Turn Signal Problems of Oldsmobile Alero - part 2

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at an unknown speed, the turn signals stopped working. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no warnings prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000 and current mileage was 103,000.

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2002 Oldsmobile Alero, turn signals are not working properly, sometimes they just quit working. Is there a recall for this problem as I see there many complaints with the flasher unit or hazard component. When I called the dealer I was told I could bring in the car and it would cost me $100. 00 to see what the problem is plus be charged to fix the problem or I could take it somewhere else. There is a defective part that needs to be replaced as this is a safety issue and the consumer should not be charged to have the problem corrected.

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I am ashamed to say I own a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. I bought it last years as a back-up car, so we would have transportation should one of our newer vehicle have problems. I gave $2000 for it and have spent just as much on repairs. The turn signals only work intermittently though every fuse in it has been replaced. The anti-lock break light on the dash stays on. The front passenger strut broke and blew out the tire in the process. I was fortunate I wasn't killed when this happened. And now the heater blower has started making an awful noise, so it will likely need to be replaced soon. In addition the change oil light stays on, I have had it to numerous shops and no one can determine why it won't reset. The warning lights on the dash from all of this are a considerable distraction as well as all the problems they point to. I am appalled that in the USA we put a stamp of approval on such a horrible vehicle. In my opinion the entire vehicle should be recalled and replaced with one that runs properly. It is absurd and dangerous. I am fortunate I was not going a high speed when either strut broke. . . Oh nearly forgot to mention that the rear driver-side strut also broke just this week. My biggest question is, who's name do I give to my lawyer when I am forced to drive this vehicle and someone is hurt? it is likely, given the hazards that come with this car that eventually something bad will happen. I just pray I won't have to drive it much.

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Same problem as the 1999- 2002 malibu, grand am, and Alero with intermittent turn signals due to the hazard switch.

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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.

We have been having trouble with our turn signals going out sporadically. We never know when they are going to not work. This is very dangerous but we were told tat only certain VIN#s had this recall. However this is happening to too many people who are having to pay out of pocket for this repair, it is ridiculous. We also like many others have had the problem with not being able to start our vehicles because of the ignition. We had to pay $700 to get it rekeyed, and we have a passenger window that has fell into the door, which still is not fixed. We should all be given the opportunity to get the signals fixed under recall not just some when its the same problem.

Turn signal indicators & lamps fail erratically. . . . . . Then operate regularly before failing again.

The car signal light works intermittently. Sometimes when I turn the signals on they come on. Then sometimes when I turn them on they do nothing. They don't come on at all.

Turn signals and flashers don't work. Sometimes they work fine, other times do not. Happens more and more. Security light flashes, when flashing car will not start.

Intermittant turn signals and hazard warning lights.

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The turn signal failed to activate while attempting to turn the vehicle. The contact's wife discovered a recall, however, the manufacturer stated that the year of his vehicle was not included. He felt that it should be included because the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as mentioned in the recall. The speed and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.

I have a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero that I bought used with 48,000 miles. And I have a similar problem as many other people. Sometimes when I go to put turn signal on, it won't work. This happens at random times with no notice. I often get honked at for not using my turn signal, when I have every intention of doing so, they just won't work. Also, sometimes when I start my car, the dials do not come on automatically. They all remain on zero. It has even taken up to 5 minutes for my communication system to register that I have started the car. Also, at times my air conditioner will just stop blowing. It comes back on in a few minutes, but it will come on and go off several times. Then it will finally remain on. All these things happen in conjunction with each other but I can't be able to locate the cause of the problems. I don't even know if they are related, I just know they all happen at the same time.

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Turn signal intermittently inoperable.

Car turns over but will not start. It has left me stranded 3 times so far. I have spend over a thousand dollars on parts alone, and now it is in the shop for I new fuel pump. (another $450) I have read many reports of the something happening to other people and no recall. It would really help to have a recall to save people their hard earn money on a problem that should have been fixed before the car was sold. I have been late to work many times, had to catch buses, and walk many miles because of this car. I have paid over $300 on rides to and from work just so I can pay for parts for the car to only run for a week. So please can you have a recall issued so me and countless other can have the good running car we all pay for in the first place. Thank you jarvis joyner.

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My turn signals and hazard lights have intermittently been completely ceasing to work. This comes and goes, but sometimes will be temporarily remedied if I push the hazard button and then release it. In researching NHTSA, I found NHTSA recall 03v327000 which perfectly mirrors the symptoms I am having. Unfortunately, when I contacted gm regarding the recall, they said my VIN does not fall within the range. I feel this failure is related. My VIN is 1g3nl52e61c163545. The file number with gm is 71-434117941. At this point, they say they can't help me since my VIN doesn't fall within their range associated with this recall.

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the turn signals worked intermittently. The failure occurred 80 percent of the time. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 90,000.

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.

Turn signals intermittently work.

On the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero the turning signal works occasionally. I contact gm to report this. I was told that I would be sent a form to fill out for recall and I have never received. This raises a problems driving and is not a safe way to drive. I have had my fuses' changed and the turning signals still doesn't work all the time.

I'm not for sure if your interested in this type of complaint, but I received a letter from Oldsmobile pertaining to my 2002 olds. Alero that there was a possible problem with the turning signal and/or hazards. This letter came from their recall center but it stated in the letter it wasn't a recall. Well a couple of months previously my turning signal would stop working while I was driving then it would work, stop working, work but never for too long of time. Sometimes it would be fine for weeks then it would start up again. Well, after I received this letter I was for sure that this letter probably pertained to my problem and made an appointment with the olds. Dealer in vincennes, in. When I went to pick it up, they said the turn signal never quit working, which I replied its going to be a one in a million chance that it will do it for you. I would have to leave my car there for a month for it to occur for them to catch it, I just thought this problem was what the letter was referring to. He stated if he fixed everything that could possible be wrong with the turn signal I would have a repair bill as long as his arm. My concern is I feel like I could be in a serious accident if the turn signal quits working again or getting a ticket for not using it when it actually failed. I'm kind of at a loss of what I actually can do. I know this might not be the problem they are referring to because they really didn't explain in the letter it just said contact your olds dealer, which they were of no help. I asked him if he was aware of the letter sent out and he said kind of. Any help you can give me would be appreciated.

Intermittent turn signal failure, left or right, no pattern, unpredictable, happening for more then a year at least once in each daily 70 mile round trip.

Turn signal lights flicker but fail to come on in back of vehicle, or they just don't work at all. This is an intermittent problem. I may start out driving and they are fine, then they completely stop working, and by the end of the trip they work again. Sometimes they work the whole trip, sometimes none at all. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I replaced the fuse for the signal lights and this did not remedy the problem. This has been an ongoing problem for the past few months.

The turn signals at times can be working, then they stop completely while operating the vehicle. . . . . After all while will begin working again.

In the past two weeks my turn signals quit working without any warning and just as mysteriously start working again. I have not taken it to a dealer as it has only occurred twice. I seen a report about this problem on the news.

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.

I discovered my turn signals weren't working while driving recently. Since then I've discovered that the problem is intermittent; sometimes they work with no problems, sometimes not. Generally I can monkey with the hazard light button after I've turned the car on but before I start driving to ensure that they're in working condition. But it's no guarantee they'll be working at the end of the trip. While researching this problem online I see that a number of people are experiencing it and that the NHTSA is investigating. I plan on having it repaired as soon as I get a chance, but it'd be nice if there was a recall outstanding already.

The turn signal is flashing in and out of use. Sometimes it works when you turn the signal on, and other times it does not work. Sometimes it stops working after it has started working, and it goes out before the turn is completed. There has been no crash yet, but I do not feel safe when making a turn and the signal stops working. I have not had the vehicle serviced at this time, because I thought a recall had been issued and I was waiting on the letter from the manufacturer.

Consumer complained about a turn signal problem. The turn signals worke d intermittently. The problem first started on August 15, 2005. The consumer was in the process of getting the repair done. Manufacturer's recall 03043 was issued for earlier year models.

The contact stated that the turn signals worked intermittently. He had not taken the vehicle to a dealer at this time. No repairs or corrections have been made. There was a recall on an earlier model year, however, this vehicle experienced the same defect as indicated in the recall.

2002 Oldsmobile Alero - turn signal only works intermittently.

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.

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.

Signal lights work only sometimes. The same problem was in the 2001 Oldsmobile and had a recall for the correction. Nothing for the 2002 which is doing the same thing as the Oldsmobile 2001.

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.

Malfunctioning turn signals.