2002 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems

Filed Jan 2, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Kept cutting off won't stay crunk long ignition is jammed loud screeching noises from the springs alternator might be the reason electrical issues fuel pump I had to leave my car at a friend's place I'm not working due to the COVID pandemic not able to afford repairs I really need my transportation someone referred me to this site

Filed May 18, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 187,037 miles · OH

2002 olds alero,present mileage@5/17/20-187,037. Where do I start? Okay,the trunk has started to arbitrarily decide to pop open...apparently during rain/thunderstorms...I wonder if this has anything to do with the door locks recently deciding to not lock the passenger side when using switch on dr,side door...and now since the trunk's been popping open for the last 3wks,the key fob won't open the trunk,and the button on interior door to the trunk won't work either,unless the car is running(and not all the time then,either) interior door locks won't respond to the interior switch anymore..what a pain in the a**....I'm keeping a bungee cord over the spoiler to the bumper to keep the trunk closed. Fyi~I keep the car on a trickle charge to the battery24/7 ,since I avoid driving the thing-the passlock bs seems to cause the battery to drain since it has to sit with the key on.also carry a noco charger at all times in case I need a jump..the rust is unbelievable. Rear fenders are all but crumbled off.have to fix dr,side window now~had to fix pass. Side 2yrs ago.regulator afu,probably need new switch,window went off the track, getting good at taping them up discreetly.the aluminum rims cause slow leaks in tires,buy yourself an inflator..massive power steering leak now,brake lines replaced twice..they're under the car exposed to where they get to rust away constantly~I live in north west ohio where it snows&rains alot,so I'm hosed. Once I mastered the passlock 2step I thought that it couldn't get any worse~but in reading all the other complaints& starting to have what may be a bcm issue,I'm not driving this thing if I don't have to! I paid my aaa dues and full coverage insurance.. Oh,yeah-had that"recall" a few yrs ago and all they did was monkey around with the keys,not the ignition! I've been told a 100 times I'll need a new ignition~anybody out there have $700???

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

"takata recall" I own a 2002 oldsmobile alero and my blinkers only work maybe 2 time a month when I use my turning signals in either direction I just hear a buzzing sound sometimes it is only in one direction and sometimes there is no sound and no blinker at all. Now my gas gauge says empty and I just put $30 of gas in it and once I ran out of gas and and was stuck on the hwy for 4 hours because my gas gauge said full tank b

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 97,000 miles · OH

Car often stalls starting. Easily cuts off when portable phone charger is in place or if radio is on after 5 minutes with discontinuing engine. Cut off at a stop sign recently without warning and would not restart until some time later. Has new battery less than 8 months old. Did the same things with old battery and was thought that it was the problem but continues with the same issues. Seems to have a short in the electrical system somewhere.

Filed May 6, 2018 · Electrical · 167,000 miles · IL

Takata recall- I bought this car last year and have had trouble with the ignition. When I try to turn the key I feel the ignition move. I also have a hard the keeping it started. When I'm driving with my seat belt on my no seat belt light flashes on and off as if it wasn't on.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 141,111 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact heard a whining noise when turning the steering wheel from right to left. The "service vehicle soon" indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (jerry seiner chevrolet, 1530 s 500 w, salt lake city, ut 84115) and was informed that the original key was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 141,111.

Filed Apr 30, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 113,000 miles · TN

Alero cuts off while driving and won't start back for hours. Dealership and mechanics can't find out why this is occurring. Extremely dangerous, the car randomly cuts off without warning. I have searched online and found this forum where others have encountered the very same issue: http://www.carcomplaints.com/oldsmobile/alero/2000/engine/engine_cuts_off_while_driving.shtml.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Electrical · 168,680 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. When the vehicle was turned off, it took repeated attempts to restart. The contact stated that the security light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who also diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The failure mileage was 168,680.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · MO

Driving down road all lights quit working nothing on dash works.

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Electrical · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.