Turn Signal Switch problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Gm is refusing to replace the switch per the recall. Even thought the vehicle is made between the recall dates February 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu). Summary: by letter dated August 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am. Gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning February 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and February 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu). Gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking. Electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative. Gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles. Based on gm's safety recall action.

I have a 2001 chevy Malibu and after taking the car in to get the switch for the blinkers fixed on their recall, two weeks later it started acting up again. I have had two dealerships tell me since they already replaced the faulty part that I would be charged. However, I believe that this is still an issue an the aftermarket parts may also be faulty.

While driving any speed turn signal worked intermittently. Hazard switch recall. Not taken.

Turn signals malfunctioned. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.

I have a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu which is currently experiencing intermittent turn signal operation. This vehicle was taken to the dealership twice in 2001 for this same problem. Gm annouced a recall in August 2003 for this very problem. Nhtsa id number 03v327000. I have contacted gm repeatedly about this recall and keep getting told that my vehicle is not covered under the recall. They refuse to tell me why it is not covered and how they determined which vehicles are covered. They keep referring me to the dealership and the dealership says they can't do anything for me if it is not on the recall list. I feel that gm either did not correctly identify the problem or they have not included all the vehicles with a high probability of this failure. I have done everything I can do to try to resolve this in a reasonable manner. At this point I feel the only thing that will get their attention is correspondence from either the NHTSA or a lawyer.

Turn signals work intermittently. Vehicle checked by dealer, who could not find the cause.