Eight problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the 2004 Alero.
Airbag no deployment loss of power steering brakes to floor car died recall ignored prior and still today after set up now off their schedule friendly Chevrolet rich gardner.
Bought car a year ago, it had issues with turn signals not working. I googled issue and replaced hazard switch 125,000 miles. Now at 155,000 timing chain slipped, it's replacement worth more than car value. I heard after 2004 a change was made because of issues but no recall. Car was pulled to end of driveway before taking a close out of town trip, turned off to check oil and such, wouldn't start. Estimate received to repair 2,500$. I am furious!.
1g3nl52e74c168452: after a day of light driving after being stationary for about an hour and a half in colorado springs CO (cool weather) upon starting the vehicle the temp needle went from cool to almost overheated in the under 30 mins it took to go from one store parking lot to the next nearby one. The vehicle became fully overheated & sparks / 1' flames emerged from the sides of the front hood. Upon being shut off the flames receded, after approx 30mins sitting the hood was lifted & fluids checked (all were at appropriate levels). The vehicle was started again & ran idle for 20 mins & the sparks / flames reappeared again so the vehicle was shut down & a ride called. Upon being picked up the next day the vehicle ran fine again for the most part with only slight overheating - it was taken for an engine wash / under hood at an appropriate facility to remove any flammable / combustible residue. Had to be driven at speeds under 50mph to return home without further problems.
2004 Oldsmobile Alero, consumer writes in regards to warning light coming on and then going off. The consumer stated the oil and traction light illuminated.
I was driving on the freeway and my car turned off without warning. My car turned off (power sheering locked up) I made it to the side of the road but not before almost getting hit by a 2 different semi-trucks. I was stranded on the freeway for 4 hours with a new born baby. I have yet to be able to fix my car due to this issue. I have been looking for information on what happened to my car when I found the recall.
The car will not start after warmed up . And when sitting after started it acts like it wants to die .
Failure happen again. The vehicle as taken to the dealer. The dealer replace. The cam sensor and crank sensor modulator. The vehicle was repaired however the failure happen again. The dealer then stated that could not duplicate the failure again. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted. The failure was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reocured shortly after. The dealer fuel pump would need to be repaired again. The vehicle was taken to another dealer. The dealer then stated the failure was caused because of a defective ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The failure did not reocured . The failure mileage was 107,650. Az.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle with or without the vehicle key when inserted within the ignition switch. The problem has occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic diagnosed failure of ignition switch, lock and vehicle key. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Lb.