general problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving she noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel and when she exited the vehicle the steering wheel was on fire. The contact also stated that there was a shortage with the blinkers; the blinkers would randomly operate. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Ne.

Tl- the contact owns 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph the vehicle steering was stalled and was not able to turn to the left or right at all. The steering became inoperable and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a private mechanic. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 136,000. Lg.

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the steering brackets attached to the frame were fractured. The steering wheel was able to be turned, but the wheels would not move. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rust was what caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. Updated 11/22/lj the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 11/30/11.

While backing out of a parking space, steering ability had severely reduced to nil. . There was no warning in feel, just a clunk sound. After immediate stop, steering was checked again by turning steering wheel. No response in either direction. Vehicle had to be towed from area which was semi blocking traffic due to the inability to steer vehicle. Auto tech had said the sub frame holding key steering components was rusted beyond repair and had to be replaced. I had just read local news involving, a now deceased woman, hitting a school bus nearly head on while changing lanes and for some reason continued into opposite traffic while driving the same type of vehicle.

Horn of the car did not work after service for replacement of flasher unit. No trauma or injury to car. Inspection of car, it was found to be cracked steering wheel at the base and it damaged the horn ring. We were told that we could not drive the car until fixed as unsafe to drive. The dealer stated they had only ever seen 1 other such case in 37 years of service. Car must have had a defective steering wheel which may have caused an accident, injury or death.

When the steering wheel was tilted, it caused the vehicle to veer left to right intermittently.