Five problems related to hazard flashing warning light have been reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the 2001 Alero.
The consumer states the turn signals and hazard warning lights failed intermittenly. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Nhtsa campaign id number : 03v327000.
Consumer had electrical problems since she purchased the vehicle. Some of the problems included the following; road hazard light shorted out which caused all dashboard lights and external lights to not work/ air conditioner (a/c) unit shorted out/ radio automatically reset itself at will, and blinker lights worked some times and some times not. She had this vehicle in repair shop 5-6 times for the same problem, and no one could solve the problem.
Dt the contact stated there was a loud ticking sound. First noticed this problem on November 24, 2002. Contact stated they received a recall for the hazard button. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they did recall repairs, but dealer stated the loud ticking sound was from the turn signal area. As soon as starting the vehicle one could hear the ticking sound just as if had put turn signal on, but it was an even faster ticking sound. Contact contacted the manufacturer, they were of no assistance.
Consumer states: the hazard lights are constantly clicking everytime you turn on the vehicle. Pushed button light and something popped out and the button went down inside. Its getting to were constrate when driving .
Consumer noticed that hazard flashing warning lights switch worked intermittently due to solder joint cracking, which resulted in open circuit. Recall 03v327000 was issued on this make/model and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.