1999 Oldsmobile Aurora: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile aurora. While driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver side airbag abruptly deployed without any impact to the vehicle. There was no personal injury. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for the vehicle to be diagnosed for the airbag malfunction. The failure mileage was 116,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2011

“Tl*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.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2009

“Last year I took my 1999 aurora in to tire dealer due to very slow leak in tire. The tire dealer said the slow leak was common in gm vehicles with aluminum rims. They said the problem is due to aluminum oxide corrosion between the rim and tire bead. 1-2 times per month the tires look low and I have to fill them. Today I finally took the car in to the tire dealer again and they said the only permanent solution is to replace the rims. The car only has 70,000 miles on it. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Dec 2007

“1999 oldsmobile aurora. I took car to dealer because tail lights quit working. Dealer did not have parts in stock so I took it home. The next morning I went outside and found the car had caught fire and burnt. It appeared to have started in the area of the relays the dealer service department worked on. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2006

“I own a 1999 oldsmobile aurora and have noticed the passenger floor accumulating large amounts of water. When I removed the rear seat ( which is where the battery and other electricial wires are located ) the battery compartment is full of water, along with the rear floor board. It has not rained so I'm not sure where the water has come from or how long it has been there. I cleaned the water out, but it has since come back in a very rapid time frame. If you could please contact me it would be great.. Oldsmobile has no information on this for me.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2004

“Steering failed while turning left on 1999 olds aurora with 34,000 miles with no indication of a steering problem before the failure. Turning right was fine, but the car could not make any left turn unless it was only a minor movement to the left while traveling at less than 10 mph. Gm paid for 50% of repairs, but a failure like this with no warning needs to be addressed. My wife was using the car and the steering failed while she was parking it. If the failure had happened while she was driving the car I can guarantee there would have been an accident because when the steering fails, instantly, you can't make a left turn under normal driving conditions. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2004

“I am hearing a popping noise from the front end of car 1999 oldsmobile aurora. There is also times when I apply the brakes when turning that it vibrates in the pedal and steering column, also I have been noticing water under passenger front seat in which this is ruining my carpet and leather seats not to mention the electric wiring system under the seat. I can give you the VIN.# [xxx], so you can pull info on car and let me know what info and outstanding recalls there are. Thank you for your time. *ak updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2004