2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
The 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (4 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA, potentially affecting up to 235,433 vehicles.
Recall 03V238000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 102,212 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE...
Consequence: FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
View full details →Recall 02V222000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 133,221 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The Frame has rust under door panel broke Car Frame body near battery cave in hole and rusting hole in trunk near spare tire.
The Frame has rust under door panel broke Car Frame body near battery cave in hole and rusting hole in trunk near spare tire.
I am adding new parts to this vehicle 100 000 tune up
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. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030604007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0443. *TT
09192002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AN INTERMITTENT DEAD BATTERY, INTERMITTENT COOLANT FAN RUNNING WITH THE ENGINE BEING SHUT OFF FOR SOMETIME OR AN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SETTING A CODE P0480. *TT
010603007A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMPS / INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM INTERMITTENTLY IN COLD WEATHER. *TT
150202 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF SPIKE IN THE TCC SOLENOID, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT
211101 — EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON KEY FOBS. *TT
010847001 — STRUCTURE
INFORMATION REGARDING RIDE HEIGHT APPEARS LOW WITH REAR OF VEHICLE LOADED/ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *YH
220801 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH BAD WASHER SWITCHES AND IGNITION SWITCHES. *JG
260701 — SEATS
CONCERNS WITH PANEL THAT COVERS THE REAR OF THE BACKSEAT. *TT
260701 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT FUSE BLOWING (NUMBER 27) IN THE REAR FUSE BLOCK. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE AURORA
- 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 157 complaints
- 1998 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 53 complaints
- 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 38 complaints
- 2000 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 5 complaints
- 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 180 complaints
- 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA (current)
- 2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 9 complaints
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