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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 516,346 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 04V110000 2004-03-04 483,477 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 95V204000 1995-10-23 32,869 affected
Defect

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF…

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
21
2fires1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
10
1fires1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
2fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
5
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
3
Total complaints149

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Cpsc#i1250398a. Blitz rhino ramps, 1996 oldsmobile aurora. Consumer stated after driving his car onto the ramp, he noticed the base of the ramp under the passenger side collapsed. He also stated he only used the ramp five times after purchase. *ln”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2012-05-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that gasoline fuel would leak onto the fuel lines abnormally. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), but the failure recurred. The dealer…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2012-03-01

“My 1996 old aurora fuel tank is leaking and emitting a strong gas order. I saw that there was a recall on the fuel tank. The recall number is 04014. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2011-07-15

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact noticed an intense odor of gasoline and found a pinhole in the plastic fuel line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was previously repaired according to a recall. The dealer stated that no compensation would be…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2009-07-21

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that his vehicle was stored in a garage during the winter. He hooked up a battery charger to recharge the battery and noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment. He opened the door and observed flames coming from the steering…”

SEATS · reported 2009-05-05

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that his vehicle was stored in a garage during the winter. He hooked up a battery charger to recharge the battery and noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment. He opened the door and observed flames coming from the steering…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2009-05-05

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that her vehicle does not shift properly. When the key is placed in the ignition, the vehicle does not crank. The contact must exit and re-enter the vehicle before it will start. In addition, she smelled gasoline while seated in the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-12-18

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that her vehicle does not shift properly. When the key is placed in the ignition, the vehicle does not crank. The contact must exit and re-enter the vehicle before it will start. In addition, she smelled gasoline while seated in the…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2008-12-18

Defect investigations

Investigation EA04003 Opened 2004-02-03 · closed 2004-04-23

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LINES. ACCORDING TO…

Investigation EA04003 Opened 2004-02-03 · closed 2004-04-23

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LINES. ACCORDING TO…

Investigation EA04003 Opened 2004-02-03 · closed 2004-04-23

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LINES. ACCORDING TO…

Investigation PE03050 Opened 2003-10-30 · closed 2004-02-03

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BY DANA.THE FUEL RAIL JUMPER TUBES WERE MADE OF MONOLAYER NYLON 12 (PA12).IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998, THE JUMPER TUBE MATERIAL WAS CHANGED FROM PA12 TO M-BOND (A MULTI-LAYER PTFE/PA12).IN ADDITION, ALL SERVICE PARTS PRODUCED SINCE THE END OF…

Investigation PE99059 Opened 1999-09-15 · closed 2000-02-22

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

COMPLAINTS GENERALLY STATED THAT ONE OR BOTH OUTBOARD REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL AND ARE USELESS.IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE ANY TENSION AND HAVE EXCESS SLACK.THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY HAS A PLASTIC COVER NEXT TO THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING.ACCORDING TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM), HEAT MAY…

Investigation SQ96012 Opened 1996-06-25 · open

REAR COMPARTMENT LID ROD SEPARATION

ADDITION INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SUBJECT BULLETIN.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.