When it rains car either wont start, or guages will not work. Radio stops working. Brake lights go on and off. Fuse box was corroded, replaced worked fine for about 2 months and no is acting up again. Mechanics could find nothing else wrong. It was in the shop 4 times before they fixed the fuse box. Dealership tried to fix something that wasnt the problem and charge $450 more than the cost.
1999 Oldsmobile Alero electrical complaints
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Rear defroster, steering, brakes (3x's), engine, radiator, belt, security systerm, tape deck, power windows.
Oldsmobile alero 1999 the vehicle experienced brake and rotor problems. *sc the alternator failed. The driver's side window regulator failed. The front coils spring failed. The oxygen sensor was replaced. Left front ABS sensor and hub assembly were replaced.
Left school went to the bank, came out smoke was coming from under hood by front passenger tire. I cracked the hood and smoke increased. I could smell something burning, I put the hood back down and asked the bank teller to call 911. Fire department came and opened hood, alternator was burned out entirely and there had been no warning signs at any time. Had to leave vehicle, will have to replace alternator, and pay for towing. Advised by the fire department not to turn the ignition for any reason because the alternator will ignite, until replaced.
While driving to work on jan 17 I turned on the rear defroster. Within a few minutes, two to three, I heard a popping sound. Just one time, so I started looking around the interior of the car. I noticed a hole between the rear passenger window and the rear window. My alero was a 2 door. When I got when I could pull over there were flames coming from the hole. I was unable to put them out. I called 911. By time the fire trucks arrived the car was fully engulfed in flames and was beyond saving. The only thing left of it was the body and the engine.
A shortage continuously occurs within the fuse box, causing electrical components to malfunction.
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.
Check engine light came on and security light started to blink when we got back from a trip. We took it in and the diagnostic check revealed that the knock sensor was bad. So that was replaced. (code 00327). *ak but now the light still keeps coming on for the same code even though it's already been fixed.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for a sudden acceleration issue. Vehicle was accelerating without the accelerator pedal being depressed. While having this issue checked dealership noticed that the head gasket failed and leaked radiator anti freeze into the engine. The cause of the sudden acceleration was due to a bad chip in the mother board. The cause of the radiator anti freeze leak was undetermined.*ak
I have a 1999 oldsmobile alero. I had the exact same issue with the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights:switch described in the federal safety agency campaign id number :03v327000 for 2000 model year vehicles. I had to pay to replace it my self. Is there a recall on the 1999 model year? If not why not?
While driving the vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but it wouldn't start. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem.
While driving at highway speed vehicle caught on fire without warning. As a result, vehicle was totaled.
Front drivers side leaks water when there is a heavy rain. Causes different dash board gauges to malfunction
While driving without warning all the digital gauges failed but became functional a few days later. A diagnostic test was done but the cause was not found and the problem still exist. *nlm.
The ignition key would not turn. The dealer claimed it was torque lock but the consumer disagreed. The vehicle has not been repaired.
While driving, the speedometer and bells come on intermittently, at least 2-3 times a week. *nlm
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.
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.
The horn was inoperative.
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made to the leaking intake manifold.
One failed due to the others failure.no safety defect listed.
This is about the third time that I have brought the alero in for repair for the same problems. The service dept claims that they can not fix the problem since they can not reconstruct the problem. However, the problems are: during and after it rains the drivers side floor is wet, the truck pops open, the dashboard instrument panel fails, the radio fails, the tail lights fail, the keyless entry system fails, and the car doesnt start. The problems that they have fixed already have been both driver side and passenger side windows had to be replaced, the lights on dash board fixed and noise comeing from under the back part of the car. I gave them the car on 12/24/01 and told them I do not want it back until its completely fixed.
Consumer complains that brakes are bad, dealership made repairs.
Battery died @ gas station(6yr/75k repl model)/when rpl'd found acid on ABS module/brake lines under battery.gm case #c05363927-gm won't repair or pay for diag of brake sys or reimburse $75 for battery that was under 2.5 yrs old(label on battery says 6yr-75000 mile battery).multiple occurences noted on the federal safety agency complaints database lead me to believe gm is aware of problem already.one customer odi id #868902 had acid eat hole in brake line.other occurences on file already.
Battery exploded ,causing acid to leak onto positive terminal, resulting in dashboard lights going out. Please provide further information.
Battery exploded, causing acid to leak onto positive terminal. . Please provide further information.
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Sun roof assemby failed, required 3 months to replace/repair. Brake pads replaced on all 4 wheels at low mileage. Seat belt on driver latch is loose on seat belt. Rear seat does not lock in place. Battery leaked causing failure to start, battery replaced, but no other components were checked by dealer.
During rain, car leaks through fuse box on both driver and passenger side and also into back floorboards on both sides. This occurs through sunroof assembly somehow. Dealer has attempted repair on 6 occasions and failed each time.
Battery went dead while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer.
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