2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

180

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 7 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

32

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

The 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA has received a total of 180 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS. 32 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (17 complaints), Electrical System (16 complaints), and Engine (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA, potentially affecting up to 8,132 vehicles.

Recall 00V114000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

| 8,132 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Consequence: WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

180 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 17 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes
Complaints: 6
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 6
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11415556 | SUSPENSION | | 70,000 miles
MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND IT JUST FEELS FUNNY WHEN I DRIVE IT NOW AFRAID A TIRE MIGHT FAL OFF
#11221621 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 108,000 miles
THE ENGINE RANDOMLY DIES OR STALLS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT RANDOM TIMES AND WILL NOT TURN BACK ON FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN THE STALLING OCCURS AND THANKFULLY ONLY ON CITY STREETS. CODES HAVE NOT BEEN PRESENT BUT THE STALLING AND IDLE LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS FAULTY CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES AN AUDIBLE CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING PAST THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION ANYTIME THE STEERING WHEEL IS CRANKED, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN SOMETIMES, IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. THIS IS MOST LIKELY DO TO POOR LUBRICATION OF A BEARING OR JOINT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE CHIMES AS WELL BUT THE ESC WORKS AS IT SHOULD, NO MATTER THE DRIVING CONDITIONS IT COMES ON, MOST LIKELY A FAULTY CIRCUIT BOARD.
#11221621 | ENGINE | | 108,000 miles
THE ENGINE RANDOMLY DIES OR STALLS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT RANDOM TIMES AND WILL NOT TURN BACK ON FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN THE STALLING OCCURS AND THANKFULLY ONLY ON CITY STREETS. CODES HAVE NOT BEEN PRESENT BUT THE STALLING AND IDLE LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS FAULTY CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES AN AUDIBLE CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING PAST THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION ANYTIME THE STEERING WHEEL IS CRANKED, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN SOMETIMES, IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. THIS IS MOST LIKELY DO TO POOR LUBRICATION OF A BEARING OR JOINT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE CHIMES AS WELL BUT THE ESC WORKS AS IT SHOULD, NO MATTER THE DRIVING CONDITIONS IT COMES ON, MOST LIKELY A FAULTY CIRCUIT BOARD.
#11221621 | STEERING | | 108,000 miles
THE ENGINE RANDOMLY DIES OR STALLS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT RANDOM TIMES AND WILL NOT TURN BACK ON FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN THE STALLING OCCURS AND THANKFULLY ONLY ON CITY STREETS. CODES HAVE NOT BEEN PRESENT BUT THE STALLING AND IDLE LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT IS FAULTY CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES AN AUDIBLE CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING PAST THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION ANYTIME THE STEERING WHEEL IS CRANKED, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN SOMETIMES, IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. THIS IS MOST LIKELY DO TO POOR LUBRICATION OF A BEARING OR JOINT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE CHIMES AS WELL BUT THE ESC WORKS AS IT SHOULD, NO MATTER THE DRIVING CONDITIONS IT COMES ON, MOST LIKELY A FAULTY CIRCUIT BOARD.
#11101232 | TIRES | | N/A miles
I RECENTLY PURCHASED FOUR (4) GOODYEAR EAGLE ULTRA GRIP GW-3 TIRES (235/55R17) FROM SAMS CLUB IN DOVER, DELAWARE AND THEY WERE SHIPPED FROM THE GOODYEAR WAREHOUSE ALL WITH A DOT DATE OF 3614 ALMOST 4-YEARS OLD! I DONT BELIEVE GOODYEAR SHOULD BE SELLING TIRES WITH A DOT DATE OF 3614. IF YOU PROVIDE ME WITH AN E-MAIL, I CAN FORWARD MY CORRESPONDENCE WITH GOODYEAR CONSUMER RELATIONS.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

General Motors, LLC has issued 32 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

010232001F — STEERING

CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT

020604024D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE SOON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. *TT 02-06-04-024E NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT

01359 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1288. *TT *MJ

01892 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUPPLEMENT TO BULLETIN 00-01-39-002 HVAC NOISE, INSUFFICIENT AIR FLOW. *TT

02141 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

REPEAT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1225. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. *TT

010803 — STRUCTURE:BODY

DEALER PARTS CHANGE ON THE TILT UP STOP BUMPER USED IN BULLETIN 020235002B. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

010850012A — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

FRONT HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE / COLD. *TT

062602 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONCERNS WITH LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON. *TT

010842005A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR FOG LAMP LONGER LIFE REPLACEMENT BULB. *TT

180102 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A 4-3 DOWNSHIFT BUMP UNDER ACCELERATION. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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