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.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact activated the turn signals to switch lanes. The hazard light switch began making a rapid, loud clicking noise that lasted for an hour. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The failure has not been corrected. The contact also had to replace the window regulators five times because the plastic breaks and causes the regulators to fail. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 142,000.
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.
The turn signals and hazards lights work periodically. It appears to be something faulty in the connection between the two. If you hit the dash hard enough they will begin working but it is very dangerous b/c you do not know when they will work or when they will not work.
In the last six months three out of 4 windows on my vehicle are now held up with duct tape so that they don't fall into the channel and I can't get them up. Luckily, only one of them managed to do that and a friend managed to get it back up for me. That occurred at the end of january 2006. I could understand one- maybe- but three!!! No. This is definitely a safety issue. I suspect the only reason that my one working window, the back passenger side, is still working is because I haven't tried to put it down- or the result would be the same. I am sure that is going to be expensive to repair, so I guess I'll go with the duct tape for a while. I have also had a problem with the intake manifold, the gaskets on that were replaced in january, 2006. I was losing antifreeze from the overflow tank, and having to fill it every day. Took it to the dealer, and they found the water pump leaking and the intake gaskets leaking. They were replaced at my expense. And... The intermittent turn signal is also a problem. That has been going on for about a year now. It should be recalled for that, like you did for the 2000- 2001 vehicles. The vehicle has 70,000 miles on it. The interior trim on this vehicle is shoddy, and that is being kind. The car was purchased brand new with 23 miles on it when we got it to our house in june, 1999. In less than a year a door panel had to be replaced because it had come apart. The dashboard has been peeling for about 11/2 years because they used cheap glue to hold the covering on the plastic. I realize that you consider that cosmetic, but it shouldn't be happening: I check every alero I see in a parking lot and there are a lot with peeling dashboards. Gm should be responsible for fixing that- they caused the problem. Gm caused multiple problems on this vehicle by doing it on the cheap. It is very costly to the people who own them, and it shouldn't be. I don't mind paying for routine repairs, I expect that, but these problems are not "routine".
Dt: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermediately. The dealership replaced a computer component trying to repair the problem, however the problem recurred. The contact felt that the problem was the same as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 03v327000/ investigation number rq04005. There was a special service campaign being done by the manufacturer. The dealership said this vehicle was not included. *ak updated 12/7/2005.
Dt: 1999 with 22,000 miles on the car. When the consumer went to push the hazard switch it sunk into the dashboard. And couldn't get the flasher to go off. Consumer talked to the manufacturer, who was aware of the problem. Something broke behind the switch, when the switched was pushed. Consumer has already taken the car to the dealer and had repairs done.
The hazard light switch works intermittantly on my 1999 oldsmobile alero. After looking into saw that there was a recall on many 2000 aleros for the same problem. When it stops I can normally get it to work for a few minutes longer by pushing the top of the switch down or wiggling it. The dealer wanted to charge me over $100 to replace it. I refused and purchased the switch myself for $30. Seems very odd that gm would recall many cars with the same switch and same problem but not others. Wanted to bring to your attention that this swtich is a problem in earlier models of the alero as well.
I have a 1999 oldsmobile alero and there is a problem with the blinkers and hazard lights. Both do not always work and I have had them checked out by my dealer. They were not able to fix the problem before my warranty ran out, and there is clearly a problem that was not caused by me, but must be some kind of malfunction.
Both windows on my car have fallen into the door. Before falling into the door there was a grinding noise and the a loud pop.
My 1999 oldsmobile alero two door has been having problems with the emergency flashers and turn indicators. Often times when the lever is engaged the blinkers will make a click sound as they do when they are working and fail to continue blinking. The solution I have found is to push the emergency flasher button on the dashboard. This is sometimes effective in getting the blinkers to begin working again. However, when it doesn't solve the problem, I am unable to properly signal for turns. This has on several occasions caused problems for me at stop signs and uncontrolled intersections. In addition, the wiring (not sure if it's related) for the windows has caused my windows to not work. I'm sure you can understand that if I am unable to roll down my windows, and my blinkers don't work, then there is virtually no way to signal my turns and lane changes properly. The blinkers fuse has never blown. The emergency flashers and blinkers are obviously related from the sound and fact that they seem to cause the other to fail or begin to work. I have done a small amount of research and found there was a recall for the 2000 year of my car. Obviously, that doesn't help my situation. Please contact me so we can find a solution that is less costly than the collision that is imminent from these failures.
Turn signal and hazard warnig lamps working intermittent.
Turn signals intermittently failed during operation. Authorized dealer identified faulty hazard switch as root case and replaced at my expense.
Intermittently turn signal/hazard lights, and high beam light failed to function. On some occasions there was a slight pop before the warning lights failed. Dealership indicated that the hazard switch had to be replaced.
Turn signals worked intermittently. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that there was a recall. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The turning on the turn signal would come on and go off intermittently on its own. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the mechanic determined that turn signal switch unit needed to be replaced due to a burnt wire. *ak the consumer stated there a recall was issued for gm vehicles with the exact problem.
Emergency flasher switch malfunctioned on three occasions. The switches failed every 30,000 miles. When the emergency flashers failed the turn signals also became ineffective.
While driving 50 MPH, the hazard warning switch light came on by itself and the driver was unable to turn it off. The driver pulled over and a gentleman that happened to be a mechanic turned the hazard lights off. Please provide further details. *jb the consumer was notified of a recall but it was for 200-2001 vehicles. *sc
Turn signals and hazard lamps are intermittently inoperable.
Turn signals do not always flash or continue to flash when activated! I brought this to the attention of the oldsmobile dealer during the first year (1999) that I had the vehicle. The dealer supposedly fixed the problem. However, during the past year, the problem has resurfaced. The flasher is sealed under the dash and is not easily accessible as in most vehicles where the turn signal flasher unit can be replaced off the shelf at any local auto parts store. Today, I was entering a freeway when the flashers stopped flashing. They continued to flash when I pushed and released the hazard signal button. This problem causes a safety hazard because the turn signals are not reliable and not easily accessible without removing part of the dashboard.
Turn signals intermittently failed. Dealer replaced the hazard warning switch. *ak consumer experience the same failure as stated in recall for model years 2000-2003 but his vehicle is a 1999. Oldsmobile wouldn't acknowledge nor reimburse for repairs. Old part available.
Turn signal intermittently doesn't work properly while driving. Dealer replaced the hazard switch.*ak after repair was made, consumer learned of a recall for 2000-2001 model years for the same defect. He believes gm should reimburse him for the cost of repairs.
I'm experiencing the same problem that is described in the federal safety agency campaign # 03v327000. Specifically, my vehicle's hazard-light switches malfunction when there is a temperature change in the vehicle causing my turn signals to work intermittently or not at all. I contacted oldsmobile customer service and was told that because I have a 1999 alero, that model year was not included and therefore, they would offer no assistance with the repair. This problem frequently puts me in hazardous situations due to turn signals not working at times.
While driving turn signals worked intermittently.
The turn signal switch intermittently stops operating.
This is happening in the 1999 alero as well as the 2000-2001 make: oldsmobile model: alero year: 2000 recall number: 03v327000 summary: certain passenger vehicles have 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. Consequence: when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification is expected to begin during the second quarter of 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
The turn signals fail at least 3 to 4 times a day while driving and sometimes stop as im sitting and waiting to make a turn . Emergency flashers do the same thing ,they work when they want to . Have had some close calls on getting hit doing lane changes because of this problem .
Turn signals fail without warning. They either fail while the lever is activated or will not function on lever command. Turn signals fail at various times and then properly function again with no consistency. Various shops have no answer to problem, unless they completely fail.
Turn signals do not always operate or continue flashing when activated by lever whether they function or not is unpredictable and presents a dangerous road hazard! Dt
Consumer states that while trying to use the hazard button the button will go straight through the steering wheel causing the hazard light to stay on even when vehicle is not running causing the battery to run down quickly. Dealer notified.
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