1999 Oldsmobile Alero: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 170,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was causing the fans, fuel gauge, and air bags to malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 18, 2014 · 92,000 miles · CA

I received a recall notice and have been trying to get the problem corrected. I made an appointment with bob stall chevrolet here in la mesa, ca. They kept my car for an hour and lied to me and after waiting with no response for an hour, I went to retrieve my car and was told I had to pay $50 to get 3 keys as my keys were not the right ones. I have owned the car for 13 years and have used the keys given to me when I purchased the car. They have always worked and I have never had different keys made. I retrieved my car and keys and came home. Since that time, I have called the customer assistance center twice----both times I was told someone would call me back in less than an hour. I received no call backs. I then tried calling the vehicle safety hotline and was told by two different agents that someone would call me back before the end of business. I have yet to receive a call back. Is there someone out there who can help me? I am a 72 year old widow and hate being forced to drive a car with safety concerns and since I only drive about 50 miles per year, I don't want to be involved in a crash but that remains a possibility since no one seems able to help me. Thank you and I hope to hear from someone soon.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Electrical · 210,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH over a bump, the security warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where a private mechanic reset the security system but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 97,213 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 32 MPH the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. In order to stop the vehicle the contact engaged the emergency brake. During the failure all of the warning lights illuminated. The speedometer also began to display random speeds ranging from 0 MPH to 100 MPH. The vehicle also stalled while driving. The hazard lights would not function. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 97,213.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Electrical · 161,000 miles · NC

While driving my 1999 oldsmobile alero 2.4l, my traction control light came on. It did not give the normal warning indicator to let me know that something was wrong. I stopped at a stop sign. With the oncoming traffic it requires you to quickly enter the intersection. My car stalled in the middle of take of as if it was not getting gas. The oncoming traffic which is traveling at a great rate of speed had to slam on breaks to prevent from hitting my stalled car. Several cars came to a screeching halt and nearly wrecked. I learned that the cause of the car stalling was my throttle position sensor was faulty. This is the second time I have had to replace the tps. The first was done approximately 2 years ago the hendrick dealership in apex north carolina. I experienced the same problem with the traction control light coming and the transmission shift irregular and the car stalling. On the last experience today 28 feb 06 I had my 7 year old son in the back seat. I would like this issue address by the general motors corporation immediately. I narrowly escaped suffering severe injuries and possible lost of life today.

Filed Jul 29, 2005 · Fuel system · NY

My daughter will be driving her 99 alero along and at any given time the car stalls, the power steering and brakes don't work and she has a great deal of difficulty pulling over to get out of traffic. We have taken it to several mechanics, no one can find anything wrong. She is afraid to drive it.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Transmission · 4,777 miles · CA

Occasionally, vehicle will not start after sitting for about an hour...vehicle will try to start...tachometer will fluctuate, but the engine ends up stalling. In order to start the vehicle, the ignition key has to be held in the start position longer than usual...about 5 seconds. Took to various dealer service dept. Several times, but nothing wrong could be found by them. Vehicle is now out of manufacture's warranty...contacted manufacture for assistance, but none given.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Suspension · 58,418 miles · PA

My car was sitting in the parking lot, as I was pulling out of the stall, I heard a bang. After looking at the car, I could see that the right front end was sitting on the tire. I had to have the car towed to a dealer, who told me that the right front coil spring had just broke. Luckily, I was not driving at the time. It could have been potentially fatal had the spring broke while I was driving. I noticed that this same spring has broken on several allergy and 26 grand ams, based on other complaints filed. I have the part, if further investigation is needed. This sounds like a manufacturer's defect. Gm could be exposed to strict product liability because this defect is unreasonably dangerous. I contacted gm, filed a complaint with them, and am waiting for them to call me back. I left 2 additional messages, and no one is returning my calls. I am also going to file a complaint with the pennsylvania attorney general's office.

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Electrical · AR

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.

Filed Sep 15, 2000 · Electrical · PA

The AC delco battery which came original equipment with the vehicle, terminals are located on the side of the battery instead off on top, pulled out causing vehicle to stall unexpectedly. This may have cause a crash. Dealer replaced battery, but with same design.