2001 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
The Oldsmobile Aurora is a luxury sedan, manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 1994 until 2003 over two generations — sharing platforms with Buick Riviera and using the Cadillac-derived G platform. At the time of production, the Aurora was the flagship vehicle in the Oldsmobile lineup. It originated as the 1989 Oldsmobile tube car concept.
The Aurora replaced the Toronado coupe and eventually the Oldsmobile 98, LSS and Regency in the Oldsmobile range — using V8 and V6 engines. It was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Origins
Early design work on what would become the Aurora began as early as the late 1980s with the 1989 Oldsmobile Tube Car engineering concept, designed by Bud Chandler. In addition to the overall similar shape, the Tube Car featured many detailed elements that were later found on the production automobile, including a full-width taillamp, wraparound rear windshield, and frameless windows. Unlike the eventual production car, the Tube Car used a pillarless hardtop design with suicide doors. The final production design was signed off on in July 1989, originally set for a 1992 start of production.
By the Aurora's introduction, Oldsmobile sales had fallen from a record high of 1,066,122 in 1985 to 402,936 in 1993; rumors of the division's demise were rampant, which GM at the time firmly denied. Competition from Acura, Infiniti and Lexus offered similar products that benefited from superior durability and reliability reputations. GM developed the Aurora to rejuvenate Oldsmobile as a result. The Aurora bore no Oldsmobile badging save for the radio-CD-cassette deck and engine cover (during focus group testing, potential customers had been repelled when they learned the Aurora was in truth an Oldsmobile). At one point, then-division head John Rock (who had recently arrived from the GMC division) proposed using the Aurora name to replace the Oldsmobile brand entirely and offer cars in a similar fashion to GM's nascent Saturn division (a plan ultimately nixed by the GM higher-ups, though for a period Saturn's no-haggle pricing was implemented). Instead, the Aurora used a stylized A emblem, foreshadowing a similar restyling of Oldsmobile's corporate "rocket" emblem for 1997.
One bizarre footnote of development was a 1993 incident where a prototype Aurora, driven by freelance car reviewer Tim Dunne, was nearly totaled after a four-foot log fell from a Michigan Department of Natural Resources truck (Dunne was able to maneuver the Aurora so much that only the right front wheel was struck); this subsequently led then-governor John Engler to purchase an Aurora (Engler having been a life-long Oldsmobile customer).
Oldsmobile subsequently borrowed Aurora styling cues for its Intrigue and compact Alero models.
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Common 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
The Oldsmobile Aurora, particularly the 2001 model, is known to have several common problems that owners have reported. Here are some of the most frequent issues and their details:
- Fuel Pump Failure: The 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora may experience fuel pump failure, which can lead to problems such as difficulty starting the car, stalling, or reduced engine power. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including wear and tear on the fuel pump, electrical problems, or contamination in the fuel system.
- Power Steering Pump Whine: Some owners of the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora have reported a whining noise coming from the power steering system, which can be caused by a failing power steering pump or low power steering fluid levels.
- Transmission Slipping: The second generation Oldsmobile Aurora models (2001-2003) may experience transmission slipping, which can cause a range of issues such as reduced power, difficulty shifting gears, and decreased fuel efficiency. This problem can be caused by various factors, including worn out transmission bands, a malfunctioning torque converter, or low transmission fluid levels.
- Steering Wheel Squeak: Some owners of the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora have reported a squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn out steering components, low power steering fluid levels, or a loose steering wheel.
- Brake Pads and Rotors: The Oldsmobile Aurora may experience brake pad wear, rotor warping, or brake caliper sticking, which can cause a range of issues such as reduced braking performance, increased stopping distances, or a grinding noise when braking. These problems can be caused by various factors, including normal wear and tear, excessive heat, or contamination in the brake system.
It is important to note that these issues may not affect all Oldsmobile Aurora models and that regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent or address these problems.
How many miles per gallon does a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
Based on data from 11 vehicles, 287 fuel-ups and 86,349 miles of driving, the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora gets a combined Avg MPG of 20.70 with a 0.47 MPG margin of error.
How many 2001 Oldsmobile Auroras were made?
Production numbers
| Model year | Units |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 23,955 |
| 1999 | 18,729 |
| 2001 | 53,640 |
| 2002 | 10,865 |
Who makes the Aurora engine?
The Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine is a 3.5-liter to 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Oldsmobile, for use in the IRL IndyCar Series; from 1996 to 2001.
How fast can an Oldsmobile Aurora go?
Performance
| 0 - 30 mph | 3.2 s |
|---|---|
| 0 - 90 mph | 17.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 22.5 s |
| 1/4 mile | 16.5 s @ 86.0 mph |
| Top speed | 217 kph (135 mph) |
How many 2001 Oldsmobile Auroras were made?
Production numbers
| Model year | Units |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 23,955 |
| 1999 | 18,729 |
| 2001 | 53,640 |
| 2002 | 10,865 |
Who makes the Aurora engine?
The Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine is a 3.5-liter to 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Oldsmobile, for use in the IRL IndyCar Series; from 1996 to 2001.
How many miles per gallon does a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
Based on data from 11 vehicles, 287 fuel-ups and 86,349 miles of driving, the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora gets a combined Avg MPG of 20.70 with a 0.47 MPG margin of error.
Why won't my 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora start?
The most common reasons an Oldsmobile Aurora won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Oldsmobile Aurora problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
The NHTSA has received 133 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora vehicles.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-20
- VIN: 1G3GR64H514
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND IT JUST FEELS FUNNY WHEN I DRIVE IT NOW AFRAID A TIRE MIGHT FAL OFF
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-20
- VIN: 1G3GS64C814
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-04
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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.
STEERING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-04
- Components: STEERING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: POWER STEERING PUMP LINE WAS MELTED INTO THE BOLT NEAR THE LINE , ALSO THE BODY OVER A YEAR BEGAN TO RUST...SO IT TOOK 800.00 TO FIX IT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-01
- VIN: 1G3GR64H514
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS 2001 AURORA USED IN 2015. THE CHECK ENGINE WAS ON AND WHEN I QUESTIONED PREVIOUS OWNER HE STATED IT WAS A SENSOR THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS PUT ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND THERE WEREN'T ANY FAILURES, ALERTS OR FAULTY SENSORS DETECTED. JUNE OF 2016 MY DASH BOARD SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. I CAN'T SEE MY ODOMETER THE GAS HAND DOESN'T WORK AND IT HAS LOST ALL ILLUMINATION. I'VE HAD FUSES CHECKED, REPLACED ETC. IN OCTOBER 2016 MY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED WORKING. REPLACED COMPRESSOR, TO NO AVAIL. THE HEATER ONLY BLOWS WARM AIR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY I GET A LOW FUEL WARNING WHEN I'M JUST IDLING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS. HAVE HAD A LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SINCE I'VE BOUGHT IT, AND REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES WITH BRAND NEW ONES, BEEN TO 5 TIRE SHOPS TO SEE IF THEY CAN RESET SENSOR. MOST MY PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE ELECTRICAL. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT OR WILL NOT GIVE ME INFORMATION. I LOVE MY CAR, AND WANT TO KEEP IT. HELP PLEASE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-13
- VIN: 1G3GS64C314
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS CAR KEEP BURNING OUT THE BATTERY KILL THE BATTERY IN FIVE DAYS DEALERSHIP CAN,T FIND THE PROBLEM CAN YOU HELP ME
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-11
- VIN: 1G3GR64H014
- Components: AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG, STABILITY, AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-25
- VIN: 1G3GS64C114
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I'VE NOTICED ABOUT A YEAR AGO I WOULD START THIS CAR, AND THE RPM'S WOULD GO VERY HIGH. AFTER A WHILE IT STOPPED DOING IT. THE LAST TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING IT ACCELERATES ON IT OWN. NO NEED TO TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS, AND I'M WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.IT HAPPENS WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-09
- VIN: 1G3GS64CX14
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CUSTOMERS CAR CAME IN WITH A FAILED STARTER ON THE 4.0L ENGINE. UPON REMOVING THE INTAKE, IT WAS FOUND THAT OIL HAD FILLED THE ENGINE VALLEY AND SHORTED THE STARTER OUT. THE OIL WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKETS, BOTH SIDES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-23
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G3GR64H814
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE GAS TANK. I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR PUT GAS IN THE CAR PARKED THE CAR AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE MEN SAID THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE GAS SYSTEM.. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN PRIVATE PARKING LOT RUNNING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-22
- VIN: 1G3GR64H214
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THEY VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY TURNS OFF. THIS RESULTS IN LOST POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES. THE VEHICLE MUST BE RESTARTED. THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN IN MOTION, TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE. REPAIR TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A CAUSE FOR THE SUDDEN FAILURE. THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-01
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE REPAIRS THAT WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-04
- VIN: 1G3GR62H414
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ON 2/4/2015 BOUGHT A 2001 OLDS/AURORA FROM AN INDIVIDUAL, NICE AND CLEAN DROVE IT BACK TO HOMETOWN APPROX 60 MILES. I THAN DROVE IT TO A CORNER STORE AND WHILE LEAVING THE CORNER STORE, I DROVE TO DISTANCE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM AND ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THANK GOD THEIR WAS NO INCOMING TRAFFIC..... *TR
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-19
- VIN: 1G3GS64C314
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ONCE I PUT IT INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING, BRAKES, GAS DIDN'T WORK. I HAD TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND RESTART IT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT I'VE HAD THIS ISSUE WITHIN THE LAST 3 MONTHS AND THE PREVIOUS 2 INSTANCES OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY MOVING AND ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD SOME EXTREMELY CLOSE CALLS THAT COULD HAVE ENDED VERY DANGEROUSLY BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I USE MY CAR KEYS WITHOUT ANY OTHER KEYS ATTACHED, SO THAT IT'S AS LIGHTWEIGHT AS POSSIBLE. IN THE PAST YEAR, THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE HAS HAPPENED 8 TIMES AND IS BEGINNING TO OCCUR MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME RECOGNITION OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-22
- VIN: 1G3GS64C314
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO ACCOMMODATE ANOTHER CAR, MY VEHICLE BEGAN UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND THEN I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP AS WELL. I HAD TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CAR AND RESTART IT FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-14
- VIN: 1G3GR64HX14
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I AM WRITING TO YOU TO DETAIL AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH NO BRAKE PRESSURE OR VERY LITTLE FOR MONTHS NOW AND IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014 I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED. THE SHOP TOLD ME THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST AND I ALLOWED THEM TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR HOME IT SEEMED AS IF THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN CORRECTED. HOWEVER, I HAD AN APPT WITH MY DR. AND HAD NO ISSUE GETTING THERE. LEAVING THE APPT AND ONTO THE FREEWAY HOME AND I NOTICED AGAIN BRAKE PRESSURE HAD BECOME LACKING AGAIN. I GOT OFF THE MAJOR FREEWAY AND TOOK SIDESTREET HOME AND AS I GOT EVEN CLOSER TO HOME THE SAME ISSUE HAD RETURNED. I HAD ALMOST NO BRAKE PRESSURE AND BY THE TIME I GOT AROUND THE CORNER FROM MY HOME THE LOW BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR HAD COME ON. THIS HAD NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. THERE WERE NO LEAKS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM THIS VEHICLE BEFORE. I WOULD NOTICE SUCH A LEAK . TAKING IT BACK TO THE SHOP THE NEXT MORNING THE SHOP FOREMAN INDICATED TO ME THAT IT WAS NOW THE ABS UNIT WHICH WAS NOW LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $1500.00. I CHECKED INTO A RECALL FOR THIS ABS LEAKING ISSUE AND NOT ONLY CALLED GM BUT CHECKED MY VIN WITH THE DATABASE AND NOW I AM BEING ADVISED THAT THIS VIN IS NOT IN THE RECALL LIST FOR THE SAME ISSUE THAT OVER 8147 UNITS HAVE HAD. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH OTHER VEHICLES SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR WHY I AM NOW FORCED TO NOW BE WITHOUT A CAR SINCE I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS ABS MODULE AT THIS SPECIFIC RIDICULOUS COST AND I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR BEING THE HUGE SAFETY HAZARD IT IS BEING WITHOUT PROPER BRAKES. I CANNOT GET MY CAR TO PASS UTAH STATE INSPECTION EITHER WHICH MEANS I CANNOT LICENSE THE CAR FOR THE YEAR. I CANT GET TO WORK OR ANYWHERE ELSE I COULD KILL SOMEONE OR MYSELF WITH NO BRAKES. *TR
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-20
- VIN: 1G3GS64C314
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A STOPLIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED UP AND THE PEDALS LOCKED. THE ENGINE STOPPED. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN START IT AGAIN. *TR
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-29
- VIN: 1G3GS64C314
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS SLOWING DOWN AT A STOPLIGHT, DECREASING MY SPEED, ALTERNATELY USING THE BRAKE AND COASTING. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN LOCKED UP AND THE PEDALS STOPPED WORKING AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. I HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE TOTALLY OFF AND RESTART IT FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN. *TR
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-02
- VIN: 1G3GS64C314
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE SLOWING MY SPEED TO GET ONTO THE RAMP TO THE EXPRESSWAY, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED COMPLETELY AND WOULDN'T ALLOW ME TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY MY PEDALS STOPPED WORKING AND MY CAR CAME TO A STOP. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND RESTART IT. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-02-09
- VIN: 1G3GS64C814
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CAR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SPUTTER OR SHUT OFF, EVEN IN A CURVE. IT FINALLY FRIGHTENED ME SO MUCH THAT I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER ON 2/12/2009. THE DEALER CHARGED ME $463 PLUS TAX TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. THIS MALFUNCTION IS VERY SIMILAR IN NATURE TO IGNITION FAILURE AND COULD EASILY LEAD TO INJURY. MY CAR IS A 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WITH THE 4.0 V-8 ENGINE. IT HAD 48,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. THE REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE WORKED AS I NOW HAVE 123,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THE PROBLEM NO LONGER OCCURS. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND 20 OTHER OWNERS WHO REPORTED THE SAME ISSUES AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: HTTP://REPAIRPAL.COM/STALLING-DUE-TO-IGNITION-MODULE-OR-CRANKSHAFT-POSITION-SENSOR-FAILURE-144 I BELIEVE THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN ISSUED AT MINIMUM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-02
- VIN: 1G3GR62H214
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: OCT. 02, 2013 - REPORTED TO GM DEALERSHIP CAR WILL NOT ALWAYS START, START INTERMITTENTLY AND WILL STALL WHILE BEING DRIVEN. DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR (REPORTED BAD CRANK POSITION SENSOR) $547.74 (INVOICED 886353) OCT.03 - 04, 2013 - REPORTED TO SAME GM DEALERSHIP CAR STILL STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN (STALLED TWICE IN TRAFFIC). DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR (REPORTED BAD IGNITION SWITCH) $178.86 (INVOICE 886383) THE 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA NEEDS ALSO BE REPORTED AS HAVING IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-21
- VIN: 1G3GR64H914
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING CAR CUTS OUT, ENGINE STOPS. NO POWER. AFTER OVER 3 WEEKS OF RETURNING CAR TO DEALER 3 TIMES, THE DEALER FINALLY REPLACED A CYLINDER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH. TOTAL COST TO ME: $1,200.00. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G3GR64H814
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE RACK AND PINION FRACTURED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING CAPABILITIES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. SHE WAS NOT INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 186,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-07
- VIN: 1G3GR64H714
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY WOULD NOT ADVISE THE CONTACT WHY THE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,824.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-14
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THIS REPORT CONCERNS AN UNUSED SPARE DONUT TIRE IN THE TRUNK OF A 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT). LAST WEEK WE NEEDED IT AND WHEN WE LOOKED AT IT IN THE TRUNK IT IS VERY OBVIOUSLY SEPARATED. IT WAS NEVER USED YET WAS TOTALLY SEPARATED. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE (NOT EVEN COLLECTING INFORMATION ON THE TIRE TO RELAY TO THEIR FACTORY) - 2 EMAILS AND 3 PHONECALLS. THIS TIRE IS A T125/70R16. IT WAS NEVER ON A RECALL LIST THAT I CAN FIND. I AM SURE IT IS SITTING IN MORE TRUNKS THAN MINE. FORTUNATELY THE TIRE WAS OBVIOUSLY SEPARATED SO I DID NOT MOUNT IT AND DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BUT I NEEDED IT LAST WEEK AND ENDED UP NEEDING TO GET MY CAR TOWED SINCE THE SPARE WAS SEPARATED/UNUSABLE. I HOPE YOU CAN AT LEAST GET THE INFORMATION IN THE SYSTEM SO SOMEONE DOESN'T MOUNT A TIRE THAT WILL IMMEDIATELY BLOW OUT. AND I ALSO LEARNED TODAY I CANNOT GET A REPLACEMENT (THE DEALER TOLD ME I SHOULD CONTACT A JUNKYARD - THIS IS A 2001 CAR- NO SPARE???). MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT THE INFORMATION GET USED TO MAKE SURE OTHER PEOPLE DON'T HAVE THIS ISSUE. I AM SURE PLENTY OF CARS HAVE THIS SPARE TIRE. *TR
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Summary: 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.
Negative 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora car reviews
Positive 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora car reviews
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Overall rating is 'Very Good'. The only problem was the Computer Control Center, and this was handled under the warranty at 45,000 miles. City mileage is OK at 18.5 mpg and 24 on the highway. The car is very comfortable and handles well.
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This is definitely one of the best American cars ever made! It's a shame they stopped producing them. Although GM has had some issues lately, this car is a real gem. I've driven it from NY to Florida and it's both comfortable and fuel-efficient, getting 27 mpg. We've owned it for 2 years and have had no problems with it. I understand that some people have had issues, but every car has its quirks.
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The 2001 Aurora 4.0 that I have owned for the past 2 years has been an amazing car! I have never driven or seen anything like it in the 43 years that I have been driving. I cannot express enough how great this car is!
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Congratulations on your successful bid for the Aurora on E Bay! It's great to hear that you have a personal connection to this car, having owned a 3.5 L back in 2001. It's also impressive that your 4.0 L has been going strong since February, with only minor issues that were easy to take care of. It's clear that you have a keen eye for a good deal, and I'm sure you'll find another great car for your wife when her lease is up. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Aurora, it sounds like an exceptional value for money. Have a great day!
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This car is great, but I'm disappointed that General Motors discontinued Oldsmobile and failed to transfer the Aurora to another line, such as Buick. As a lifelong GM customer, I feel alienated. Have you considered offering a similar model under a different brand? Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Mar 25, 2010 ... The more I read about the 2001 Aurora both of my problems seem to be common to this vehicle. But I don't read anywhere what is causing the ...
Oldsmobile Aurora Transmission — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
Sep 11, 2007 ... Oldsmobile Aurora Transmission ... Like yourself have a 2001 Olds Aurora with 3.5 engine. ... A common problem with regards to fourth gear ...
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora: Intermittent Non-Start Problem - Q&A
Sep 19, 2011 ... One common component that can fail and cause this problem here is the Starter relay in the under hood fuse box.It can fail intermittently ...
4.0 longterm reliability | Aurora Club of North America (ACNA) Forum
Jan 2, 2005 ... What are the common problems on the 4.0 that you have experienced and the cost to fix? ... 2001 4.0. You have to consider that all of ... GM did a ...
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Are you having problems with your 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Roy Weimann 2024-09-29
I love this car, but it has had some problems. I bought it just a few months ago, and unfortunately, the check engine light has already come on. I've had to replace the driver's door module ($88) and two bulbs. However, the comfort features are so great that I'm still happy with my purchase. I really hope this car lasts until I can pay it off!
Derek Wyman 2024-09-14
I had my Oldsmobile for a year and it was alright, but I recently traded it for a Honda Accord. While the engine and transmission were solid, there were a few issues that came up over the course of the year, such as the water pump ($350), power steering pump ($200), front-end wheel bearings, tie rods, and front-end alignment ($650), and the A/C compressor ($900). Additionally, there was an oil leak that caused me to go through 4 quarts in between oil changes. Unfortunately, the interior quality wasn't very good, with the headliner falling down and the door panel plastic crumbling. Overall, it was a great car, but the maintenance costs were quite expensive.
Dagmar D'Amore 2024-07-21
This car has a comfortable and stylish design. However, there have been some issues with fit and finish, such as rattling, water leaks, and warped brakes. Additionally, there have been some problems with the exterior trim and major electrical issues that have yet to be resolved despite multiple visits to the shop. The steering wheel also makes a popping sound when turned. On the bright side, GM did provide a
Ahmad Hirthe 2024-07-16
This car is still a blast to drive even after 3 years of ownership. It always turns heads as it is almost one of a kind in my town. I even saw another black one on the highway and the couple in that car waved in surprise. However, I must admit that the reliability of this car has been quite disappointing. I purchased it with only 26,000 miles on it and have had to replace the water pump, secondary air pump, front end parts, steering parts, and at 74,600 miles, right before the warranty expired, the transmission went out. Unfortunately, the car has not been the same since. It shifts hard around 40 mph and despite the dealerships' attempts to fix it, the issue persists. I believe it has something to do with the O.D. Despite the costly repairs, I still think this is a fantastic car.
Aidan Fritsch 2024-05-18
Who wouldn't love the smooth and powerful acceleration of the 3.5L V6 engine that also delivers great fuel economy? Additionally, you'll stand out from the crowd since there aren't many around.