Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch Problems of Oldsmobile Alero - part 2

For no apparent reason, the turn signals stopped working while I was driving my 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. The problem turned out to be a defective hazard light switch. Gm has issued a recall for this problem on 2000 and 2001 models, but the dealer refused to cover the same problem on my 2002.

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My vehicle (2000 Oldsmobile Alero) is exhibiting the same problem as described in NHTSA campaign id number 03v32700 but my VIN does not include my vehicle in the recall. I have contacted the manufacturer but as the VIN doesn't qualify they won't provide the repair free of charge.

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I am having a problem with my hazard flashing warning lights and my turn signals.

I have a 2002 olds Alero GLS. The 2001 olds Alero has this recall: hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. My car has the exact same problem but is not included in the recall. Gm was the wost help ever. They hung up on me. In the past two weeks they have quit working more times than I can reamber. I have also have a problem with my gage cluster. About 2-3 times a month it dosent opperate. No check engine lights ect or spedo rpm ect work there just "dead" until u restart the car. The olds bravada has a recall for it. What I dont understan is how an 01 Alero have recalls and a 03 have recalls but not an 02. I was on the interstate when my turn signals quit. I dont know how long they were out before I they werent working. I did have a frind of mine look at the car who is a certified gm tech and said it was a losse wire up in the dash.

1999 with 22,000 miles on the car. When the consumer went to push the hazard switch it sunk into the dashboard. And couldn't get the flasher to go off. Consumer talked to the manufacturer, who was aware of the problem. Something broke behind the switch, when the switched was pushed. Consumer has already taken the car to the dealer and had repairs done.

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Basically I own a Oldsmobile 2000 intrigue and an 2002 Alero. My wifes intrique hazard switch caused the turn signals to fail ramdomly. I took it in during warranty and they could not "reproduce" the failure. After warranty we took the car to the dealership for a state inspection and they told us that the hazard switch is defective and needs to be replaced to pass inspection. So I paid the $18 since this is a critical safety issue. Now my 2002 Alero is doing exactly the same thing. When I go to use my turn signals they dont work but if I push on the hazard switch in/out or wiggle it they start working. I believe gm had a recall on the hazard switch back around 1998?? I believe this is a serious safty issue. Obcviously driving down the road and preparing to initiate a turn and your signals dont work can easily cause a collision. I am in my mid 40's and have had many cars, so have my parents from the 1960's and never have I seen a hazard switch fail. I have seen bulbs fail that will cause the turn signals to not flash but I cannot believe that gm had a recall in the late 1990's and I have two different cars have the exact same failure. I am going to go and by another switch but because it involves a critical saftey feature I felt compelled to let you know what I have seen. I believe you can check the failure rate by requiring gm to produce their sales database on sales of hazard switches from the 1990's to 2005 since this item is not usually reproduced or sold by 3rd parties.

The gm recall for a defective hazard/turn-signal switch on its malibu, Alero, & gramam lines is too narrow!. This concerns [NHTSA recall no. 03v327/gm and recall no. 03043]. A large number of cars manufactured slightly before the range contained in the recall also have the exact same problem. A quick search of any message board concerning these gm cars will back up the claims in this complaint. Even worse, local dealers refuse to honor the problem. Even worse, for cars included in the recall, some dealers charge for labor, despite the terms of the recall. . In short, gm is knowingly and purposely not extending the recall to all vehicles actually affected. The consequences of this defective part can be quite fatal -- inoperative turn signals can lead to accidents, death, and destruction. I have recently been in many "near-miss" incidents due to this faulty part. (note, while the deaths and # injured are slightly exaggerated -- the number of failures is not!). Due to the intermittent nature of this problem, I was unable to get it repaired during the warranty period. Now that the warranty has expired, it is less intermittent, and more often in a failed state.

2002 Oldsmobile Alero. The consumer stated the turn signals failed. The vehicle has not been to the dealership. The consumer stated he had the same problem with another vehicle, and it was the hazard switch which failed. This problem has been occurring for approximately 6 months. The consumer has done nothing to correct the problem . Oldsmobile was contacted, and they stated there was no recall for that model year.

The contact stated the turn signals worked intermediately. The dealership replaced a computer component trying to repair the problem, however the problem recurred. The contact felt that the problem was the same as mentioned in NHTSA recall 03v327000/ investigation number rq04005. There was a special service campaign being done by the manufacturer. The dealership said this vehicle was not included. Updated 12/7/2005.

: the consumer stated the hazard warning lights were not working properly. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v327000, regarding the hazard warning lights switch. The consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall, however the consumers model year was not included. Updated 02/21/06.

Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. Turn signals and the hazard lamps worked intermittently or became inoperative. Consumer saw this recall on NHTSA website. Consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and both confirmed that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

The vehicle's turn signals have not work for approximately 6 months. The turn signals were intermittent. The hazard lights were intermittent as well. Recall# 03v327000.

The consumer was having the same problems as stated in recall#03v327000 hazard switch. The dealership will not repair the problem free of charge because the vehicle identification number was not included. Please provide more information.

Turn signals will work one time and then not the next.

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My turn signals will periodically stop working. When they are not working, pressing the hazard warning light button on and off usually gets them working again. On several occasions I was not able to signal my intent to turn as I could not get the signals to work at all or I couldn't get them working in time.

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. Dealership will not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.

03 v 327 000/hazard warning switch: turn signal stopped operating while waiting at a traffic light. Feel free to provide any further information.

Hazard warning switch is bad. My 2000 Alero was built prior to February, the 2000 recall, and the acknowledgment and correction of the blatent safety issue has been ignored. It hasn't been handled satisfactory. After a month long run around of phone calls and promises, a certified letter with endorsment of documentation was mailed to Oldsmobile on the matter. I was given a claim number a month ago by Oldsmobile of 1-253388704. Melissa keffaber (purchased as melissa johnson).

Turn signal and hazard warnig lamps working intermittent.

Intermittently while driving at low speeds hazard lights failed to operate. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hazard warning switch needed to be replaced.

Consumer complained about hazard switch and turn signal switch problems which occurred intermittently. Manufacturer issued a recall for this make, model and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Consumer's vehicle experienced same problem as mentioned in NHTSA recall 03v327000. Vehicle's hazard warning light switches may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

The consumer stated that the turn signals failed intermittently. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.

Turn signal malfunctioned because of the defect indicated in the hazard warning switch recall 03v327000. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

The hazard warning switch h failed, causing the turn signal to malfunction. Recall 03v327000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the rcall due to VIN.

While driving, the turn signal lights failed to work.

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 03v327000 concerning hazard flashing warning lights:switch. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.

Intermittently turn signal/hazard lights, and high beam light failed to function. On some occasions there was a slight pop before the warning lights failed. Dealership indicated that the hazard switch had to be replaced.

The turn signals are inoperative. The driver was unable to use them to signal the intention to turn. This was due to the defect described in the hazard warning switch recall 03v327000. But, this vehicle was not involved in recall due to VIN.

While driving 50 mph, the hazard warning switch light came on by itself and the driver was unable to turn it off. The driver pulled over and a gentleman that happened to be a mechanic turned the hazard lights off. Please provide further details. The consumer was notified of a recall but it was for 200-2001 vehicles.

I found a recall on the NHTSA site which exactly described a problem I am having with my turn signals failing to function. Upon reporting the problem to a gm dealer, I was informed that although I am having a problem exactly as described by the recall, my VIN falls outside the recall group. My vehicle has a dangerous malfunction that won't be replaced by the dealer because supposedly the problem had been fixed.

Intermittently. Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. Dealer and was manufactured were notified. Please provide further information.

The hazard light switch malfunctioned. The turn signals did not always work; the hazard switch had to be pushed in and out to make the signals work. The dealerships fixed the vehicle. There was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The problem started in January of 2004, it was intermittent.

The hazard light switch works intermittantly on my 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. After looking into saw that there was a recall on many 2000 Aleros for the same problem. When it stops I can normally get it to work for a few minutes longer by pushing the top of the switch down or wiggling it. The dealer wanted to charge me over $100 to replace it. I refused and purchased the switch myself for $30. Seems very odd that gm would recall many cars with the same switch and same problem but not others. Wanted to bring to your attention that this swtich is a problem in earlier models of the Alero as well.

Turn signals and hazard lamps are intermittently inoperable.