Ten problems related to ignition switch 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.
I had got the ignition switch recall done it work for a little while but now its back acting up my airbag light have come on since then and will not go off. I have had my car check numerous time and everyone says its my ignition thats making my car try not to crank. This happens when you to to turn on car and airbag light have been on since this started happening.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the vehicle would not remain on and continued to shut off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The ignition switch was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Jft.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at 60 mph, the key fell out of the ignition switch causing the vehicle to stall. Several months later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The recall was performed; however, the turn signals failed to illuminate without the contact having to jiggle the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
2003 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer stated the vehicle need to have the ignition and keys repaired. The consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition switch and keys. However, on September 9, 2014, she was involved in an accident. The consumer stated the air bad did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 60,000.
2003 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling and not starting several times also ignition key issues. The consumer stated he had to keep the key in the ac mode for 10 minutes, with the security light blinking, before the vehicle would start. The ignition switch was replaced on April 16, 2014.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under the manufacturer recall related to the ignition switch; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage and NHTSA campaign number were unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,865.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,800.
2003 Oldsmobile Alero would shut down at times during left turns under 35 mph. Kept a log on these events updated 3/28/cn the ignition switch was replaced.