Consumer Complaint Detail

OLDSMOBILE / AURORA / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003229489 Incident Date: Jul, 22 2003
Consumer's City: HAMILTON Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: AURORA Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G3GR62C3V4 Date added to File: May, 16 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 01 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Dec, 31 1996
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The consumer smelled gas odor while in the garage while his wife was driving the vehicle the next day the vehicle suddenly exploded and smoke and flame poured from under the hood. the driver was able to exit the vehicle quickly without injuries. the vehicle was totaled. the manufacturer was contacted and sent and inspector to examine the vehicle. the inspector stated that the cause of the problem could not be found therefore the manufacturer accepted no responsibility. a mechanic told the consumer that he fixed fuel rail leaks on several other oldsmobile aurora. *ph *nlm