, USA

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