Hazard Flashing Warning Light Problems of Oldsmobile Alero

Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 33 problems related to hazard flashing warning light (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the Alero.

1 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2004 Oldsmobile Alero. Hazard light button is pushed back where he was unable to active my hazard lights if needed. Also, there were some unidentified lights stuck on the dashboard.

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2 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 07/29/2014

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the turn signals and hazards lights would only activate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure was 130,000.

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3 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 10/10/2012

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the signal and hazard lights became inoperable. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

4 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 07/12/2012

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. The hazard warning signals also failed to illuminate when activated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting), but the recall was expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

5 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 04/02/2012

I have recently purchased a 99 Oldsmobile Alero. There is a problem with the turn signals/hazard button which started out with a loud buzzing while the turn signals were activated. I could sometimes get the buzzing to stop by pushing the hazard button at the same time as the turn signal. Now it's at the point where my signals don't even work 95% of the time. I'll start my car and the first time I use them they might work, but as soon as I turn the wheel they stop working and do not work for the rest of the trip. The hazards have stopped working as well. I have been told that my VIN number is not covered. Online research has pulled up NHTSA action number : rq04005 which states that gm will issue a special policy for 1999-2000 Alero since it's not covered under recall 03v327. However, further searches have found that rq04005 expired in February 2010. The defect acknowledged in recall 03v327 is exactly the same as the issue acknowledged in NHTSA action# rq04005, so why is there an allowed expiration date for the remedy of the problem?.

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6 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 10/10/2009

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving the turn signals and hazard warning lights were inoperable. The dealer repaired the components. The manufacturer stated that they had a "special policy" for the failure, but would not take any liability for the failure due to the age of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 47,000.

7 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 02/01/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lights intermittently failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 117,595.

8 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 01/07/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While making a turn at an unknown speed, the blinker light stopped working. The contact must tap the instrument panel cluster in order for it to work again. Everytime he makes a turn, the contact knows to tap on the instrument cluster in order for it to function properly. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that there may be a recall related to the failure. He discovered NHTSA campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) on safercar. Gov; however, the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 63,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

9 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 07/21/2007

I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero gl sedan and the following has just started to happen within the last couple of weeks: turn signal malfunction that leads to flickering or total failure of the turn signal lights and the indicator on the instrument panel - this is exactly what prompted a 2003 recall for Oldsmobile Alero; model years 2000-2001.

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10 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 05/01/2007

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the turn signal malfunctioned and no longer works. He constantly hears the clicking sound of the turn signal while driving 70 mph. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The contact discovered contradictions on whether or not the vehicle was included in the recall. One database confirmed that the vehicle was indeed included, while another negated that statement. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

11 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 09/15/2005

The contact stated that the turn signals as well as the hazard warning lights worked intermittently. The vehicle is currently at a dealership for repairs. The dealer offered no diagnosis to the problem. There is a NHTSA recall 03v327000 on earlier model years. Yet his vehicle experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall.

12 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 03/05/2005

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving various speeds, the turn and hazard signals malfunctioned intermittently. The failure occurred multiple times. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

13 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 11/30/2004

Turn signals and hazard lights worked intermittently.

14 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 10/28/2004

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v327000 concerning turn signals/hazard lights working intermittently or becoming inoperative.

15 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 10/01/2004

The consumer states the turn signals and hazard warning lights failed intermittenly. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Nhtsa campaign id number : 03v327000.

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16 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 09/24/2004

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in NHTSA recall 03v327000. Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurred and resulted in an open circuit. The turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Dealership indicated to the consumer his vehicle was not included due to the VIN.

17 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 09/12/2004

My 1999 Oldsmobile Alero two door has been having problems with the emergency flashers and turn indicators. Often times when the lever is engaged the blinkers will make a click sound as they do when they are working and fail to continue blinking. The solution I have found is to push the emergency flasher button on the dashboard. This is sometimes effective in getting the blinkers to begin working again. However, when it doesn't solve the problem, I am unable to properly signal for turns. This has on several occasions caused problems for me at stop signs and uncontrolled intersections. In addition, the wiring (not sure if it's related) for the windows has caused my windows to not work. I'm sure you can understand that if I am unable to roll down my windows, and my blinkers don't work, then there is virtually no way to signal my turns and lane changes properly. The blinkers fuse has never blown. The emergency flashers and blinkers are obviously related from the sound and fact that they seem to cause the other to fail or begin to work. I have done a small amount of research and found there was a recall for the 2000 year of my car. Obviously, that doesn't help my situation. Please contact me so we can find a solution that is less costly than the collision that is imminent from these failures.

18 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

The turn signal and hazard lights, worked intermittently. This vehicle was not included in recall 03v327000 due to VIN.

19 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 08/08/2004

I just recently started to have problems with the signal lights and hazard lights on my 2000 Alero. They became intermittent. This has happened only few times. The problem has been sporadic in nature. However, I just learned that there was a recall concerning this problem but I've never received any notices from gm. And now I am concerned about my safety. When I contacted both the gm dealer and Oldsmobile hotline, I was told that my vehicle (it's VIN#) was not covered under this recall and the repair to my vehicle will not be made for free. Please help, there obviously are problems with this vehicle. Also, I had to replace rotors and pads 3 times already. First time 3 months after I purchased my brand new Alero. Since gm considers this as tear and wear they are not covering the repairs. My use of brakes is very light since I live close to highway and my work is very close to the highway. This got to be due to faulty design. There are a lot of people on the web experiencing the same problems with the Alero's rotors. Replacement is quite expansive and too frequent. Sincerely, anita polakowski.

20 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 06/11/2004

Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. Nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

21 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 06/10/2004

The turn signals work "sometimes", I was told it is a problem with the hazard switch but that has been replaced 3 times and the problem still exist. I have had six (6) window regulators replaced on my vehicle. A vehicle that has this history with turn signals is a safety hazard and your department should get more involved. The incident date is just the latest time the window has gone out.

22 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 06/10/2004

The turn signal and hazard warning lights fail intermittently. The cause has yet to be determined. A recall (03v327000) was issued vehicle's VIN number is outside of the remedy scope.

23 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 03/17/2004

When using the turn signals consumer noticed that the turn signals worked intermittently. Also, the hazard lights worked intermittently. Consumer contacted dealer about this issue.

24 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 10/29/2003

2000 Oldsmobile Alero - turn signal/hazard lamp failure I have a copy of a recall notice #03v-327 from the NHTSA to gm regarding this condition, however no one at my local dealership nor anyone at the national customer service center knows anything about it or is willing to honor it. I feel it is a dangerous situation that gm - having fullnotice of the risk involved - needs to act on before more consumers experience this as I have.

25 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 10/08/2003

Consumer received recall notice concerning hazard flashing warning lights. At any speed the hazard flashing warning light worked intermittently. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Also, the driver's side electrical window would not roll down.

26 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 09/30/2003

Consumer had electrical problems since she purchased the vehicle. Some of the problems included the following; road hazard light shorted out which caused all dashboard lights and external lights to not work/ air conditioner (a/c) unit shorted out/ radio automatically reset itself at will, and blinker lights worked some times and some times not. She had this vehicle in repair shop 5-6 times for the same problem, and no one could solve the problem.

27 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 08/27/2003

The turn signals fail at least 3 to 4 times a day while driving and sometimes stop as im sitting and waiting to make a turn . Emergency flashers do the same thing ,they work when they want to . Have had some close calls on getting hit doing lane changes because of this problem .

28 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 07/01/2003

Turn signals intermittently failed. Dealer replaced the hazard warning switch. Consumer experience the same failure as stated in recall for model years 2000-2003 but his vehicle is a 1999. Oldsmobile wouldn't acknowledge nor reimburse for repairs. Old part available.

29 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 06/06/2003

Turn signals intermittently failed during operation. Authorized dealer identified faulty hazard switch as root case and replaced at my expense.

30 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 11/24/2002

Dt the contact stated there was a loud ticking sound. First noticed this problem on November 24, 2002. Contact stated they received a recall for the hazard button. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they did recall repairs, but dealer stated the loud ticking sound was from the turn signal area. As soon as starting the vehicle one could hear the ticking sound just as if had put turn signal on, but it was an even faster ticking sound. Contact contacted the manufacturer, they were of no assistance.

31 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 05/20/2001

Car windows dont go down ,signal lights dont always work.

32 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

Consumer states: the hazard lights are constantly clicking everytime you turn on the vehicle. Pushed button light and something popped out and the button went down inside. Its getting to were constrate when driving .

33 Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Consumer noticed that hazard flashing warning lights switch worked intermittently due to solder joint cracking, which resulted in open circuit. Recall 03v327000 was issued on this make/model and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.


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