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.
2002 Oldsmobile Alero lights complaints
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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.
The turn signal wont stop ticking noise even if the turn signal was off and it cause smoke around the steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the hazard lights and the turn signals would fail sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
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.
My hazard lights / turn signals work intermittently, sometimes they just flash like crazy. Same as 01's but gm says not 02's.
I just purchased a 2002 oldsmobile alero and everything worked fine I got it home and the blinkers started to only work sometimes I haven't even got to drive it because I'm afraid to get pulled over. I immediately got online and found that it could be the hazard switch which appears to have been recalled if I'm correct. It appears that because I'm over 150,000 miles I'm not covered but the problem didn't occur before that limit. I spoke the previous owner and they said it had just recently and was not like this when she purchased it at just over 150,000 miles and to just push the hazard light button a few times and it kicks in but that is not a permanent fix and if there was a recall and the problem doesn't occur until after the allotted miles I don't see what good it is.
The turn signals on my 02 alero do not always work. They will come on and off on random occasions and nothing could be done to fix it. Also the car security system does not always allow the car to start. When the engine doesn't start I have to stick the key in the ignition for 10 minutes until the security light stops flashing then it will start. I had the try to fix it and the only solution they think might work (but not sure) is to turn off the security system completely.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact was driving approximately between 45-50 MPH merging into another lane when she noticed that the turn signal failed to function. The failure occurred intermittently with both turn signal indicators. There were several occasions when the turn signal indicator functioned whenever engaging the hazard warning lights. The headlights, tail lights and turn signal bulbs were replaced; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the technician tested the complete signal indicator system fuse and informed the contact that it was not the cause of failure. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
My signal lights on my 2002 olds alero or dysfucntional!! Sometimes they work sometimes they don't and I really fear for my safety, when my signal lights or not working. I was almost rear ended several time do to faulty signal lights.
Signal lights and hazard lights do not work all the time on my 2002 alero. My daughter drives this car regularly and I am afraid that this issue will cause her to be in an accident. We cannot seem to get anyone to correct this issue.
My turn signals and hazards don't work at times. They go out randomly while I'm driving and it is very dangerous. I tried to turn the hazards on to get them to work but the hazards out most of the time also. It has been happening at least 3-4 times a week and makes me nervous to drive for fear of an accident or ticket. I have contacted gm dealers and they said there is no recall for the 2002 model but I have read there are recalls for the 2000 and 2001 models. I have heard of numerous complaints for the 2002 models and would hope something will be done about it.
2002 oldsmobile alero the turn signals and hazard lights work sometimes and sometimes they don't this is a real problem and I have almost been hit several times is there a recall on this.
Hazard and turn signals intermittently fail; same as the 2001...there was a recall for this issued on the 2001, but not the 2002? I lose my turn signals approximately 2-3 times per 10 mile trip. I have not been involved in an accident due to this malfunction...yet. No repairs seem to fix the problem. The incident date is the last time this problem occurred (I haven't driven the car for a few days), but it has actually been going on for over 2 years. Apparently this is a common problem with the alero's reguardless of the model year. The vehicle also won't start when it rains, and shuts down while driving. The trunk opens by itself, and the door locks don't always work. Sometimes the stereo won't turn on, and most recently the driver's door window won't open. I replaced the wheel house assembly 3 times in two years. This car is an electrical nightmare! Frequently it won't start because it thinks I'm trying to steal it. I also put air in all my tires at least once a week because they won't hold air...apparently there is a problem with the wheels. I have to manually check the tires because the warning light for low tire pressure is also an electrical malfunction.
I have a 2002 oldsmobile alero that was not included in the hazard switch recall notice (applies to 1999 and 2001 vehicles and other gm cars) since spring of 2009 my car has been exhibiting the same problems as discussed in the recall. It has been getting worse since then. I feel that some of the bad switches made it into other years or the car was still built with 2001 parts. I purchased it from an olds dealer in summer of 2002. It was a gm program used car on the road since january 2002.
Blinker is very intermittent and dangerous. Sometimes it works, other times nothing. When it is not working the hazard or blinker sound seems to be going off and on constantly. The repair shop said that they would have to tear apart the whole dash just to troubleshoot the problem. This is a very scary problem and can potentially lead to tickets or accidents if not fixed.
Turn signals and flashers don't work. Sometimes they work fine, other times do not. Happens more and more. Security light flashes, when flashing car will not start.
2002 oldsmobile alero has problems with the turn signal/hazard module not working properly at times. *nj the consumer stated the signal lights were intermittent and a times were completely inoperable. The consumer learned of a recall, however she was informed that there was no recall that her vehicle identification number qualified for. Recall # 03v327000. *jb updated 03/01/10
I bought my 2002 olds alero in may of 2006 and have had problems ever since. I had to have the front left wheel bearing replaced 2 days after I bought the car. The dealership paid for the parts and labor that time, but I was on my own from there. Frequently I was having the problem of the engine turning over, but not starting. I had to call a tow truck 6 times in 2 months. The fuel pump was replaced and a week later I had the same problem. This time it the body module was replaced. 2 days later I was calling the tow truck again. The ignition switch was replaced this time. The next time I threatened to sue the mechanic who had worked on my car. This time the car started right up for the mechanic. He contacted gm to see what the problem could possibly be and of course they had never heard of this problem. After the car was towed to the shop a few more times the mechanic finally got a hold of another mechanic who specialized in gm repairs. That mechanic told him about the faulty security system. He passed on the info to me. If the car won't start, turn the key on for 10 min. Until the security light stops flashing, turn the key off, take it out of the ignition and try it again. This has worked every time for me, but really, who has the extra 10-15 minutes to spare every time they need to go somewhere, just in case their car won't start? I also have problems with the turning signals working only when they want to. This seems to be a common problem among alero owners. After the nightmares I've had with this car and the disrespect shown by gm to their "valued customers", I will never buy another gm model as long as I live! Buyer beware!!!
My turn signal lights fail to turn on some times. I have a 2002 alero and I see a there have been other complaints and there is a pe 05-055 where there is a recall. My car has under 50 000 km. Can I get mine changed for free?
My blinkers on my 2002 oldsmobile alero don't work most of the time. My horn does not work.
I have had my 2002 oldsmobile alero since 2002. Within six months of having this car the ignition switch went bad and was unable to start the car and it had to be repaired. This was repaired by the dealer that I purchased it from because the company that was in charge of my extended warranty went bankrupt. Since then I have had to pay to replace a gasket in the engine that keeps engine coolant and engine oil from mixing together because the gasket that was manufactured with the car was not the right thickness. (since this is a known defect by mechanics why wasn't this recalled or a service bulletin initiated?) I continue to have problems with the driver door control panel that controls the windows and the side mirrors and window locks. The windows in my car can only be controlled by the driver because the window lock is stuck in the "on" position. I have also had problems with the windows falling down into the door and have had one window replaced in december 2007 but now in september 2008 the passenger window is experiencing the same symptoms and now will have to replace this window as well. Right now the most annoying thing about this car is the turn signals. They function as they should but the clicking noise for the turn signal will not turn off when I have made a turn (it actually makes a clicking noise about 3 times as fast as the regular turn click). I have had this looked at by a mechanic and I was told that this was not part of the hazard light recall which my car falls under so it was not fixed. It is a very distracting problem and the only time I can get relief from the clicking noise is when I actually get ready to make a turn by turning on the actual turn signal. There are a number of problems that numerous owners are experiencing. I am hoping that some thing is done about the windows and the engine gasket. I don't think consumers should be responsible for poor engineering and design. Gm should make things right.
We have been having trouble with our turn signals going out sporadically. We never know when they are going to not work. This is very dangerous but we were told tat only certain VIN#s had this recall. However this is happening to too many people who are having to pay out of pocket for this repair, it is ridiculous. We also like many others have had the problem with not being able to start our vehicles because of the ignition. We had to pay $700 to get it rekeyed, and we have a passenger window that has fell into the door, which still is not fixed. We should all be given the opportunity to get the signals fixed under recall not just some when its the same problem.
There was no accident, but there might be due to the fact that my wife's 2002 oldsmobile alero hazard switch is faulty causing intermittent turning signal failure, the same problem with previous models of the alero. I called oldsmobile and they will not replace the hazard switch under recall which apparently they told me my VIN isn't included, even though it's the same exact issue and problem. I thought I would notify you of the problem that seems was not corrected when the recalls were issued for previous years. The recall should cover any alero that experiences this issue, not just certain VIN numbers.
2002 oldsmobile alero, turn signals are not working properly, sometimes they just quit working. Is there a recall for this problem as I see there many complaints with the flasher unit or hazard component. When I called the dealer I was told I could bring in the car and it would cost me $100.00 to see what the problem is plus be charged to fix the problem or I could take it somewhere else. There is a defective part that needs to be replaced as this is a safety issue and the consumer should not be charged to have the problem corrected.
Turn signal indicators & lamps fail erratically......then operate regularly before failing again.
Hazard switch - turn signals not working / intermittent.
I have a 2002 oldsmobile alero gl sedan and the following has just started to happen within the last couple of weeks: turn signal malfunction that leads to flickering or total failure of the turn signal lights and the indicator on the instrument panel - this is exactly what prompted a 2003 recall for oldsmobile alero; model years 2000-2001.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals did not work. A local mechanic replaced a component, but the contact was unsure of the exact name of the component. The turn signals stopped working approximately two weeks after they were replaced. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle has not been repaired or diagnosed at this time. The current mileage is 84,000 and failure mileage was 79,000.
Turn signals intermittently quit working, but hazards work fine. Also, intermittently when you turn the steering wheel fully (either way) the ABS light and low traction off light come on which clear after turning the ignition off and restarting, but does it again or maybe not for a while.
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