When turning off car doesn't want to restart have to wait 10 min to start has problems with windows and lights took it to chevy dealership said they fixed but still has same problems
2002 Oldsmobile Alero electrical complaints
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When u shut your car off and try to restart won't start and security lights come on then u turn key off and on and wait 10 min to restart .general motors knows about problem. Has been seen by chevy dealer and hasn't been able to fix. This problems happens on regular bases.
I have a 2002 oldsmobile alero which throughout the years has not started when you put the key in the ignition and turn. Numerous times I've had my car towed to a mechanic only to have it start once it gets dropped off... Hence they were never able to diagnose the issue. On september 24, 2015 again my car just didn't start. Lights, blinkers,horn all worked but it would not turn on. Finally had a mechanic come to my house and do a diagnostic which read security system lockdown. I went online and this apparently is an ongoing issue with this particular make and model. Hundreds of complaint are listed with the exact problem. Oldsmobile refuses to do a recall. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income. To fix this issue my mechanic wants $650.00. I feel because this has been an issue that has been reported repeatedly with thousands of complaints oldsmobile should be responsible to reimburse me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the turn signals failed intermittently and the hazard lights no longer illuminated. The contact mentioned that the engine and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000.
2002 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repair issues. *smd the consumer requested reimbursement for the expenses incurred pertaining to the replacement of the ignition switch. The consumer stated several times the vehicle left her, as well as her son stranded. The vehicle belong to her son. However, he no *cnlonger owns it. *jb updated 10/07/15*lj updated 12/12/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired by an authorized dealer under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
I was driving down the street when the car just cut off on me with no warning. I had to force the steering wheel to turn while other cars where trying to keep from hitting me from behind . Finally got the car off of the main street and onto a side street, until I was able to get the car towed . After having the car towed and it not being able to restart a mechanic told me that the anti theft system went out on the car so now I am without a car and no way to get it fixed because as I was told that they were having a problem with this on most older gm models.
Turn signal and hazard lights failure. It started with the turn signals, they would work sometimes and then eventually cut out completely. Hazards worked for a short time after turn signals went out, then both cut out completely. Flasher was replaced and fuses were tested and were not the problem.
These cars are nightmares. I replaced the intake manifold gasket (extremely common issue, well documented online), the oil pressure sensor broke off the engine and leaked all of oil out, replaced the thermostat, learned how to deal with a constantly defective security system (passlock defect causes a no start, extremely common and well documented online), and now the car will crank but not fire (also extremely common, but due to the nature of the problem, the online resources can only provide one of a hundred different places to start attempting to diagnose). A no start should not require a mechanic to throw a full battery of tests at the car. There is no way this car should have been legal to sell, it is a money pit and a hazard to anybody around them. Systems are constantly failing, the car allows water to reach the fuse panels and corrode them, creating the potential for an electrical fire or failure of crucial driving/safety systems. The car has trouble starting if the ambient temperature is at or above 80 degrees. And I have experienced all of this in roughly a years time since I bought the car with relatively low mileage (~70k).
I was driving along, I had defroster on, rear window defroster started smoking, melted the rear window trim and rear passenger panel. I stopped the car and turn off engine. Called fire department, took the car to the mechanic, found that the defroster module went bad. The defroster module and wire harness for rear window was replaced. Lots of smoke damage to interior of car.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the heating system and the control panel would not work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unavailable. Djr
Just a couple of days after the purchase of the vehicle the brakes were making a bad scrubbing noise, and I had no turn signal at all I noticed a clicking sound coming from the hazard warning light .during the clicking sound the turn signal would work at times and I would smell something like a burning smell. While the car was park and no one around it the lights would come on inside and out by their self and this causes my battery to go dead and I have to boost it off. I have contacted the car dealer that I purchased it from and they were very rude and hateful and told me it was my problem and that there is nothing they can do about it. That they sold it to me at a good deal and they could not help me.
My first problem was with the security system .the car would not start. Learned through the internet how to reset system, for my used car not having an owners manual. The next problem was my blinkers not working, be it intermittently. I've seen all the posts on these conditions and I am appalled that these concerns haven't been addressed. Shame on these money grabbers. We pay enough for vehicles ...the manufacturer's must be held accountable. Fix our vehicles.
2002 oldsmobile alero gl customer requesting reimbursement for ignition repair. *mw the ignition passlock cylinder and module were replaced four times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, the key would independently come out of the switch while in the start position. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
2002 oldsmobile alero. Vehicle burned in the yard, noticed smoke starting to come through the fuse panel.*cw the consumer stated there was no warning, of any type of problem. The moment she turned the ignition switch off, the problem started.
2002 oldsmobile alero seeking reimbursement for out of pocket expenses prior to receiving recall letter *cn the consumer stated the vehicle stopped running, on two occasions. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.
I received recall letter from gm for "unintended key rotation". I had previously contacted gm indicating issues with ignition switch; gm then issued "unintended key rotation" letter. I had the recall work performed, yet issue continued. I contacted gm; I was informed my vehicle was not eligible for ignition switch recall as vehicle was "outside of parameters of 10 years or 100,000 miles", "whichever comes first". My vehicle is a 2002 with approx. 95,675 miles. I was informed the dealership "suspected" issue was "worn out ignition switch". Dealership did not perform mechanical diagnostics, only voiced "suspected". The federal safety agency investigation needs to be done to determine if these 2002 vehicles contain the same gm ignition part numbers,if so, our vehicles must be included in the gm ignition switch recall. Gm described in their recall what the mechanical issues are in this ignition switch recall, my car has those mechanical problems; yet gm refuses to issue a recall letter for "ignition switch" citing they are not obligated because the federal safety agency set parameters of "10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first." to meet the criteria that gm must issue recall letters for ignition switch. If the defective part is the same on these make models and customers are documenting they have this mechanical issue, they must be included in this recall and we must not be held at a financial hardship and be left with driving known unsafe vehicles. To those olds owners that read my complaint, if you have encountered similar a issue, it is important that you as well file a complaint so that the database will include our make/model years and gm and the federal safety agency will be required to expand their parameters to include our made/model vehicles in this ignition switch recall. Updated 12/10/14.
2002 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice and consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the ignition switch and lock cylinder were replaced on april 3, 2010.
My ignition key comes out of the ignition while my car is running. Called on 10/30/14 @ 2:51 to schedule an appointment I spoke to [xxx] & was told they can't get me in until 12/1/14 and he also told me they have saturday appointments but they only accept 35 cars and if I was number 36 I would be turned away. This is a vehicle safety issue & I'm having problems with the exact thing your company has recalled my vehicle for and this is not acceptable. Please call me at [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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 to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Trying to get local gm dealer to respond to recall notice and say that it will be december before they can respond.
2002 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall notice. *tgw the consumer is seeking reimbursement, for the ignition switch replacement.
Blinkers work sometimes and sometimes not.. Most of the time they will work if you press the hazard lights if they work.. And keep playing with the blinkers eventually they turn signal will turn on.. Extremely frustrating!! Now I see.. Some have been recalled..my make and model haven't???? Its the exact same problem!! I have this well documented as I bought this car new. Gm had no problems taking my money for their car, now will not stand behind their product, go figure!!! I've had the 10 min reset going on now with the engine for about 3 yrs again extremely frustrating!!! But this time..my car died on the street in traffic and would not start would crank over but did not re- start and will not! This car has 117000 miles on it and is in perfect shape I have to take care of the things I own!!! How about gm giving me my money back, or at the very least fixing the safety features of this car???? God forbid someone dies and now, seeing all the complaints on line...I know gm has known about this issue for many yrs and will do nothing till some lawyers go after them and each of the people who trusted you get zip or 2.00 each.. This is wrong!!!!!! I hope you have the moral integrity to do the right thing and sooner rather than later!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle continuously failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 213,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. Additionally, the key failed to turn in the ignition. The vehicle was towed on several occasions and repaired. The repairs were unknown, but the failure persisted. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
There is a problem with the signals not working.. They may come on and blink or not...I've almost had to accidents this week 9/30/2014 because they fail to work...I have taken my car to see if the bulbs are blown or wiring and nothing comes back as to why they stop and start...I have gotten 2 warnings from a police officer about the failure to work, it can get me tickets or killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the audible sound that accompanies the turning signal continuously chimed after the turn was completed. The sound would increase before stopping sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 71,165. Updated 12/2/14*cn the vehicle was repaired by replacing the combination switch for the turn signal. Updated 10/1/2015
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