Ignition Switch Problems of Oldsmobile Alero - part 2

2002 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repair issues. The consumer requested reimbursement for the expenses incurred pertaining to the replacement of the ignition switch. The consumer stated several times the vehicle left her, as well as her son stranded. The vehicle belong to her son. However, he no longer owns it.

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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.

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2002 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice and consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. The ignition switch and lock cylinder were replaced on April 3, 2010.

Along with the current general motors recall with the ignition switches the olds Alero olds aurora pontiac grand am also have same issues just google ignition problems (alero) car stalls while driving no start issues must do a relearn process to get the car to start and eventually car will no longer start. General motors was aware of this issue but never issued a recall. It deals with the ignition switch and faulty security system that were supposed to work in conjunction with each other.

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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.

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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 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. It took him approximately 40 minutes to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they repaired the fuel pump. Immediately after the repair was made, the failure continued. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the failure was due to the ignition switch of the electrical system. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact has only owned the vehicle for seven weeks. The failure and current mileages were 74,000.

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.

- the contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero with a current and failure mileage of 181,000 miles. While driving at 35 mph began decelerating and the vehicle lost power with no warning in the middle of the road. The weather was sunny and 75 degrees. She was able to restart the vehicle after 30 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed her that the vehicle was part of recall 07e021000 for fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices. The recalled failure could result in a fire, but the contact had not experienced the recall failure to date. She spoke with delphi, gm and Oldsmobile dealers, and none of the dealers were willing to complete the recall work free of charge. The consumer stated the dealership is asking for additional monies besides the $417. 21 that was already paid. The consumer stated the vehicle is still in the dealerships possession and she wants the vehicle returned with the problem fixed. The consumer stated that on 06/07/07 the dealership informed her to pick up the vehicle that it was ready when consumer came to pick up vehicle the manager informed her he does not feel safe returning the car to her and the dealership is requesting an additional $262. 00 for an ignition switch. Updated 06/25/07.

The security light started coming on in my car in 2004. My car is a 2002. I brought my car to a gm dealership and they said that they couldn't find anything wrong, so I did not pay attention to the light until one day my car refused to start. As I had just replaced the battery and the lights/radio worked, my husband asked around and a few people who have owned Oldsmobile vehicles stated that if you leave the car in the "on" position for 10-12 minutes that it will reset the security light and the car will start. It worked and I brought my car to a second gm dealership and they quoted a diagnostic run to determine what is causing my car not to start, but they too did not know what was causing it. The most recent occurrence was in October 2006, but instead of resetting for a few months, like before, the car refused to start the very next time I tried to start it. I did research online and found that there are several models (1999-2002, at least) that have the same problem. I contacted gm to notify them of this occurrence and the fact that it was not only occurring to my car. I have not heard back. . . Yet? I no longer have confidence that my car is reliable. For the time being, I use the method, but now that I am pregnant and winter is fast approaching (I live in minnesota), I no longer find this solution acceptable. I do not want to jeopardize my child's life by having to remain in negative degree weather for ten minutes in order for the car to "reset itself," so I am currently researching alternative cars to purchase.

: the contact stated the vehicle's ignition would not start. The security light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the fuel pump was replaced. The problem reoccurred three weeks later and the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The problem reoccurred three weeks later and the dealership replaced the ignition switch.

Since Feb. My car has been in for repairs 4 times. I bought the car used in sept. 05 and almost immediately noticed there was a problem when the window would not roll down and the temp. Gauge went on hot (and the car was not). I took it in to the dealer and they of course found nothing wrong since the computer they use to diagnose problems wasn't registering anything. Not quite a month had passed when I started to have difficulty starting the car, a few days later the car stalled while driving in a. M. Traffic on the fwy. It was taken to the dealer again, they stated it was cpc computer had to be reprogrammed and the igniter had to be replaced. On the way home after picking up the car, it stalled again, and would not restart. Again the next day it was taken in and the ignition switch was replaced. A few weeks pass and the same problems start to occur, this time when it was there, nothing could be found. This is a potentially a very dangerous problem, this time again driving on the fwy. The car stalled, I made it to the shoulder of the road, the car again as usual would not restart, next time this happens I may not be as lucky. My car is at the dealer currently and they cannot seem to find out what is wrong. In reading other numerous complaints this obviously is a problem. Who is responsible? does someone have to killed before GMC does something about this?.

For a couple of days I've had trouble turning the key to turn on the vehicle. Two days ago I put the key in the ignition and it wouldn't budge. I cannot get the key to turn the slightest bit. I bought a new ignition switch in hopes that this will solve the problem.

Timing chain broke at 60k miles. Destroyed valves. Also ignition switch broke at 45k miles.

Beginning in November 2004 the consumer began to have problems with the electrical system in the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. When the vehicle was purchased the air bag light came on. The consumer was concerned that the air bag light will cause the air bags not to deploy in case of an accident. Also, she was concerned that the air bags would deploy when there was no accident. The vehicle has been to the repair shop 6 times due to brake problems. . When the vehicle had 20,000 miles it had to have the rotors turned and brake shoes replaced. The brakes were still making a humming noise. The dealership could not figure out why the vehicle was having problems with the air bag light or with the brakes. The cruise control, door panels, windows were inoperative. The transmission or front axle seal was leaking, the blinkers were blinking too fast, the windshield was leaking, the carpet lining was coming out of the trunk, the engine made a knocking noise, the back trim around the seats didn't fit properly, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuse box was replaced.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the key had ejected from the ignition switch while the vehicle remained in the drive position. The contact also stated that the ignition switch would turn to the off position and the vehicle had stalled multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the vehicle and they stated that the ignition switched needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number:14v400000(electrical system). The vehicle was repaired under the recall,however,the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Gb.

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Consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition while traveling at 50 mph. Vehicle is not covered under warranty. Nhtsa recall 00v372000. . . . . Dealer refused to replace ignition switch even though it was considered unsafe in case of an accident and/or fire. To replace it would cost $145. O4 plus approximately $150. 00 for labor. Consumer could not afford it, was on social security.

The power window motor has burned out twice. There was an accident. The vehicle was in park automatically put itself in reverse, rolled back hitting another vehicle. Also, the ignition switch. Upon putting the key into the ignition the consumer has to spray it with 40/40 wd before the vehicle will start. Please provide any further information.

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Consumer took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance and dealer determined that vehicle needed the following replacements: a new ignition lock cylinder, intake manifold, multi function switch, and an engine oil flush. Consumer stated that when she put key in the ignition it would not turn, but did not know that vehicle would need a new switch. Also, there was ticking noise when she tried to start the vehicle.

Complaint received via e-mail. Ignition cylinder locked up and I had to replace it at $350. 00 plus towing charges. Yesterday, October 24, the same thing happened. Another friend of mine who owns a 2000 Alero has had 3 of these ignition cylinders replaced at the cost of $350. 00 each.

Intermittently consumer was unable to turn/start the vehicle due to ignition switch failure. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The consumer stated the security light kept coming on and the vehicle eventually shut down due to this. The vehicle has been to the dealership five times. The dealership replaced the ignition switch housing. This could go on between one to six months before the problem happened again. The customer service line at Oldsmobile continuously told the consumer they were looking into the problem. She has contacted the manufacturer three times. The problem started on November 14, 2003. The past two times this has occurred the security light came on while driving. The owner's manual stated at that a t this point the consumer should pull over and restart the vehicle or it will shut down while driving.

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact has been experiencing failures with her vehicle ever since it was purchased. The speedometer displayed inaccurate readings and the braking system was locked twice due to a defective wheel bearing. The ignition switch was replaced twice and recently failed again. She is unable to remove the key from the ignition because it locked in place. The contact will take the vehicle in for repair. The failure mileage was 24,500 and current mileage was 92,273.

I have had my 2002 Oldsmobile Alero since 2002. Within six months of having this car the ignition switch went bad and was unable to start the car and it had to be repaired. This was repaired by the dealer that I purchased it from because the company that was in charge of my extended warranty went bankrupt. Since then I have had to pay to replace a gasket in the engine that keeps engine coolant and engine oil from mixing together because the gasket that was manufactured with the car was not the right thickness. (since this is a known defect by mechanics why wasn't this recalled or a service bulletin initiated?) I continue to have problems with the driver door control panel that controls the windows and the side mirrors and window locks. The windows in my car can only be controlled by the driver because the window lock is stuck in the "on" position. I have also had problems with the windows falling down into the door and have had one window replaced in December 2007 but now in September 2008 the passenger window is experiencing the same symptoms and now will have to replace this window as well. Right now the most annoying thing about this car is the turn signals. They function as they should but the clicking noise for the turn signal will not turn off when I have made a turn (it actually makes a clicking noise about 3 times as fast as the regular turn click). I have had this looked at by a mechanic and I was told that this was not part of the hazard light recall which my car falls under so it was not fixed. It is a very distracting problem and the only time I can get relief from the clicking noise is when I actually get ready to make a turn by turning on the actual turn signal. There are a number of problems that numerous owners are experiencing. I am hoping that some thing is done about the windows and the engine gasket. I don't think consumers should be responsible for poor engineering and design. Gm should make things right.

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.

Turning signal is not working properly. Also, when putting key into ignition and then taking the key back out key will be really hot. Contacted dealer ,and dealer is not willing to do anything.

While driving on the highway, vehicle stalled out and consumer could not start up again. After contacting the dealer, consumer found out that vehicle shut off because of ignition switch failure.

On 2 separate occasions, 10 thousand miles and several months apart the ignition cylinder froze leaving the vehicle unable to start and the driver stranded. First failure occurred at dealer during service and customer was not notified of failure. Second failure happened in customers driveway and required towing. Tow truck owner mentioned he had seen this problem on other Alero's recently.

When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle is jerking and lurching forward. Also, when taking key out of ignition all other electrical items keep coming on, and brake rotors continue to wear out. Dealer can't determine the cause of problems.

Consumer's 2001 olds Alero has iginition switch problems.

For the last two months turn signal randomly goes out. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch. Vehicle has also been to other dealers, who could not fix the problem.

The consumer had problems with the ignition. The consumer had a difficult time turning the vehicle on and off. The consumer stated the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The intake manifold was replaced. The consumer was informed that coolant was leaking into the oil. Provide further details.