Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Aurora are official communications between Oldsmobile & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #990232008A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619379

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STEERING SHUDDER DURING SLOW SPEED TURNING / PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990232008

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608379

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STEERING SHUDDER DURING SLOW SPEED TURNING / PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #9709013202B

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54328

      EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #000310007F

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #618097

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #833004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603826

      EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #PIC-4887

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026686

      GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT. CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #PIC-4887

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026686

      GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT. CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #PIP4723F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208027

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

    • TSB #970501735019

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53015

      WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #990603009A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001285

      FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH Read More »

    • TSB #01792

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006332

      4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #01771

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006307

      4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 ENGINE COOLANT OR OIL LEAK.*MR Read More »

    • TSB #030601027

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004769

      THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE AND OIL PAN SEALING BY USING RTV SEALANT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990603009

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088903

      CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #990601019

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088914

      ENGINE OIL LEAKS ALONG THE UPPER TO LOWER CRANKCASE JOINT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990605005

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088811

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990601010

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606086

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    • TSB #130089009

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246631

      Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #PIP4723F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208027

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    • TSB #04014

      Date Announced:
      AUG 19, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007051

      QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRES TO THE UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL 04014 - ENGINE FUEL RAIL REPLACEMENT. *TT *MJ GM ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04192004

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009223

      GM ANNOUNCING ADDITIONAL POPULATION OF VEHICLES EXPOSED TO TIME, HEAT AND CERTAIN FUELS IS CAUSING NYLON TUBING IN THE FUEL RAILS TO DEVELOP AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF LEAKS. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #030504

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007383

      THE OPERATOR MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL ODOR AND POSSIBLY STALLING DUE TO A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE. DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL A NEW FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTED OUT OF STAINLES STEEL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #3075

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009625

      FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAK AFTER INSTALLING FUEL RAIL FROM CAMPAIGN 04014. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #3179

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010847

      SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 39 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #98737104A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601408

      CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #PIP4723D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171318

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    • TSB #19NA273

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170494

      This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #040861001

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012688

      FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    • TSB #PIP4723B

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10113443

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

    • TSB #731608

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52564

      EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #990866007

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607606

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID SUPPORT STRUT IS SEPARATING FROM THE LID. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #831611

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603081

      CUSTOMERS COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID IS OPEN, WATER WILL DRAIN INTO THE TRUNK FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR OF THE LID. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #831704

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602983

      CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • TSB #990850021

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089947

      A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #19NA273

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170494

      This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Read More »

    • TSB #17NA073

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166638

      This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696D

      Date Announced:
      SEP 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165876

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #17NA073

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154641

      This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141381

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      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 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    • TSB #PIC4696E

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168979

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696B

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10114947

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10114924

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #PIC4696E

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168979

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141381

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10114924

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #839606

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #609639

      TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD Read More »

    • TSB #549001A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52600

      CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #17-NA-073

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138060

      This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #PIC4696C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141381

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #98838313

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601394

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CUPHOLDER DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #971101739015

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54062

      COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #631050

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52605

      WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE). *TW Read More »