1997 Oldsmobile Aurora electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact observed a fuel odor within the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the exterior brake lights and headlights illuminated independently without the engine being started. The contact had to remove the battery…”
filed Jul 11, 2017
“Used the remote start feature during 24 deg weather and the driver side rear fixed window shattered. Possible cause would be a short in the rear window defrost unit, which comes on when using remote start in cold weather.”
filed Feb 2, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle a mist was present coming from the engine compartment and the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent…”
filed Aug 20, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
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19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Aurora years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Aurora | 5 | 20% |
| 2001 Aurora | 19 | 16% |
| 1999 Aurora | 8 | 24% |
| 1998 Aurora | 7 | 14% |
| 1996 Aurora | 18 | 18% |
| 1995 Aurora | 30 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.