2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,291miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,291 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 Aurora 4.0l suddenly locked in the left turn steering mode. I was in a parking lot and was making a turn on the aisle. After the turn I tried to straighten the wheels and the steering wheel was locked. The engine was running. I applied the brakes and avoided hitting the oncoming car (the other driver did the same). I was able to move into a parking spot and confirmed the power steering belt was turning the power steering pump and the pump reservoir was full. By working the steering wheel back and forth the steering resumed to the right, but not to the left. This is scary. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327969, filed 2010-04, 54,783 miles“There is a clung/noise coming from the steering column during turns at slow speeds. It can also be felt when the vehicle was not moving as turning the steering wheel. A request was sent to customer service at GM requesting assistance in paying for this repair. They refused to accept responsibility for any payment since the vehicle was out of warranty even though there had been several technical service bulletins (TSB) issued based on customers problems. A payment of at least 50% of the cost of repairs should have been tendered by GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10190010, filed 2007-05, 34,300 miles“Clunking noise in front end/undercarraige, on turns or bumps, can be felt in steering, since 15000 miles (noticed sometime after imploded gas tank replacement). Four dealers worked on at least 10 times - replaced steering gear, lubed intermediate shaft, replaced strut bearings, replaced intermediate shaft, replaced rear shock - still clunks over bumps and steering grinding noise is back since intermediate shaft replacement. After steering gear replacement at 26750, severe vibration was noticed; took four attemts (3 dealers) to make acceptable finally at 36137. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091086, filed 2004-09, 26,750 miles“The contact stated that every 1500 miles, the steering wheel made a popping and cracking noise. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the steering sector shaft was lubricated, however the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. The repair worked intermittently, but then had to be redone later.”
NHTSA complaint #10163470, filed 2006-07, 36,282 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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