The passlock system on my oldsmobile alero is defective, not allowing me to start my car unless it goes through a 10-15 minute reset. This problem is shared by many many other people. It is frightening to think that may car is not able to respond in the case of an emergency. This should be recalled and fixed by gm.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero electrical complaints
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I pressed the hazard button in the dash and the button receded into the dashboard. The lights were flashing. Pressed again to turn them off. The button has fallen out of the hole into the dash and is, of course, impossible to retrieve. So now I have no hazard lights. Lets hope I don' t need them.
The turn signal continues to click after making a turn and using the signal. I first noticed this on the turnpike switching lanes. I put the turn signal on and when it was turned off it continued to click but the lights were not flashing. The noise seemed to be coming from behind the steering wheel. Now the clicking will occur when I am driving straight or turning without using the turn signals. No repairs have been done.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The hazard switch failed to work intermittently which also caused the left and right turn signals to fail. The federal safety agency recall #03v327000, exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch was related to the failure; however, the repair was made per the warranty. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that his VIN was not a part of the recall. The failure mileage was 102,000.
In september 2008 I was doing some errands and it was fine at one place that I had stopped at well I had stopped to go grocery shopping came out and went to put my key in the ignition and nothing would happened, it wouldn't even turn over. Called my dad, he came out to look at it everything appeared to be fine due to previous when I first bought the car there was misfire situation that had to be fixed. I had it towed to the dealer. The next morning after they hooked it up to the diagnostic test come to find out it was my pass lock system. Which, is where your computer doesn't read your key and stops sending fuel to the engine. So, to have it replaced with labor and all cost me about 600.00 to get it fixed. They had to purchase a new pass lock system and install it in my car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the past lock security system disables fuel from entering the engine once the vehicle is started. He went to a local repair shop and a technician replaced the spark plugs, fuel pump, and filter. Immediately after the repair, the failure resurfaced. Currently, all of the remedies have been insufficient in correcting the failure. The failure mileage was 120,102 and current mileage was 123,771.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The module that controls the rear window defogger, located underneath the back panel by the rear window, becomes very hot and melts. It melted the connection and the box that contains the module. As a result, the defogger does not work. The vehicle has not been to a dealer or repair shop. The contact has found several complaints for this failure and believes a recall should be issued. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
1. Security lights flashes 2. Then when I turn off my car and go to turn it off it will not start it is because of the passlock system no work..which cause my car to not work and be to be stuck where I am!! And I am a under female in college, so this worries me that one day my car will not start and I am going to get hurt or kidnapped! 3. Nothing!! I have to do something weird with letting car sit for a while for it to work..so I am not safe! This has happened about 3 times now!
Security sensor fails. Car will run fine one minute and not at all the next minute. Have read of several complaints about this exact problem. Obviously a defect with the car--is anything being done about it??? Now, resetting the sensor (the whole keep the key in the 'on' position for 10 minutes trick) doesn't work. Where does this end??? I know that no one has been seriously injured by this but if it is a wiring issue, it's only time before someone could be. Also, if I get stranded with my children somewhere, that would be really bad.
Horn of the car did not work after service for replacement of flasher unit. No trauma or injury to car. Inspection of car, it was found to be cracked steering wheel at the base and it damaged the horn ring. We were told that we could not drive the car until fixed as unsafe to drive. The dealer stated they had only ever seen 1 other such case in 37 years of service. Car must have had a defective steering wheel which may have caused an accident, injury or death.
Security light, anti-theft device.
Hard starting. Vehicle just keeps on cranking but does not start unless you pump accelerator several times. This happens daily,- every time you attempt to start the vehicle. We also have a problem with the hazard warning switch and directional lights,- police flashed me down and gave verbal warning.
Three times my vehicle would not start. It was towed into caldwell,ohio dealership and they could find nothing wrong with it. It started when it got there. Three days later in latrobe, pa. Same thing. Car placed with arnold palmer motors. Fixed with new programming and new computer chip. Two days later, same problem in cambridge, ohio. Finally fixed at dunning motors. My cost: over 500 dollars.
Lock cylinder needs replacing. Car will not start.
There have been no accident or anything my 2001 alero has so many electrical issues! 1)some times the electrical windows work, sometimes not, sometimes the electrical lock works, sometimes not, sometimes the car will start, sometimes not. It is not the battery. It is some short that is simmilar to how the blinkers and hazard lights were.
Ignition system failure is making me crazy I have talked to several mechanics about this and am told this is common where is the recall! I am tired of missing work due to this issue. This will be the last g.m. Car I will ever own.
Service vehicle soon, trac off light, and ABS light took to dealer, out of warranty, private repair shop, cost-$500, grinding noise before lights turned on, dinging,lights went on, it was sensor in left front wheel bearing. Also have replaced front rotors, alternator at 65,000 miles. Key fob doesn''t lock drivers door. Hood on car replaced in 2006 under warranty because of blistering 2002-water leak onto drivers floor, 5 times to dealer, replaced side door gasket, problem had to be solved by replacing windshield gasket. I'm afraid of all these complaints about turn signal failure and hazard light failure and the car just quitting. Trading in this piece of **** as soon as paid off.
Consumer's 2001 olds alero has iginition switch problems. *cc
2001 oldsmobile alero - defective theft deterrent system: I have owned this car 2 years and have had to get the ignition replaced 3 times because the theft deterrent system keeps periodically believing that the car is being "stolen" and shuts the car down. Most times, you can't get the ignition key to even turn in the ignition. At other times, the starter just turns over but won't crank. Not to mention that each time this has happened, the expense involved in having to get the car towed to the oldsmobile dealership, as well as the inconvenience of having your car running fine one moment and suddenly, with no warning whatsoever, having your car completely shut down. Oldsmobile, gm, or somebody needs to recall these cars and fix this defective theft deterrent system.
Horn may or may not sound when button depressed. Problem is random. I have inspected fuse, swapped horn relay with a known good unit of same amperage, and checked connection at the horn itself. Button for horn in center of steering wheel is apparently the problem. Horn sounds roughly half the time when button depressed.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's ignition would not start. The security light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the fuel pump was replaced. The problem reoccurred three weeks later and the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The problem reoccurred three weeks later and the dealership replaced the ignition switch.
Since feb. My car has been in for repairs 4 times. I bought the car used in sept. 05 and almost immediately noticed there was a problem when the window would not roll down and the temp. Gauge went on hot (and the car was not). I took it in to the dealer and they of course found nothing wrong since the computer they use to diagnose problems wasn't registering anything. Not quite a month had passed when I started to have difficulty starting the car, a few days later the car stalled while driving in a.m. Traffic on the fwy. It was taken to the dealer again, they stated it was cpc computer had to be reprogrammed and the igniter had to be replaced. On the way home after picking up the car, it stalled again, and would not restart. Again the next day it was taken in and the ignition switch was replaced. A few weeks pass and the same problems start to occur, this time when it was there, nothing could be found. This is a potentially a very dangerous problem, this time again driving on the fwy. The car stalled, I made it to the shoulder of the road, the car again as usual would not restart, next time this happens I may not be as lucky. My car is at the dealer currently and they cannot seem to find out what is wrong. In reading other numerous complaints this obviously is a problem. Who is responsible? Does someone have to killed before gmc does something about this?
Dt*: the contact stated the track off, service vehicle soon, and ABS lights illuminated at 79,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they were unable to determine why the lights were illuminating.
We have had to replace the hub assembly on our 2001 olds alero 4 times and now the lights are back on again. Also the blinkers and drivers window work intermittently.
Dt: 2001 oldsmobile alero. The consumer stated the security light kept coming on and the vehicle eventually shut down due to this. The vehicle has been to the dealership five times. The dealership replaced the ignition switch housing. This could go on between one to six months before the problem happened again. The customer service line at oldsmobile continuously told the consumer they were looking into the problem. She has contacted the manufacturer three times. The problem started on november 14, 2003. The past two times this has occurred the security light came on while driving. The owner's manual stated at that a t this point the consumer should pull over and restart the vehicle or it will shut down while driving.
Dt: 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving at 65 MPH in 5 pm traffic, the car engine shut off and coasted from the left lane to the emergency lane. It was then towed to an oldsmobile dealership; who said that the fuel pump was the problem for a second time. This car has had many problems. Sometime the car will not crank at all. It also has a leak in the passenger side floor when it rains. The consumer heard about the volvo problems and the same thing is happening to this vehicle. The engine had only shut off one time. This happened around july 11, 2005. No injuries fires no crash reported. *ak the fuel pump had been replaced 3 times. The fuel pump had an internal short. The vehicle would have to be placed in neutral, would start then die. The ignition switch was replaced. The fuel gauge would fall to empty, and the fuel light would come on. The vehicle would crank but not start.
2001 alero (2 dr. Coupe) I have been on several sites and am finding many alero owners having the same problems that I have encountered over the last couple of years. Fuel pump, wheel hub assemblies, intake manifold gaskets, power window failure(grinding/breaking clips/regulators), serv engine and traction control lights constantly on, electrical problems, brake problems etc. It is my belief that olds knew they weren't making this car anymore, and sent a sub-par product out into the market "hoping" to get away with as few recalls as possible. I have numerous complaints filed with olds and general motors. General motors has gone way out and offered me a $500.00 certificate towards the purchase of a new vehicle. Give me one reason I should go through another nightmare like this one. Recalls have never been issued on any of these complaints because it would probably cost millions of dollars for them to fix the problems. I constantly wait to see if any class action suits involving these vehicles occurs as I will be one of the first to jump in. What's the saying..."if it looks like dog crap and smells like dog crap don't step in it, it's probably dog crap". There's a defined problem with these vehicles and gm should be taking responsibility for them.
I have been experiencing problems with my electrical system in my vehicle since the day I purchased it. I have experienced several problems that I believed to have lead to what I am experiencing now. I have to turn on my lights manually now. That isn't so much of a problem, the problem is that when my car does not automatically turn on my lights this means my AC does not work, my power windows do not work, my stereo does not work, cruise control does not work, my speedometer does not work, my gas gauge does not work or my thermostat does not work (the inside panel of the inside of my car does not work). I can start up my car, but nothing inside my car works. Driving in az with no AC and not being able to lower your windows because there is an electrical gadget not allowing the vehical to work properly. I have written to oldsmobile asking them to look into the problem, they have neglected all responsibilties from all the problems I have and am experiencing with my vehical. I have also made a formal complaint through the b.b.b., general motors have yet to respond. I feel it is very dangerous driving around in a vehical that decides to work when it wants to. All of the other complaints I have read are very similar to mine.
2001 alero gl had problems with the computer, cruise control, and the floor was leaking.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle consumed excessive amounts of gas, the vehicle only got 208 mile per tank of gas. The rear defroster works intermittently. The ABS light, traction light and service engine light illuminated at the same time. When this happened the vehicle lost traction and ABS brakes. On two occasion this failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The rear seat slid forward when the brakes were applied abruptly.
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