Exterior Lighting Problems of Oldsmobile Alero

Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 411 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (120 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hazard flashing warning light switch (100 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Oldsmobile Alero

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals flickered very fast. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch problem

I received letter from GMC informing of a recall on the hazard flashing warning light (03v327000 or GMC # 03043. I was already experiencing issues at that time the dealer told me that it would have to be completely inoperable to be replaced.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

We have the same problem as gm recall 03043 for 2001 Oldsmobile Alero models, but are told our VIN is not included in the recall. Why? we have a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. Turn signals are intermittently inoperative. Directly related to the hazard warning lights.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Turn signal intermittent and safety flashers inoperative at same time. Doesn't matter if it's in motion, stationary, on city street, highway, etc. , happens approx. 5 minutes after being used. I took my car to a local station and they couldn't repair it due to intermittent problem at first.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem

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.   Read details...




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