Ignition Problems of Oldsmobile Alero - part 1

2001 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer writes in regards to defective ignition coil recall notice states same problem as consumer brake and steering failure accident. The consumer stated while driving over bumpy patch in the road the ignition was inadvertently switched out of the "run" position resulting in an accident.

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The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. After driving and arriving at her destination, the contact stated that the vehicle key came out of the ignition switch on its own. The contact stated that this was an every day occurrence ever since the vehicle was repaired for an ignition switch recall issued by the manufacturer in April of 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 8-2930117201 was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing, which located a failure code at the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) would only update the keys; it would not replace the ignition switch. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure caused the engine to shut off as the vehicle was started. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer who replaced another ignition switch. The dealer advised that the wiring harness and the ignition cylinder were faulty, but they were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. When the vehicle was turned off, it took repeated attempts to restart. The contact stated that the security light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who also diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The failure mileage was 168,680.

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The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts, but the failure recurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the failure could be due to a faulty ignition switch and/or various engine failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system) and performed the recommendations from the notification, including driving with a single key. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,570.

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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who was unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Rk updated 4/22/cn the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a loss of steering and would not continue to run. The dealer advised the ignition was the cause of the failure. Updated 04/24/2014.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was extremely difficult to steer and upon making a turn, the vehicle stalled multiple times. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the electrical ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,740. The VIN was not available. . . Updated 08/11/14.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The repairs were done to the vehicle on three separate occasions. The manufacture was not contacted about this failure. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

The turn signals on my 02 Alero do not always work. They will come on and off on random occasions and nothing could be done to fix it. Also the car security system does not always allow the car to start. When the engine doesn't start I have to stick the key in the ignition for 10 minutes until the security light stops flashing then it will start. I had the try to fix it and the only solution they think might work (but not sure) is to turn off the security system completely.

I have a 2000 Alero that is having a starting problem due to the stock security system. It has recently came up out of no where, and prevents me from getting to work, or anywhere else I need. I have replaced the passlock cylinder in the ignition, fuel pump and filter, but still when I turn the car to acc or on, the fuel pump does not come on, but the security light does. I was told the security system shuts off power to the fuel pump. This is a big problem because it happens multiple times a week, to the point I'm afraid to turn my car off anywhere I go. I don't mind replacing the parts, I just need to know how, and no one will inform me.

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Came out after work to start my car and turned the key and got nothing. Had the car towed before I was told it was due to the security system in this model. After researching the internet and a call to the dealer where I purchased the car I was told to leave the car in the on position for 10-15 minutes then turn it off and start the car. Which worked but at sub zero temps. This is not a very acceptable solution. And as this happens at least once a day now it is not what I paid for. The windshield has been removed and reinstalled bcs. I was told it leaked and was causing the problem and when that didn't solve it the ignition was replaced twice and to no avail it still doesn't start as it should.

In September 2008 I was doing some errands and it was fine at one place that I had stopped at well I had stopped to go grocery shopping came out and went to put my key in the ignition and nothing would happened, it wouldn't even turn over. Called my dad, he came out to look at it everything appeared to be fine due to previous when I first bought the car there was misfire situation that had to be fixed. I had it towed to the dealer. The next morning after they hooked it up to the diagnostic test come to find out it was my pass lock system. Which, is where your computer doesn't read your key and stops sending fuel to the engine. So, to have it replaced with labor and all cost me about 600. 00 to get it fixed. They had to purchase a new pass lock system and install it in my car.

The key would not turn and had to fiddle with it to work, so I took it to a dealer and had the ignition key cylinder changed along with the key(?). Cost was over $500. 00 with mileage at 60,981. Just past warranty. This is ridiculous and should never happen. I feel I should be compensated for some of this at this mileage.

I purchased a 2002 v-6 Oldsmobile Alero sedan in Aug 2006 at 80,000 miles and at 85,000 miles in sept 2006 already had my first repair on the ignition passlock system. The ignition lock cylinder was supposed to be replaced but in June of 2008 a failure occurred again with the ignition lock cylinder. I contacted superior Chevrolet mon July 21st in person and requested reimbursement for my repair that occurred at perry Chevrolet in columbia, mo. The service manager told me that I was out of the warranty limits but this was "an uncommon problem for the ignition lock cylinder to be replaced twice within 45,000 miles. " his name was bernie smith. I then contacted gm customer service agent daniel churchill the same day 7/21/08. I was told I would be contacted between 11:30a and 3:30p on wed July 23rd 2008 but ws contacted at 4:30p with the news that the service advisor jerry at superior Chevrolet said this problem was "common for the mileage and age of the vehicle. " I have yet to be reimbursed or given a straight answer of why the part failed.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and no repairs were performed. The contact stated that the ignition switch was recently replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 08/19/lj.

Purchased 2003 Alero in 2004, 2nd one (I loved the first one), with 32k miles. Vinyl over passenger airbag was peeling - dealer fixed at no cost - now in 2010 it peeled off completely. At 39k had to replace the ignition cylinder. One of the front drivers side window bracket broke - waiting for the window to fall into the door. At about 50k the turn signal clicking starting without using the signals & is still do it today. I have not tried to fix it because I have read so many thing on the internet about cost & that it was recalled on older Alero models. It has finally gotten to the point that the signals only work part time and I have to turn on the hazards to get the turn signal to work - accident causing I think so. The plastic around the gear shift that lights up at night now gets hot enough to hurt if touched. I am very disappointed that gm won't help so many people that have put money and faith in their product. I think gm just doesn't want to deal with the olds products. If it was a problem then and there are so many complaints now then it must still be a problem. I personally will not recommend a gm vehicle to anyone and will be going back to Ford.

The failure is general motors passlock theft deterent system. My car does not start on numerous occations because of this problem that should be recalled. My car has been in a general motors repair shop five times with this problem and it still occurs. It has left me stranded, late for school, late for work, among other things because it will not start for 10 minutes until it resets. It is a safety issue and is embarrrassing when you cant move your car for 10 minutes after refueling at a gas station causing other people to get angry.

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The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that she was unable to restart the vehicle after it was parked. The dealer stated that the ignition and the fuel pump caused the failure and they made the replacement. Approximately a year and a half later, the failure recurred. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The dealer stated that there was a malfunction with the security system and was unable to duplicate the failure. However, the dealer replaced the electrical harness. The contact also stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle jerked and then shut off. The dealer stated that the timing chain failed and made the repair. The failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 58,000.

Today, 13 Apr 05, while driving my wife's car to and from work, her 2000 Alero shut down at high speeds 65 to 70 mph. I was able to pull it off the side of the road each time, but power steering and brakes were hard to use. One of these times almost caused an accident. After pulling to the side of the road, I was able to turn off the ignition and restart the vehicle. There seems to be a major electrical problem. I have taken the vehicle in for the intermittent signals about 3 months ago and these are not working now either, I will be taking the vehicle back in to fix.

I have a 2000 Alero and it fails to start every once in a while. The problem seems to be coming from the ignition fuse but even after changing the fuse it would still not start. I as well as my mechanic are baffled. The latest was last weekend but it has happened about 6 times. The weather has nothing to do with it as well as the amount of driving done or not done. It seems to be a random occurrence.

While driving at various speeds vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over. Vehicle started back up with no problem. Had taken vehicle to dealership mechanic, but problem was not resolved.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,791.

The ignition key would not turn. The dealer claimed it was torque lock but the consumer disagreed. The vehicle has not been repaired.

This complaint is similar to complaint numbers 563702, 712756, 724936. Late last year, I had to have the key lock cylinder and security chip in the ignition/key system replaced to the tune of several hundred dollars (problem with fidelity warranty service) and now the key cylinder which was reported to have been replaced was apparently not replaced. Now I can't start my car with the key. The key will not turn, like putting your car key in another car. It wouldn't turn the lock. I have noticed several times when I couldn't turn the car off all the way but the key would come out. I have also found the same problem in other gm cars that I use professionally. The car key comes out from time to time when the car is running, or when the car isn't turned all the way off. . . . It's not a constant problem but it is a problem.

My car refused to start or died while on the fwy on more than one occasion. Everything worked (lights, radio), but the engine wouldn't "turn over. " ck engine light on- tow-truck driver couldn't start. Towed to dealer. Gm service could never figure out the problem- mulitple electrical problems- put through diagnostic tests-computer module replaced and deterrent module needs replacing- car "thinks" its being stolen, so it cuts off the fuel pump. (2)signal lights and emergency signal some times stop working. Dealer always unable to figure out how to permanently fix the defect. Cost between extended warranty and my pocket 13k plus. Finally fed up with gm-the dealer-inability to fix the problems x 1. 5 years traded the car in. Will never by a gm product!.

One failed due to the others failure. No safety defect listed.

I have 2002 olds Alero it won't start. Changed the fuel pump and fuel filter. But my security light keeps flashing so I went online to see what could be the problem. And found many people with the same problem thats causing me which is that the security light keeps flashing and make the whole vehicle not start, think its locked which I don't understand cause it drives fine for few days and then kaput. This should be a recall or something.

Security light prevents start of engine. I have been told by the dealership the computer chip in the ignition is not reading the code on the key properly. At times the mileage switches over to kilometers and at the same time the rpm's do not register. The lever for the rpm's just bounces around.

Car doesn't always start when I turn the key in the ignition. Takes a few seconds to turn over. Driver side mirror shakes. The numbers on the radio buttons have rubbed off. Rear defrost doesn't always work. Rotors are always wearing out. Used to hear a clunking noise every time I turned the steering wheel - had the steering rack replaced. Interior dome light falls off.

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Consumer can pull the key out of the ignition while the vehicle is in gear. The consumer stated when he started the vehicle the transmission was in foward gear, the consumer had to take it out of reverse , then shift it back into reverse in order to back out.

1)the abs braking system feels weak and a substantial vibration of the entire steering wheel and front panel of the car occurs when brakes are applied. Car does not stop sufficiently unless brakes are fully depressed. 2)the car has not been able to successfully start multiple times and is currently unable to start. The battery has been checked and is fine. No recharging of battery occurs even after jump-starting and running the engine for a lengthy period of time. 3) left rear door panel has parts that are falling off and loose. 4) parking brakes are weak and fail to prevent rolling on inclines. Additionally, there has been a recall placed on this model for failure to conform to federal/canada motor vehicle saftey standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact. ".

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