Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off. While merging to the side of the road, the engine suddenly restarted without the key being turned in the ignition. After driving approximately one mile, the failure recurred. The vehicle restarted on its own. The dealer stated that the ignition switch was faulty. The switch was replaced, but the failure persisted. The ignition switch was replaced a second time and the failure was remedied. The failure mileage was 67,000.
2002 Oldsmobile Alero electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owned a 2002 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning, the vehicle spun out and crashed into a median. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a black eye and bloody nose from the impact of the air bag. There was no medical attention required. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I was driving down a country road at 45 MPH and my car shut off. I pulled over to the side of the road and then the car started up. This happened again, a couple days later, when I was driving down a city street at 30 MPH. A couple days after this incident, the car shut down three times as I was driving out of a parking lot. I took the car to the mechanic (6/4/2014), they replaced the cam shaft sensor. ($395.58). A couple days later, the car was in the parking lot and would not start. It cranked over, but wouldn't start. I had it towed to the mechanic (6/13/2024), this time the mechanic replaced the ignition starter switch ($289.62). A month later, the car was sitting in the parking lot and again would not start. It was towed and the mechanic (8/25/2014) and the mechanic replaced the crankshaft position sensor ($194.09.) now I am crossing my fingers that this does not happen again. Look at the website car complaints.com and you will see numerous postings from people experiencing the same problems. The first incidents of the car shutting down while I was driving could have resulted in an accident. The recent incidents are inconvenient. Gm needs to be held accountable for these issues. It appears from other users that as the car gets older with more miles, these electrical/sensor issues are becoming more prevalent.
My car shut off while driving on downtown street. Tow was necessary. Ignition sensory assembly had to be replaced. I received recall for this today gm #14350. I was told there would be directions in the case that I already made repair. There are no instructions. I have a very specific receipt for the repair. How do I get reimbursed. Phone #'s are always busy...that's why I'm trying for information here. Thanks.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start and was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Known problem with anti theft system car wont start, safety system wont allow, repairs can be maid at dealer for 500. No long term fix. Online people say had repair to have problem happen over and over, dealer recharges for repair each time knowing its a defect in anti theft. Car will strand u cause gm refuses to recall defected system parts.
I have had the same problem for a while! About 3 months ago I get in my car to go to school and work and guess what the car would not start and I waited and it still did not start. I called the towing company and they took it to the mechanic and it started 10 times and they could not find anything wrong. So for the last 2 months it has drove fine. Well last monday morning it did it again would not start so I had to miss work and call a tow truck and took it to the dealership and the car would turn over but not start. I just paid 430.00 to put a cam sensor in and now it seems to be running. I put a new anti theft lock system in around 2011. I see my car is one that is in a recall and I hope they can get this fixed.
I attempted to start my car to head home on an hour drive. It would not start, no cranking of any kind or power to the starter or starter solenoid. Attempted to start the vehicle again about a half hour later as I waited for my ride to arrive and still nothing. All of the lights worked, everything else worked but the car simply would not start. After reading every other complaint and review this issue is concurrent with the theft issue that many other owners have suffered.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the security light illuminated. The vehicle could be restarted and the failure recurred ten times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn until after several attempts. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Car would not start in parking lot of a business on thursday morning. After about an hour it finally started so drove to cadillac dealership. Was told it's my key and to go home and use my other key. Afraid to be stranded, so did not go anywhere until sunday. Sunday morning went to and from church fine using the second key, so thought everything was okay. In afternoon, wanted to head out of town, so went to get gas. After filling my car, it would not start again. Tried using both keys, neither would work. Waited for 45-60 minutes, periodically trying, with no luck. Walked home since live nearby. Several hours later, walked to gas station to try my car again. This time it started, so drove home. Not sure what to do at this point. Looked up gmc website and it's saying my car is not on the "recall" list, yet I'm having this problem like everyone else. Also, approximately two months ago, was driving in chicago. Pulled off the freeway to let my dog go to the bathroom and suddenly found my remote keys would not work and I could not get into my car!!! Eventually, I was able to get into the passenger side.
The car initially would not start, googled help left in start position for 10 minutes then started. While driving the car shut off mid traffic, thought it was stolen. Taken to gm dealership put in new passcode key, told it was ok. Left dealership car cut off, taken back, said it was fuel injectors, has all of then changed. Car cut off, read on internet that it was a manufacturing error. Dealership would not reimburse money and car continues to not crank at times and cuts off, think it is stolen. This is a safety hazard and this car should not be sold without warning future drivers. Nearly cost me my life.
Car shut off and lost power to steering and braking due to ignition failure. Car would randomly shut off while driving. Issue was faulty ignition and was replaced by local mechanic.
Car cut off while driving, would not start, security light flashing, took to shop cost 800.00 for new fuel pump, then a month later same deal come to find out it: it's the ignition switch having to due with the security, sometimes the car will not start sometimes it cuts off while driving. They need to recall this its very dangerous not to mention the 800.00 spent for a fuel pump I guess I didn't need. You can reset it. Works only temp. Leave the key in the on position until the security light goes out then go straight to start, most the time this works. It is very dangerous for the car to shut off at 60 MPH on the highway which has happen to us.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero the contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was on and in any gear. The failure recurred over a period of two months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 173,988.
Car does not start at random times. It can take up to 30 mins for the car to reset its self. Vehicle will cut off while driving and then proceed not to start back up. This is very dangerous and needs to be fixed.
Attempt to start car and it won't start. Turning the key to the start position and leaving it on for 10 mins. Apparently this allows the computer to reset. Also you can be driving the car and all of a sudden it shuts down total. This is a extreme dangerous and can get some one seriously hurt or killer. We have had the vehicle fixed but it still continues and we can not afford another expense. Vehicles should be recalled.
The car turns off while I am driving resulting in loss of all electrical and power components. No power brakes or steering. It does this all the time and I've taken it in and they can not find the problem.
While driving turn signal will work intermittently at times causing me to be on the road/ highway and in traffic without a working turn signal. Gm will not cover repair under the special policy even though my vehicle is one of the cars covered under the special policy due to my car being 1 year over the 10 year cap. I was never aware of this defect until now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without any warning. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the anti-theft system was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
According to investigation pe 05-055, the issue with the hazard switch for 2002 olds alero's was going to be updated to a recall (recall 03v327000) but it never was. Since it was never updated to a recall, I never received notification and also gm is refusing to honor replacing the part. Please assist is correcting this issue.
While driving down highway, vehicle key switch randomly malfunctions, causing the vehicle to shut off resulting in loss of control. On multiple occasions I have almost been in a crash because the car shut off.
I love my car but the thing is a death trap. It shut off 15 times within a mile of driving in 5 o'clock traffic. It has almost me my life several times. The dash cluster goes out so I have no idea what speed im going or if the car is running hot. Gm if you think this isn't a problem it is please recall the car fix it and I will keep it till I need a bigger car.
The car has broke down and wouldn't restart, fuel pump, ECM? Modulator fuses. Powering steering leaks all the time and sometimes locks up. Rear defroster won't work. Driver's side controls for windows, locks, stopped working. Drivers side window drops down and breaks-repaired 3 times and just happened again. Belt broke, lost power barely able to get it off the road. Front passenger wheel thumps, pops, etc. Had fixed and still has the same problems. I've maintained routinely, but it continues to keep breaking down. The handle to put in gear/park has broke. A lot of plastic parts, clips etc crumbling apart, knobs, light switches, window tracts. All out of pocket. Recall for windows, rear defrost, power steering, fuel pump, belt breaking, front hubs/wheels/steering !!!!!
I attempted to start my 2002 oldsmobile alero and it won't start. It was as if the fuel was shut-off. I had to have my car towed home. I noticed the security light was flashing. I checked on-line and people suggested, turning the key to the start position and leaving for 10 minutes, apparently this allows the computer to reset. (or you can disconnect the battery and reconnect it, this will also reset the computer.) there is a problem with the passlock system. It's a huge problem for many people. Gm does not acknowledge this problem and is unwilling to correct the defect. This defect should be recalled.
On many occasions now my 2002 oldsmobile alero would be working perfectly one day and then the next time I went to start it would not start. The first time it happened I had my uncle who is a mechanic come and look it over, he told me that my security system is locking the car up and to let it sit with the key turned for 10 minutes and it will start again. This worked but now the problem is happening more and more often. So, I came online to see if any other oldsmobile alero owners were experiencing the same problem and I found over 50 reviews on one site alone that this was happening. On top of that many of these car owners were saying that the problem only continues to get worse to the point the car shuts off while driving!!! I have a child, as many of the others owners said they did also, and as a parent that is absolutely terrifying. What if I'm on a highway? Others said they spent a lot of money for the problem to be fixed for it to continue to come back or cause more problems. And as if this issue was not dangerous enough, my turn signals also short out and do not blink at times. I do not believe a car could be anymore dangerous. I would like a response and resolution to this issue asap! Please!!!
When I put my car into drive and let off the brake the car accelerate by itself. I do not have my foot on the gas and the car will continue to speed up until I hit the brake. While braking the car seems like it is still trying to accelerate. You have to push the brake all the way to the floor and hold it to try and maintain a full stop.if I put the car in neutral the rpms shoot way up. If I brake and stop the car and quickly throw it into park and shut it off and restart the car it usually solves the problem but it is definitely not a fix. There is just over 180,000 miles and I have just recently started to notice the problem it has happened a handful of times and I am trying to find the problem and get it fixed. This is very dangerous. The blinkers also periodically stop working and can be fixed by clicking the hazard lights a few times but again not a permanent fix. The cruise control has gone out and the trac control doesn't turn on. This car is becoming a death trap and expensive and dangerous to drive!
Security light comes on and the car shuts off while driving. We lost steering and were headed toward oncoming traffic, but ran over a street sign and stopped. Sometimes the light will come on and no problems until after we park and shut the car off. When we try to start it again, sometimes it starts back up fine and other times it turns over, but wont fire. When this happens, we have to turn the key to the on position for 10 minutes. During this 10 minutes the security light flashes. After exactly 10 minutes the light turns solid for 5 seconds and then shuts off. We then take the key out, put it back in and the car starts. My understanding is that the car think it's being stolen and shuts down the fuel system instantly. We lose complete steering when this happens. Whats also happening is the security system is draining the battery while the car is shut off. When we get anywhere we have to take the security fuses out so the battery doesn't drain. This is a severe safety concern. There are post all over the internet with people having the same problem.
There is intermittent clicking noise coming from the hazard switch. Gm issued a recall on this matter back in 2004. I went to my local gm dealer and he told me my VIN was not covered.
Was driving slowly in heavy traffic. Weather: approximately 50 degrees and raining. I have the heat and defrost (including rear window) on. I hear a pop from the back and I think someone has just lightly rear-ended me. I look over my shoulder and the rear passenger seat, at approximately the right-hand shoulder is on fire. I pulled-over, turned-off the car, and tried to dowse the flames to no avail. All I could do was watch it burn until the fire department showed-up about 10 minutes later. Fire department agreed likely cause was rear defroster short-circuit. Rear seat and rear window destroyed. Water and smoke damage. Car is likely totaled due to age (11 years) and miles (124k).
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