Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings Problems of Oldsmobile Aurora - part 1

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 offered to assist the contact with repairing the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was approximately 140,000.

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My 1997 olds Aurora started leaking gas from the plastic fuel line under the hood. I had remembered there was a recall on this and called Oldsmobile and they told me my car was not under the recall #04014. I don't understand how this could be since they figured this out in 2004 and my car was made in 1997. . . The date on the plastic fuel lines is 5/10/1996.

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I was moving the car in my driveway and noticed a fire under the hood,as quickly as possible we grabbed fire extinguisher and put it out,I check online for recall and found out this car had a recall for same problem which was a rupture in the fuel injection nylon line the year prior after notifying gm OH the problem I was moved from person too person for 4 weeks only be told they would do anything I haven't been able too take car too a dealer because I cant afford it,this problem could result in loss of life and need be addressed quickly thank you.

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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 offered for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that his vehicle was repaired in 2004 according to a recall, and no compensation would be provided due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. The contact believes that all of the parts were not replaced at the time of the recall repair, and that the failure recurred due to improper repair work. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The VIN and NHTSA campaign id number were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 207,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that the fuel lines were cracking because they were made from nylon materials. Occupants in the vehicle could smell a strong odor of gasoline. In addition, gasoline would drip onto the motor in massive quantities. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls listed under his VIN; therefore, they would not assist with any repairs. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 120,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. When the contact started the vehicle, it ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and cut the incorrect wires for the battery. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 05/27/09 updated 05/29/09.

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. While driving various speeds or turning the vehicle, the contact noticed a gas smell. He then noticed that fuel leaked all over the fuel compartment. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), although the failures were identical. The contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel line pipe. The vehicle will be repaired at a later date. The failure mileage was 123,010 and current mileage was 123,050.

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. In November of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer replaced some of the hoses, but there are three hoses that are leaking fuel. The dealer informed the contact that she would have to pay for the additional repair. The failure and current mileages were 146,037.

Vehicle would not start on the first try, but would always start on the second try. Also noticed a gasoline odor while idling and driving at slow speeds. The odor progressively got stronger until a pinhole leak was discovered in one of the plastic fuel lines attached to the fuel rail. When I called Oldsmobile about this they said that there were no open recalls on this and that I would be responsible to pay for a proper diagnosis (and of course repair) at a gm dealership. The ironic thing is that I had previously been contacted by gm (about two years ago) about the fuel rail recall and took the car in to have the fuel rail replaced even though now Oldsmobile is saying that the recall never effected my VIN.

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that the fuel line would leak along the fuel rail. He further stated that the issue was previously replaced in June of 2004 by the previous owner at 106,000 miles under NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle for free due to the previous repair. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 138,534.

Car keeps stalling. Especially in winter. Strong gas odor in vehicle. Noticed fuel spraying over engine while try to put coolant in car. Recently got a notice for recall on fuel rail. Dealership said fuel line is the reason for leak. Was unable to do recall repair unless line is replaced first. Line isn't covered in recall thought it should be.

My son was driving my 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora on the freeway when the driver's rear side of the car burst into flames.

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact stated that it took a long time and he noticed a potent gasoline scent. When he turned off the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline scent again. He has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. He notified the manufacturer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 91,937.

- sometime in June of 2005 the contact took his 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora to the dealer (belise Oldsmobile) to have a recall service perform on the vehicle. They replaced the fuel rail, but didn't replace the fuel return line. The contact feels that they should of replaced his fuel return line free of charge under NHTSA campaign id number : 04v110000. The contact can provide a copy of the invoice repair.

: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, black smoke emanated from under the hood of the vehicle. Within 8 seconds of the contact exiting the vehicle, flames were observed coming from under the front wheel wells, and from under the hood. The hood melted, the engine was burned completely, the front axle melted to the point of preventing any movement of the front wheels, and the entire dash was melted. The vehicle was considered a total loss. Police and fire reports were taken. The fire department determined that the cause of the fire was a fuel leak. There was a NHTSA recall #04v110000 which pertains to the pipings and fittings to the fuel system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

While driving vehicle noticed strong gasoline odor. With engine running a fine mist of gasoline was shooting across engine compartment from a pinhole in a plastic fuel delivery line (high pressure?) near the fitting connecting it to the metal fuel rail line. (fuel rail was replaced 6/05 under recall #04014) neither the leak nor the pinhole is visible when engine is not running. Extreme fire hazard! vehicle currently at gm dealership for replacement of fuel lines (lines marked non-repairable) (repair estimate approx $500). Web search revealed numerous similar complaints. Contacted olds customer service and was told that there was nothing they could do due to the age of the vehicle. Appears to be a high-hazard situation that could easily result in property damage, injury and/or death.

: the contact stated the nylon tubing in the fuel rail degraded which caused fuel to leak all over the engine. There was a NHTSA recall, # 04v110000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact received recall notice # 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer was willing to replace the fuel rail, but not the fuel line. The dealer claimed that the recall was issued by the national highway traffic safety administration and not fully by the manufacturer. They also stated that the repair agreement only covered replacing the fuel rail. The current and failure mileages were unknown.

My 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora developed a leak in the return fuel line. I was traveling home and smelled gas and in 15 miles lost a quarter tank of gas. I took the car into Oldsmobile and they said this was not part of their recall. I can only hope that another person doesn't have this occur where there is serious injury.

Consumer has a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. Consumer is aware of a recall 04v110000 on the 1995 vehicle concerning fuel rail and return line. His vehicle was experiencing the same problem described in the recall. Consumer's vehicle was having a problem with the return line. This vehicle had recall repairs done on the fuel rail. Consumer wanted wants to have return line included in recall and had it replaced last year. He smelled gas when vehicle was running. Consumer had dealer, crestmont Cadillac of beachwood, ohio, look at vehicle, this was the same dealer who replaced fuel rail. Dealer said that problem was with the return line.

When stopped to refuel, the outside tank would not open, even with the trunk "fuel door release". There was something burning, my husband pulled back the trunk liner and found a part "r4060" also stamped "52713" and electrical part best guess 5044678 as it is partly melted. The defective part is connected to the fuel line. We have taken are car in for the recalls relating to the fuel line within the past year. This could have easily caused a fuel related explosion at the time of fueling or after it was sat in our garage. Requesting investigation, we disconnected the half melted part which exposes the inside materials. We went to the recall website to check if this was a part that should have been replaced, not clear.

The fuel line was leaking fuel and caused the vehicle to catch on fire.

The consumer stated that she and her husband has witnessed fuel leaking from their vehicle. She said they left it parked to have it towed by the dealer. The consumer stated they will have the vehicle looked at tomorrow. The consumer went on line to find out if there were any recalls, but did not find any.

The dealership failed to perform the fuel rail tubing recall 04v110000 repairs because the part was already installed in the vehicle. Two weeks later, the consumer went back to the dealership to see what the new recall rail looked like, and it was not the rail that was installed in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rail had been installed 9 months earlier and was an acceptable alternative.

04v110000/fuel rail tubing: after the ignition switch was turned on, a fire ignited under the hood. The recall notice was received and an appointment was made a day before the fire. Please provide additional information.

Smelled strong gasoline smell inside car, later that day turned key to start car, small explosion under hood, white smoke filled passenger compartment and came out from under hood. Within 5 minutes front end of car fully engulfed in flames. Car a total loss, called gm and they would do nothing because we have full coverage insurance.

Took vehicle for safety recall, dealer did not repair, condition is worse. Dealer didn't assemble undercarriage, causing damage to components.

Recall 04v110000 concerning fuel rail tubing. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for service, and had the recall notice too. Dealer still charged consumer $423. 63 for repairs, but had given consumer a reimbursement form to send to the manufacturer. Consumer made several attempts to contact the manufacturer, and was getting no where to be reimbursed.

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The fuel rail was replaced unders recall, however the return fuel line also began to leak. The return lines on the 1995 model Auroras were covered in the recall, but apparently the 1996 model Auroras were not.

Consumer received recall 04 v 110 000 concerning fuel rail tubing. Contacted the manufacturer. After informing the manufacturer's representative cruz jimenez, 866/932-4368 ext. 38649 about the mileage on vehicle he informed consumer that they will not give the dealer permission to do recall repairs because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles. Nothing in the recall notice listed any stipulation on mileage.

Consumer received a recall notice for replacement of a fuel hose. No parts were available. Service manager tom nudzar.

While vehicle was parked consumer saw the gas line leaking, and smelled gas fumes. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Consumer complained about fuel spilling on to the top of engine. He took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the problem pertained to the nylon fuel connectors. Mechanic determined that fuel connectors cracked because of the pressure on the nylon. Consumer was told by the dealer that there was a recall on this problem, but that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Also, transmission problems. When putting vehicle in reverse it slammed, causing the transmission to fail or skip. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the linkage needed to be replaced.

Request for reimbursement for defective fuel rail replacement. The consumer stated the repair was necessary due to an excessive gasoline odor coming from a leak in the vehicle. In June of 2004, one month before having the work performed on the vehicle, the consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the same issue, however the consumer was denied reimbursement because the work was not performed at a general motors dealer.

While driving the consumer smelled fuel. The fuel line system was leaking gasoline, causing stalling. The engine wouldn't start again. An independent shop replaced the fuel pump/ pressure regulator. All 8 fuel injections were replaced. (both 02 sensors, 2 ignition coils, fuel pump, pressure regulator) the vehicle still died. The fuel line had a crack causing the pressure regulator to pop and the fuel shot 2-3 feet. Refer to recall#04110000. The consumer was told that her VIN was not included.