Turn signals worked intermittently. Replaced the hazard warning switch. Received a notice of a recall on this defect, but when I contacted the manufacturer, I was told my VIN number was not covered under the recall.
2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical complaints
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Unidentifiable problem. Something is drawing power from my alternator causing a drop in the energy feed to the alternator. This makes the low battery light come on during long trips.
My 2000 oldsmoblie alero appears to have an electrical problem with its dashboard warning lights. There is already a recall on the "4-way" flashers, which I have already replaced at my cost. I just spent over $500 replacing several sensors because the warning lights kept coming on. It stands to reason that if one part of the electrical system in the dash area is faulty, then other parts may be as well. This problem has persisted for over a year.
I have a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The car has been a continuous problem since I drove it off the lot. The suspension has failed, the fuel injector and alternator have been replaced, the electrical system malfunctions all the time, and problems continue to develop on an almost monthly basis. I contacted oldsmobile and they could care less, referring me to the "dealer" who has been repairing this vehicle repeatedly. I see why oldsmobile is going out of business. They're products are inferior, and border on dangerous. I'm just hoping this car does not malfunction seriously while I'm on the highway. The incident date below is the approximate most recent repair date. The dates of various incidents are too numerous to list.
I have a 2000 alero and it fails to start every once in a while. The problem seems to be coming from the ignition fuse but even after changing the fuse it would still not start. I as well as my mechanic are baffled. The latest was last weekend but it has happened about 6 times. The weather has nothing to do with it as well as the amount of driving done or not done. It seems to be a random occurrence.
I filed a complaint before odi number is 754110, and I wanted to add the latest to this complaint but couldn't seem to find it. However this vehicle is still having major problems now the passenger window fell like the drivers side did, the tires had to be replaced again, after I took it in the a dealership for a recall notice, they repair whatever needed to be repair now the blinkers make a fast clicking sound and the light inside blinks really really fast while using signal. Yesterday the car wouldn't stay started , the engine hesitated to start or didn't start at all. [xxx] I'm so tired of this so I just stopped paying on this vehicle they can come get it as far as I'm concerned. I work hard to end up having someone sell me a lemon. This is terrible. Do you have any ideas on what I can do?*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake lights keep blowing out. And the lights on the digital odometer as well as the clock on the cd player go out briefly. I am also experiencing problem with the gas gage. It goes up to full and then drops to e and does this over and over quite rapidly. I have also been unhooking my battery everytime I get out of my car because if I don't, my head lights come on and won't shut off causing my battery to drain.
I have an oldsmobile alero 2000. Sometimes the turn signals and the hazard lights will fail to function. This occurs intermittently. It seems to first occur during rainy weather, but persists even afterwards. I had the same problem sometime in 2001 at 16,800 miles and the dealer had replaced the hazard/turn lights relay/unit or some such device near the dashboard and it had worked alright till about a few weeks ago when the same problem occurred. My car is now at 40,000 miles (past the full warranty) when I called oldsmobile customer service they told me they had no information about such a problem and refused to comment on whether it may be covered under warranty unless I had it checked by an oldsmobile dealer (my local dealer charges $100/hour for "diagnostic charges" whether or not they find any problem and I did not want to go to them with an intermittent complaint that is probably not under warranty). I now notice on your website that other people have had identical problems with the hazard switch in chevrolet's and oldsmobile's.
The brake rotors turned twice and replaced once. This caused the brake pads to have to be replaced. The drivers door automatic window motor had to be replaced twice and now the passenger door window was doing the same thing. The interior light fell out and had to be put back in. The sun visor came loose and had to be tightened again. The cd player had to be replaced. A backlash of electricity caused a fuse to be replaced. The car died on a highway and towed to the dealership. The intact manifold leaked, it was tightened up and one month later the same problem happened again. The drivers side seat belt did not detract automatically.
While driving on the highway, vehicle stalled out and consumer could not start up again. After contacting the dealer, consumer found out that vehicle shut off because of ignition switch failure. *ak
Consumer stated the vehicle would shake through the steering when the brakes were being applied, the front rotors have been replaced 5 times and the brake pads twice due to being out of round, also the ABS light illuminated in the dash, dealer replaced bulb.
Lights and gauges on dash go out intermittently, vehicle not taken to dealer at this time. *ak dealer replaced a failed fuse block to the ipc module.
Trunk popped open by itself due to water on fuse, water leaking in front and rear of the vehicle, several things have happen due to water leakage, blinkers inoperative due to corrosion on fuse panel, leaking on drivers side fuel panel.
Gmc is sending someone to check this out. I hope they do the right thing. No safety defect mentioned.
Horn has a very small "sweet spot" and on several occasions we have been unable to use it in an emergency.
By design the horn can only be activated by pressing the two small horn symbols, the rest of the steering space is inactive. Nlm
Vehicle experienced water leakages onto back of instrument panel, and caused an electrical shortage to the instrument gauges. Also, problem with throttle control sticking in open position, and causing acceleration/sudden runner way of vehicle. Was able to gain control without injury and damages. Vehicle at dealer shop. Please feel free to provide any further details.
When depressing the horn indication horn does not sound off. Indication buttons do not work. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
The driver is unable to use the horn for emergency because it is hard to locate the spot on the steering wheel, due to design. Yh
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