Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the 2003 Alero.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2013

I am the owner of a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, for the past year I've been having a lot of problems with my vehicle it's been shutting off while I was driving. Also my battery light stays on, and assuming that my battery or alternator needs to be replaced. I replaced the parts with new ones and still doing the same thing, the battery light is still on. Now my car does not turn on at all it's dead!!!!.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2003

The vehicle dies. While cruising at any speed, the hydraulic brakes & steering failed due to the engine dying. There is no set pattern, it might stall 6 times in one day, then twice the next day. Then go 4 days with no ocurrence, then it will stall once a day for 3 days. Then go a week with no ocurrence, then stall 4 times a day for 5 days, etc. , etc. In every ocurrence, it takes approximately 10 minutes before it will start back up. At high speeds, it is extremely too dangerous to drive. We've taken it to the dealer, under extended warranty, the required 4 times under the lemon law process. The dealer cannot ascertain, nor fix the problem. It happened to the dealer at least once when we took it in. I doubt they will admit it, however, my wife was witness. The car is a 2003. Even though I bought it in July 2003, it was considered a used car. Gm has denied our claim since the lemon law does not apply to used cars. The car has been permanently parked since November 2003. We were forced to buy another car. The dealer would not trade. This has resulted in a badluck situation for us. We cannot afford 2 car payments / 2 insurance premiums, nor can we afford $300. 00 per hour to sue gm. I stopped making payments in December 2003. I have kept the finance company abreast of the situation. They have not repossed as of yet. They want me to try to sell it. Can you help ?.




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