Nine problems related to engine and engine cooling 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.
Tried to start car and it would not start, only crank. Started next morning and had it towed to repair shop and it would not start intermittently. Repair shop said to take it home because they could not diagnose or fix. I checked the internet and discovered that this has been an ongoing problem with certain gm vehicles and many people are complaining. There is a way to start it sometimes by waiting ten minutes with key in acc and then turning off and then removing the key and then re starting. This is working but not always. Apparently gm is fully aware of this problem but has taken no action to correct it. I am afraid that I may be stranded somewhere or the security system could possibly turn the car off. Also there is discussion that this may also be a bad ignition switch but there is no recall for this vehicle for the switch, only the key!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle loss power without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed and needed to have the pass lock assembly and the lock cylinder replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 23,227. Ad.
My ignition switch does not invoke the engine. It has happened couple of times with my Alero. Last year as per the recall notice gm dealer changed the keys and not the entire ignition module. Have spent over usd 350 in the last three weeks and again today the olds Alero is stop working. The ignition does not seem to turn on.
I was driving on the interstate and the car jumped up ito 6 and 7 rpms in the red got stuck even when pedal was not pressed stayed there I the red for a few seconds with no warning lights finally dropped and started knocking.
Today I started my car with my automatic starter then 7 minutes later I hear a horn non stop beeping I lookout my door and my car is smoking and in flames from hood. Investigator tells me it totaled. After they put the fire out I look in car and only one air bag came out.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated the air bag warning indicator was illuminated intermently, the horn was inoperable and the alarm automatically activated without anyone entering the vehicle. The problem has occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic and the diagnosed failure of a module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. Lb.
Car has repeatedly shut off at speed, sometimes restarting, twice needing to be towed.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that it would take several attempts before the vehicle would start. The contact mentioned that vehicle would jerk when shifting out of the park position. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact powered off the vehicle and was unable to restart the ignition. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The dealer was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 3,332.