Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 010232001F | 02/01/2006 | 10019516 | Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver and/or steering wheel rotation. *tt | 03/21/2006 | |
| 030236002 | 08/01/2003 | 10012577 | Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 040235004D | 11/01/2005 | 040235004C | 10008657 | Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation. *tt *nm | 08/13/2004 |
| 010235009A | 08/01/2003 | 0010235009 | 10004353 | Steering column to instrument panel fastener removal. *tt | 12/03/2003 |
| 010232001C | 09/01/2003 | 010232001B | 10004280 | Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 010232001B | 07/01/2002 | 010203001A | 634803 | Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 020232002 | 01/01/2002 | 628828 | Some owners may comment on an audible moan/squawk type noise that is heard during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| 070501 | 05/07/2001 | 619772 | Information on diagnosing intermediate shaft clunk. *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 020235002 | 04/01/2002 | 634917 | Concerns with tilt settering column sticking in position and unable to release. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| 020235002B | 08/01/2002 | 020235002A | 634911 | This bulletin provides information on two different conditions with the tilt steering column sticking the extreme up position and / or sticking in the no.4 position. *tt | 10/10/2002 |
| 020235002A | 06/01/2002 | 020235002 | 634927 | This bulletin provides information on tilt steering column sticking in psotion and unable to release. *tt | 10/10/2002 |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030232049 | 11/01/2003 | 10004765 | Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 186000 | ||
| 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. kmj | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 186000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile aurora. the contact stated that the steering rack and pinion failed while he drove at 25 to 30 mph, and caused the contact to crash into a ditch. the contact did not suffer any injuries. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 186,000. li | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 109000 | 3 | |
| For the last 4yrs. i have been problem after with this car. especially with the rack and pinion i have the rack and pinion replaced twice in a two and half year radius. now today on 7-18-12 i have to get another rack and pinion. its has to be a defect because it always break during hard left turns or bracket breaks only on passenger side. their are a lot of electrical malfunctions such as engine light is always on for various reasons abs light blinks on and off, check oil light, and the check stability system. gm needs to recall this vehicle for all the cost i have to put in this vehicle for rack and pinions is ridiculous. this is goin to be the third rack and pinion since i had the vehicle. ## vin passed ## oldsmobile aurora 4.0l 2001 ## *tr | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 95000 | ||
| Sometimes when driving the car will attempt to accelerate on its own. if the car is placed in neutral the engine revs and when the car is put back into gear the car launches itself as though the throttle was pushed. this has happened on several occasions and there is no pattern to it. the brakes will stop the car but the stopping distance is much longer then without the engine racing. the steering column makes a clunking sound even after having the steering shaft replaced. this is very noticeable at low speeds or when it is damp out. at times the anti-lock brakes don't feel like they work. the car has new brakes but it didnt make a difference. | |||
| 02/08/2006 | 27000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's steering column made a grinding sound while turning left or right at 5mph or below. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership on numerous occasions. the dealer inspected the vehicle in january 2005 and determined the eye shaft was fractured and needed replaced. although the part was on back order, it was never received. the result of the eye shaft failure led to an upper tie rod on the left front becoming excessively worn. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection recently. the contact was informed the remedy part was still on back order from the previous year. the dealer offered to rebuild the faulty eye shaft, but made no guarantee that would remedy the problem. however, the vehicle is at the dealer awaiting repairs. | |||
| 11/07/2005 | 3 | 12/21/2001 | |
| 2001 olds aurora - 6/16/2003 power steering was making a noise after engine warmed up. they replaced the gear and reset toe. then on 6/15/2005 the power steering made a groaning noise and they replaced rac/pin gear. on 11/07/2005 the steering wheel was groaning and the shaft/ steering intermediate was replaced. this is 3 steering problems in two years. in june of 2003 the car had 18,238 miles. as of 11/07/2005the car had 35,272 miles. this model obviously has a steering problem. *nm | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 2 | 05/25/2000 | |
| While turning the steering wheel the consumer heard a clicking noise. the dealership replaced the steering shaft, and lubricated the inner steering shaft. but the problem recurred. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 2 | 05/25/2000 | ||
| While turning, the consumer noticed the steering wheel was making a clicking noise. the dealership replaced the steering shaft, and lubricated the inner steering shaft, but the problem recurred. *ak the steering shaft was replaced on 6/10/03 and on 11/12/03 the intermediate shaft was lubed. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/20/2001 | 9000 | 3 | 10/27/2000 |
| The steering system grinds when turning, can fill every litte bump in steering wheel, had the tires and steering replaced. fixed promblem only momentarily. when there are cold temperatures the promblem is worse. lights have always flickered. have had many quality repairs on car. car as died twice while driving.*ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 12/27/2007 | 53000 | 1 | 05/30/2007 |
| Clunky feel and eventually noise in steering wheel. turned out to be the steering column intermediate shaft. looked it up on internet, it is a problem on most gm large cars and trucks. gm has so far failed to recognize the problem with a recall but has a replacement part available. i replaced it at the cost of $267, well worth it to have my beautiful car like new again, but gm should replace free for the pr. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 36400 | 2 | 12/17/2003 |
| Intermediate steering shaft failure on 2001 oldsmobile aurora. talked to olds numerous times, admitted the problem is so bad that part is on back order for 4 to 6 months. quick fix is a lube kit they have come out with, but it is only a temporary fix. consumer should not have to pay for such a common failure. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 0 | ||
| While driving at any speed, the consumer noticed a noise coming from the steering wheel while making turns or within normal driving. dealership serviced vehicle and the problem was due to steering shaft was worn. please provide details. *mr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 01/13/2005 | 55123 | 13 | 04/18/2001 |
| 2001 oldsmobile aurora 4.0 vin-1g3gs64c414145908. eturned to dealership thirteen times regarding steering, suspension spring mounts, shock mount, wheel hub assemblies, steering column shaft replacements, rack and pinion steering gear replacement (four times) failures.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/29/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| I am reporting this now because the car is beginning to have the same problem again after being repaired in october 2001. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| While driving 15mph or less, lost power steering in vehicle. dealer can not repair problem because of emission control law.*ak.*jb | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving led's on the dashboard went off. also, there was loss of steering, resulting in a collision that totalled vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/26/2007 | 68700 | 4 | 12/15/2000 |
| My 2001 oldsmobile aurora has a re-occurring problem with a noise associated with the steering or front end, i am not sure which. it starts out as either a grinding or clunking sound when turning - notice it more as i am turning into my alley which is sort of a dip then a small rise from the street level. i have had it repaired at least three times since i bought the car new and it is starting to act up again. of course it is out of warranty now so i can hardly wait to see what they try to tell/sell me on getting it repaired this time. all the other times, the dealership indicated they took something apart and greased it. it lasted for 15 - 20k miles or so and needed to be done all over again. i am not happy that a re-occurring problem is now my problem. i can only mark down the last incident on this report. i now have 69k+ miles on the car and i cannot remember all the dates of when each incident happened. but, suffice it to say about every 15 - 20k miles. *tr | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/20/2005 | 37600 | 3 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact stated car has 57,000 miles on it. when she bought the car it had 37,000 miles on it. the contact had the emission air pump and the transmission control solenoid fixed when she bought the car. she was told those things should never go bad again. now, the same two problems recurred. on 8-30-05 she had to have the emission air pump replaced. she took the vehicle to two dealerships. they told her that these problems should never have occurred , especially twice. on 9-20-05 she had to have the passenger rear tie-rod end replaced.*ak | |||
| 01/13/2005 | 55123 | 13 | 04/18/2001 |
| 2001 oldsmobile aurora 4.0 vin-1g3gs64c414145908. eturned to dealership thirteen times regarding steering, suspension spring mounts, shock mount, wheel hub assemblies, steering column shaft replacements, rack and pinion steering gear replacement (four times) failures.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 20000 | 2 | |
| Steering continues to lock at slow speed after steering rack has been replaced twice by dealer. *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 04/18/2008 | 93102 | 10 | |
| Started car and proceeded to leave parking space, turned steering wheel to the right and the steering stuck almost causing vehicle to hit other parked cars. steering became unstuck and proceeded to drive home. on the next right turn the steering stuck again causing vehicle to go up over curb onto sidewalk area. vehicle was towed home after the last incident. the steering will stick now turning in both directions. car is unable to be driven due to the steering sticking. this is a very dangerous situation that could lead to serious injury. this is happening at all speeds and cannot be corrected quickly while driving. *tr | |||