2002 Oldsmobile Alero: check engine light

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds, the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that when the brake pedal was depressed excessive force was required to stop the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Lights · 67,000 miles · MT

I have a 2002 olds alero gls. The 2001 olds alero has this recall: hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. My car has the exact same problem but is not included in the recall. Gm was the wost help ever. They hung up on me. In the past two weeks they have quit working more times than I can reamber. I have also have a problem with my gage cluster. About 2-3 times a month it dosent opperate. No check engine lights ect or spedo RPM ect work there just "dead" until u restart the car. The olds bravada has a recall for it. What I dont understan is how an 01 alero have recalls and a 03 have recalls but not an 02. I was on the interstate when my turn signals quit. I dont know how long they were out before I they werent working. I did have a frind of mine look at the car who is a certified gm tech and said it was a losse wire up in the dash.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 30,000 miles · PA

Dt: without warning caller hears a noise ,and at the same time, the bell sounds , and the dash lights come on. The lights that come on are the anti lock brake lights. The track off light, and the service engine light. For only a few seconds the brakes will not work. Has had wheel bearings replaced in the front, and is about to get it done again.

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Engine · 27,000 miles · NY

My service engine light, ABS light and trac light stay on at all times. I have had it serviced with the result being "my gas cap was not tight." I feel there is more to this than they say due to knowing 3 other alero owners with the same problems.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · 15,500 miles · TX

Problem malfunction indicator lamp: service engine soon light came on wednesday 8/20/03 just on the right side. I was returning home after driving approximate 30 miles when this light came on. Call the dealer from which I brought this program car.call:bacon autoplex in palestine texas . Purchased 7/14/03 with 14, 016 miles. Called them about 3pm on 8/20/03. I filled up with gas ( which gauge indicated 1/2/ full) prior to the 30 miles then light came on. I was told that it wouldn't hurt to drive the car since no one was there(bacon) to test for the cause on 8/20/03. Told(bacon ) that I was going to drive over 140 on 8/21/03. Said that it would not hurt. The light went off 8/21/03 1/2 miles from my home. 8/22/03 about 11 am the light came on once again 15699 miles. Call bacon 8/22/03 regarding the problem once again. They said that I could bring it over for testing which I did. Found a code 440? What ever that was. Bacon said it could be several things. Did not make any attempt to further test. I did talk to the manager of bacon, still no attempt to test it further. Manage did ask if I wanted another car. Why would I want another olds alero ? Iwas more then up set: I do not feel safe with this car. Fail to do the testing for exact cause. Appointment made but I don't think that it will be done at this time since for now they have not found the cause. The light comes on with fuel is 1/2/ full both times.