Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

These cars are nightmares. I replaced the intake manifold gasket (extremely common issue, well documented online), the oil pressure sensor broke off the engine and leaked all of oil out, replaced the thermostat, learned how to deal with a constantly defective security system (passlock defect causes a no start, extremely common and well documented online), and now the car will crank but not fire (also extremely common, but due to the nature of the problem, the online resources can only provide one of a hundred different places to start attempting to diagnose). A no start should not require a mechanic to throw a full battery of tests at the car. There is no way this car should have been legal to sell, it is a money pit and a hazard to anybody around them. Systems are constantly failing, the car allows water to reach the fuse panels and corrode them, creating the potential for an electrical fire or failure of crucial driving/safety systems. The car has trouble starting if the ambient temperature is at or above 80 degrees. And I have experienced all of this in roughly a years time since I bought the car with relatively low mileage (~70k).

- the contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero with a current and failure mileage of 181,000 miles. While driving at 35 mph began decelerating and the vehicle lost power with no warning in the middle of the road. The weather was sunny and 75 degrees. She was able to restart the vehicle after 30 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed her that the vehicle was part of recall 07e021000 for fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices. The recalled failure could result in a fire, but the contact had not experienced the recall failure to date. She spoke with delphi, gm and Oldsmobile dealers, and none of the dealers were willing to complete the recall work free of charge. The consumer stated the dealership is asking for additional monies besides the $417. 21 that was already paid. The consumer stated the vehicle is still in the dealerships possession and she wants the vehicle returned with the problem fixed. The consumer stated that on 06/07/07 the dealership informed her to pick up the vehicle that it was ready when consumer came to pick up vehicle the manager informed her he does not feel safe returning the car to her and the dealership is requesting an additional $262. 00 for an ignition switch. Updated 06/25/07.

Blinkers work sometimes and sometimes not. . Most of the time they will work if you press the hazard lights if they work. . And keep playing with the blinkers eventually they turn signal will turn on. . Extremely frustrating!! now I see. . Some have been recalled. . My make and model haven't???? its the exact same problem!! I have this well documented as I bought this car new. Gm had no problems taking my money for their car, now will not stand behind their product, go figure!!! I've had the 10 min reset going going on now with the engine for about 3 yrs again extremely frustrating!!! but this time. . My car died on the street in traffic and would not start would crank over but did not re- start and will not! this car has 117000 miles on it and is in perfect shape I have to take care of the things I own!!! how about gm giving me my money back, or at the very least fixing the safety features of this car???? god forbid someone dies and now, seeing all the complaints on line. . . I know gm has known about this issue for many yrs and will do nothing till some lawyers go after them and each of the people who trusted you get zip or 2. 00 each. . This is wrong!!!!!! I hope you have the moral integrity to do the right thing and sooner rather than later!!!!.