Consumer states: the hazard lights are constantly clicking everytime you turn on the vehicle. Pushed button light and something popped out and the button went down inside. Its getting to were constrate when driving .
2001 Oldsmobile Alero lights complaints
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Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000 concerning turn signal failure. Consumer's vehicle turn signals failed to work to warn other drivers. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. The turn signals/hazard lamps became inoperative while driving at any speed. Dealer was notified, and replaced the hazard switch. Consumer was concerned that she did not receive this recall notice.
The consumer states the turn signals and hazard warning lights failed intermittenly. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. *jb the federal safety agency campaign id number : 03v327000
While driving 20 MPH consumer noticed that the turn signals were inoperative. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future. This information was provided by jennifer's father michael zazzaro.
The tires were defective. The tire pressure will not sustain. The tire pressure light stays on, and the consumer had to add air daily. The dealer refused to cooperate. *ak the left front door body side was falling, the solder joints in the hazard warning flasher switch may crack, the coolant light had come on, there was an erratic sound when the ignition was first turned on, the driver window had a water leak, the left power window won't seal, the regulator was broken, and the key would get stuck in the ignition intermittently due to binding cylinder lock. Sc
I purchased this vehicle 24 oct 02, from a small car lot. On 25 oct 02, my turn signals failed to work. I took it in to the car lot and they put a four-way flasher in it. On 26 oct 02, it wouldn't start. I called the car salesman and he said since it was a saturday, they couldn't do anything about it until monday. After working on it for several hours, my father finally cleaned out the fuel line and got it started. On nov 6 2002, my driver side window fell down into the door as I was attempting to roll it back up. I took it to the dealership the following day and they supposedly corrected the problem. On 24 nov 02, I was driving down the interstate when all of a sudden the engine died and the "trac off" light came on. I had a roll back haul it in to a mechanic. I called the dealership and they said my one month/1,000 mi warranty had expired and they were not going to cover charges. The fuel pump was replaced at a cost of 600.00. In mar 03, my car began vibrating when I applied the brakes. I took it to a local brake shop and they put a new set of rotors on my vehicle because the old ones (from the factory) were too thin to be resurfaced. In jun 03, I took my vehicle back for the same problem and it was corrected in the same way, with new rotors. In may 04, my window fell back down into my door. My father glued the piece back on that had broken loose. On jul 8 04, I took my vehicle to a local oldsmobile dealership to have the brakes repaired. The rotors had to be resurfaced and new pads were installed. Also, on 21 jul 04, I took my vehicle to the same dealership to have the windows repaired. They told me it would cost $600.00 to have them fixed because there was some piece that was shattered. I then took my car to a local wreck-repair shop and the guy fixed it free of charge. He said there was only a piece that had came unglued and that the passenger side didn't even need any repairs at all. I have definitely had the most problems with my car's windows.
The technician informed the consumer about a recall on the vehicle, but the consumer never received a notice from the manufacturer. *la the vehicle would not start right away. There would be several tries but the vehicle would never "crank over." the engine vibrated when the A/C was used,the fuel gauge was inoperative, the front windows would not roll down, the rear handles felt like they were sticking, there was a burnt oil smell, and after several times of starting the vehicle it would run rough. The master switch, A/C compressor, crank sensor, fuel pump, fuel tank, hazard switch, and the window regulator were replaced. The mechanics repositioned a wire harness from the crank sensor and replaced the pressure control solenoid. The turn signals stopped working in traffic in which there was almost an accident. The antenna was replaced because the radio signal would go out every time the rear defroster was used (this did not solve the problem). The back window had to be completely replaced to solve the antenna problem. The water pump was replaced because the seal for the coolant leaked. *sc
This car is the worst car I have ever owned. Turn signals worked intermittently. Taken to dealer and garage who could not find anything wrong. Researched the problem on my own and found that there were many complaints regarding this problem. Obtained information to correctly repair. Turn signals were repaired in 2003. It took until march, 2004 to receive a recall notice regarding this problem. Since repair of my turn signals, my fan does not work on the one or two marking. My low tire pressure light comes on at random even though the tire pressure is adequate. Brakes and rotors repaired every year. My car is difficult to start on many occasions and fails to start on the first try. Wheel bearings and sensors had to be replaced in both of my front tires. At times, when I turn the ignition off, you can hear a low grinding noise. Air comes in on the driver door where the electrical switches are located to operate the window. I have never had to deal with so many problems. What can be done to take care of the customers and to correct these problems? Gas mileage is terrible. Our van gets better gas mileage than this vehicle.
Consumer noticed that hazard flashing warning lights switch worked intermittently due to solder joint cracking, which resulted in open circuit. Recall 03v327000 was issued on this make/model and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Turn signal and four way flashers failed intermittently. Dealer stated flasher unit needed to be replaced.*ak the turn signals worked only 50% of the time since purchase. The hazard lights never worked. Dealer stated the vehicle should had been bought in before 10,000 miles. Consumer was quoted $250.00 dollars to repair the turn signals and flashers. The service manager informed the consumer that the hazard lights, turn signal and back up lights are in one unit. So when one fails, they all fail. *ph
While driving on the highway turn signal malfunctioned while in use. Dealer was contacted, but the problem has not been resolved.
Consumer had electrical problems since she purchased the vehicle. Some of the problems included the following; road hazard light shorted out which caused all dashboard lights and external lights to not work/ air conditioner (A/C) unit shorted out/ radio automatically reset itself at will, and blinker lights worked some times and some times not. She had this vehicle in repair shop 5-6 times for the same problem, and no one could solve the problem.
I recently read of the hazard light/turn signal recall on 2001 oldsmobile aleros. My vehicle has this defect and is a serious safety concern. I contacted oldsmobile and was told that my vehicle even though it has this effect is not covered by the recall. If they are doing a recall my vehicle should be covered considering their company has placed the life of my family in danger.
The turn signals failed intermittently. Sometimes they came on when engaged sometimes they didn't.
Turn signals may operate or may not operate when switch is turn on. However, if hazard lights are turned on and off the signal lights work properly. Cause is unknown.
Signal/hazard light failures, repeatedly. They work then they do not.they do not work, then they do work. This happens intermittently and seemingly with cause or condition everytime I drive, just turn the car on, with key in ignition. It does not matter the weather, the place, driving not driving.
Consumer states that turn signal: flasher unit is not working properly, particularly in rainy days. Dealer notified.
Turn signals cut out or dont work at all.
The turn signals intermittently quit working. I pulled and replaced the fuse thinking it could be burned out, but it still happens.
For the last two months turn signal randomly goes out. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch. Vehicle has also been to other dealers, who could not fix the problem.
Signal lights are not functioning properly.
Turning signal continuously fails to operate without warning. Cause unknown.
Several problems on the 2001 oldsmobile alero that other owners seem to be having as well. Turn signals went out/ gas gauge went out/ coolant gasket broke, and horn would sound randomly (had to eventually pull the fuse).
(1)my car refused to start one friday while I was trying to leave work. Everything worked (lights, radio), but the engine wouldn't "turn over." couldn't start saturday, tow-truck driver couldn't start monday. Call from service center tuesday, car started when tech tried, put through diagnostic tests, nothing found wrong. Three weeks later, same thing happened. Car starts again at service center. Technician tells me the theft deterrent module needs replacing. Car "thinks" its being stolen, so it cuts off the fuel pump. Motion of being put on tow truck probably causes shortage. Cost $400+ (2)signal lights some times stop working for several hours.
When the brake was applied, consumer noticed the brake light was inoperative.
Turn signals will intermittently work. Consumer needs to push emergency button to get signals to work. Contacted dealer, and the dealer has tried to fix the problem, but nothing has worked.*ak yh
Turning signal is not working properly.also, when putting key into ignition and then taking the key back out key will be really hot. Contacted dealer ,and dealer is not willing to do anything.
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