2002 Oldsmobile Alero: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 279 complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 94 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2004
2
2003
4
2002
5
2001
3
2000
6
1999
5

What owners say

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Lights · 98,000 miles · OK

The turn signal wont stop ticking noise even if the turn signal was off and it cause smoke around the steering wheel.

Filed May 18, 2008 · Electrical · 88,183 miles · MD

Oldsmobiles have electrical problems and I am having more electrical problems with this car. This was the start of my problems last year first it was the passlock system that cost me 775.00 to fix. I went to the mall for lunch and came back and the car would mot start. Had to have the car towed to the dealership to find out that sensors were not covered under warranty. The problems continue and come more frequently this was 3-12-2008 the second problem cost me 589.00 the module and poil pavk assembly, I was parked in at school and barely made it home, the car was going all of 10-15 miles an hour and would not accelerate, by the grace of god I made it home only live about 10 miles from school. When I got up the next day the car would not start at all. Had to have the car towed to the mechanic. This started may 1, 2008 that leads us to problem three which is going on right now the turning and hazard lights work sometimes and the car makes a ticking sound like the turn signal is on when its not and them it sounds like its short circuiting.. ( was told that this is covered by gm, will contact them to see if this is true) now here we are at problem this stated 5-18-2008 four in a matter of weeks: the trac off light, service engine soon and another light is on the dash ( I will follow up with which light that is) all of my problems with this car has been electrical and I was told by someone at the auto advantage that these cars are notifies for this. There really should be something done in regard to this. I have searched the internet and it is full of the same issues. There is not way that all of these people located in all states everywhere are having the same problems and this is not a defect that should be repaired by gm and not the consumer.

Filed Apr 9, 2007 · Engine · 84,301 miles · MD

Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. On 4/6/07, while driving 55 MPH ,the contact heard a ticking sound, and smelled gasoline inside the vehicle, so she turned the ignition off. The vehicle was towed to fox chevrolet in laurel, md. The dealer stated that the failure was due to coolant being mixed with oil ,causing a loss of compression in all cylinders. The engine needed to be replaced at cost of $2,600. The warranty expired at 60,000 miles. There were no warning indicator lights on the dashboard. The vehicle was at the repair shop. The current and failure mileage were 84301. *ak updated 0626/07

Filed Feb 12, 2006 · Engine · 65,200 miles · IL

Timing chain broke on 2002 oldsmobile alero with 65,000 miles in feb. 2006. Experienced a ticking noise day before and was driving at about 55 MPH when chain broke and lost power. Auto repair service indicated it will cost at least $1500 to replace chain and additional parts. Also indicated oil pan would have to be removed as fragments were detected inside.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · IN

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance and dealer determined that vehicle needed the following replacements: a new ignition lock cylinder, intake manifold, multi function switch, and an engine oil flush. Consumer stated that when she put key in the ignition it would not turn, but did not know that vehicle would need a new switch. Also, there was ticking noise when she tried to start the vehicle.