Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMar 4, 2004 · NHTSA 04V110000 · General Motors Corp. · 483,477 vehicles 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
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 leak into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Storage · Tank assemblyJul 1, 2003 · NHTSA 03V238000 · General Motors Corp. · 102,212 vehicles 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora, 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
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 applied during self-diagnostic testing.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 23, 2002 · NHTSA 02V121000 · General Motors Corp. · 136,511 vehicles 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsSep 29, 1999 · NHTSA 99V268000 · General Motors Corp. · 235 vehicles 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.
Storage · Tank assemblyNov 14, 1996 · NHTSA 96V234000 · General Motors Corp. · 432,183 vehicles 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.
Storage · Tank assemblyJul 1, 1994 · NHTSA 94V122000 · General Motors Corp. · 1,681 vehicles 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva
These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.
Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
StorageJun 21, 1991 · NHTSA 91V108000 · General Motors Corp. · 102,885 vehicles 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by FMVSS 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
Remedy: Replace sender seals.