I recently bought a used 2001 oldsmobile alero gl and not even a day later, the turn signals have stopped working. The fuses are still in great shape and the hazard lights still work. I have done my research and have found that a recall was issued for certain VIN #'s for the turn signal relay and hazard light relay to be replaced. Although my VIN is not one of the issued numbers, I am experiencing the same problems. This is a danger when driving and I want my VIN to be investigated for the same recall. I just bought this car and was unaware of these issues. My safety and the safety of my family mean the most, and I can't afford to fix this problem myself when it wasn't caused by me in the beginning. Oldsmobile/gm should be responsible for fixing all affected vehicles and not just the ones in the recall bulletin.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she noticed that the turn signals and hazard lights would not illuminate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/15/13*lj updated 1/23/2013
The key can be removed while in drive. My turn signals go out on me.
Turning signals work intermittently and with no apparent reason (no bulbs burned out). Driver's side electric window also works intermittently.
Blinkers intermittently work. Every time I take it in for diagnosis and repair the blinkers work just fine and I can't get them to not work. Normally they will work immediately after turning on engine, then after a few turns stop working. Other times they will not work at all upon turning on engine. When the problem first began, I could turn on the left and right signal a few times and then the blinkers would work. Now it has gotten so bad this no longer works. My VIN falls just outside the recall number c258800 so a dealer is working with me to see if they can get it covered. This is a serious safety risk to yourself and other drivers! I have learned that the flasher assembly is generally what needs to be replaced which about $40.00 plus tax and labor. I have also heard that the multi function switch generally needs to be replaced with the flasher assembly as they both are connected to the blinker system. Another issue could include the body control module which needs to be done at the dealer because certain codes need to be entered. Oldsmobile needs to include more vins in this recall. I hope this complaint helps others.
Intermittent turn signals. When the turn signals quit you can move the 4-ways or hazards switch and the signals will work again. The hazards switch is faulty. There is a recall for 2000/2001 alero's however my VIN number is not included in the recall although I have the same problem addressed in the recall.
The safety hazard switch as well as the turning signal switch is not working properly on my 2001 oldsmobile alero. I later found out that there was a recall for this problem. I contacted the gm dealership and the told me " since your car is over 100,000 miles and it's showing that the car was repaired once with same incident with the previous owner, that they could not assist the problem". I have had the signal switch replaced, later to find out that wasn't the problem ( which cost $150). I feel that this is a very big safety hazard for me and my small child because this could result in a injury crash if someone runs into the back of me, please help.
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 contact stated that the turn signals in the vehicle work intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer or a mechanic. Through research, the contact found the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000, the federal safety agency action number ea02037 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact believes that her vehicle should be included because the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 111,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the turn signal indicator sounded without assistance. The clicking noise remained until the engine was turned off. Recently, smoke appeared from the steering column and a burning odor was present. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 122,000. Updated 12/10/08 *cn updated 12/17/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, she noticed that the engine would turn; however, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact also noticed that the turn signals began to make a buzzing sound. The current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 63,000.
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.
Anytime the car is on, a clicking sounds come from the inside of the car as if the turn signal is on. $200 for the part and labor to change the turn signal switch. This should be recalled, for crying out loud, its a 2001. I am extremely dissatisfied with this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The interior, hazard, and fog lights malfunctioned. The manufacturer would not repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) because the switch was previously replaced under the same recall. The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the turn signals would not illuminate when the switch was engaged. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure on two different occasions, but was able to on the third occasion. The dealer stated that the hazard flasher switch needed to be replaced and informed the contact that her VIN was excluded from recall number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 71,000.
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.
I was switching lanes and flashed my turn signal to switch lane. When I let go of the turn signal, the relay behind the hazard light button started to click like the turn signal was still on. This is an intermittent click and is not consistent. Sometimes it clicks fast and sometimes it clicks slow. I found recall 03v327000 and thought this was the problem. The dealership performed this recall and the click is still occurring. I have read that there has been issues with multi-function switches in other gm vehicles which causes a clicking of the hazard light button. Also, the key is getting warm when it is in the ignition. I am afraid this constant clicking of the relay will cause the turn signals from working which could result in an accident.
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.
My turn signals and hazard lights have intermittently been completely ceasing to work. This comes and goes, but sometimes will be temporarily remedied if I push the hazard button and then release it. In researching the federal safety agency, I found the federal safety agency recall 03v327000 which perfectly mirrors the symptoms I am having. Unfortunately, when I contacted gm regarding the recall, they said my VIN does not fall within the range. I feel this failure is related. My VIN is [xxx]. The file number with [xxx]. At this point, they say they can't help me since my VIN doesn't fall within their range associated with this recall. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt*: the contact stated the failure of the hazard warning switch caused the turn signals/hazard lights to work intermittently and randomly. A the federal safety agency recall, # 03v327000 was performed on the vehicle on 2001 prior to his ownership. The recall was concerning the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch, however the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. Updated 10/25/2006 - the vehicle had a three year history of the turn signals failing intermittently. While doing research the consumer found information on the hazard switch recall.
On my 2001 oldsmobile alero, the turn signal/hazard light becomes intermittent and/or inoperative during temperature variations. The dealer and general motors refuse to replace without cost because this vehicle is apparently not included in gm recall no. 03043.
Turn signals stop working intermittently, no warning that they will not work. I have pushed the hazard button in and out and this sometimes helps. Very dangerous, I have gone miles out of my way because I can't make a turn safely without being able to signal.
My 2001 oldsmobile alero had numerous failures of the turn signals and hazard warning flasher. Both systems either worked or failed simultaneously. The failures appeared to be random, I.e., there was no particular pattern. I became aware of a recall (the federal safety agency: 03v327000) and contacted the manufacturer, who informed me that my vehicle isn't one affected based on its VIN.
My 2001 oldsmobile alero turn signals intermittently become inoperable.
Dt:the contact stated the turn signals and hazard flashing warning light switch worked intermittently. The federal safety agency recall 03v327000 was issued for this problem. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN according to the dealership and the manufacturer. *ak updated 02/13/06.
Dt the contact stated there was a loud ticking sound. First noticed this problem on november 24, 2002. Contact stated they received a recall for the hazard button. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they did recall repairs, but dealer stated the loud ticking sound was from the turn signal area. As soon as starting the vehicle one could hear the ticking sound just as if had put turn signal on, but it was an even faster ticking sound. Contact contacted the manufacturer, they were of no assistance.
Dt: 2001 oldsmobile alero. The consumer complained about p emergency hazard light and right and left turn signals problems. Turn signals did not work. Contacted gmc., and checked consumer's VIN, then was told there was no recall on this car. Went to progressive website, the consumer's insurance company, and found recalls on 2001 oldsmobile alero. Consumer just purchased my vehicle a week ago. As I was on my way home with vehicle and turn signals would not work. Would like the dealership to fix this problem. This was a safety issue. Could be at fault if someone hit consumer's vehicle as it was turning because of the turn signals.
Turn signals will work one time and then not the next.
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