Turn signals intermittently work.
2002 Oldsmobile Alero lights complaints
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I'm not for sure if your interested in this type of complaint, but I received a letter from oldsmobile pertaining to my 2002 olds. Alero that there was a possible problem with the turning signal and/or hazards. This letter came from their recall center but it stated in the letter it wasn't a recall. Well a couple of months previously my turning signal would stop working while I was driving then it would work, stop working, work but never for too long of time. Sometimes it would be fine for weeks then it would start up again. Well, after I received this letter I was for sure that this letter probably pertained to my problem and made an appointment with the olds. Dealer in vincennes, in. When I went to pick it up, they said the turn signal never quit working, which I replied its going to be a one in a million chance that it will do it for you. I would have to leave my car there for a month for it to occur for them to catch it, I just thought this problem was what the letter was referring to. He stated if he fixed everything that could possible be wrong with the turn signal I would have a repair bill as long as his arm. My concern is I feel like I could be in a serious accident if the turn signal quits working again or getting a ticket for not using it when it actually failed. I'm kind of at a loss of what I actually can do. I know this might not be the problem they are referring to because they really didn't explain in the letter it just said contact your olds dealer, which they were of no help. I asked him if he was aware of the letter sent out and he said kind of. Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
Turn signal malfunction involving flickering of turn signal at random. I will be driving and hear the flasher go off erratically. No consequences except a lot of annoyance from the sound and having to replace the flasher myself. Will save old part.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle warning lights failed. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v327000, regarding the hazard flashing warning light switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The dealership replaced the hazard flashing warning light switch.
2002 oldsmobile alero. At 57,000 miles turn signals are occasionally inoperative. Fuses were changed and they still fail on occasion. Identical problems resulted in the recalls of the 2000 and 2001 olds aleros. Upon reviewing internet web sites I discovered that there are many other alero owners whom are having the same problem. A temporary solution until the hazard switch can be replaced is to slap the dashboard near the hazard switch to make it operable. The inability to alert other drivers of the intent to change lanes, or make turns is a safety issue.
Turn signals didn't always work. I would have to hit the hazard switch and then the signals would work. Took to dealer and had to have a new hazard switch installed.
Dt*: the consumer stated the hazard warning lights were not working properly. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v327000, regarding the hazard warning lights switch. The consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall, however the consumers model year was not included. *jb updated 02/21/06.
Turn signal lights flicker but fail to come on in back of vehicle, or they just don't work at all. This is an intermittent problem. I may start out driving and they are fine, then they completely stop working, and by the end of the trip they work again. Sometimes they work the whole trip, sometimes none at all. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I replaced the fuse for the signal lights and this did not remedy the problem. This has been an ongoing problem for the past few months.
Multiple intermittent turn-signal malfunctions in 2002 oldsmobile alero since purchase in 2003. Malfunction can sometimes be controlled by lightly pushing in on hazard warning switch located on dash.
The turn signal is flashing in and out of use. Sometimes it works when you turn the signal on, and other times it does not work. Sometimes it stops working after it has started working, and it goes out before the turn is completed. There has been no crash yet, but I do not feel safe when making a turn and the signal stops working. I have not had the vehicle serviced at this time, because I thought a recall had been issued and I was waiting on the letter from the manufacturer.
For no apparent reason, the turn signals stopped working while I was driving my 2002 oldsmobile alero. The problem turned out to be a defective hazard light switch. Gm has issued a recall for this problem on 2000 and 2001 models, but the dealer refused to cover the same problem on my 2002.
Dt: the contact stated that the turn signals worked intermittently. He had not taken the vehicle to a dealer at this time. No repairs or corrections have been made. There was a recall on an earlier model year, however, this vehicle experienced the same defect as indicated in the recall.
Dt: the contact stated that the turn signals as well as the hazard warning lights worked intermittently. The vehicle is currently at a dealership for repairs. The dealer offered no diagnosis to the problem. There is a the federal safety agency recall 03v327000 on earlier model years. Yet his vehicle experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall.
Dt: the contact stated that he saw on tv that the blinker switches in this type of vehicle were tearing off. He was driving at night with lights on bright because of the blinker switch not working.
2002 oldsmobile alero -- VIN #1g3nl52e02c21167 turn signal failure: this is a used car with 27,000 miles owned by darcars -wilson-powell lincoln mercury. I was test driving the car on saturday and the turn signals failed for a while and resumed working. The turn signals failed completely on october 18, 2005, after I returned to the dealer to pick up the car to have it tested for emissions after the car failed the virginia emissions test due to a computer problem. I do not own the car. It is owned by darcars -- wilson-powell lincoln-mercury, inc. Of temple hills, md.
In my 2002 oldsmobile alero, my turn signals become very intermittent and sometimes fail to function all together causing me to pull to the side of the road and restart my vehicle to get the turn signals working again. Sometimes I need to hold in the button for the hazard flasher button while pushing my turn signal down in order to get them to work for a short time. I have seen that the 2001 alero has been recalled for a similar problem the recall number is 03v327000.
I discovered my turn signals weren't working while driving recently. Since then I've discovered that the problem is intermittent; sometimes they work with no problems, sometimes not. Generally I can monkey with the hazard light button after I've turned the car on but before I start driving to ensure that they're in working condition. But it's no guarantee they'll be working at the end of the trip. While researching this problem online I see that a number of people are experiencing it and that the federal safety agency is investigating. I plan on having it repaired as soon as I get a chance, but it'd be nice if there was a recall outstanding already.
2002 oldsmobile alero - turn signal only works intermittently.
The turn signals at times can be working, then they stop completely while operating the vehicle.....after all while will begin working again.
In the past two weeks my turn signals quit working without any warning and just as mysteriously start working again. I have not taken it to a dealer as it has only occurred twice. I seen a report about this problem on the news.
2002 oldsmobile alero - turn signal only works intermittently.
The turn signals on my alero and hazard flashers quit working, and then restart. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.
The turn signal / hazard switch went out on my 2002 oldsmobile alero. This caused the turn signals not to operate and nearly caused me to be rear ended on a highly traveled road with a child in the car. The failure was corrected by having the part replaced. The old part is no longer available due to shop throwing it out.
Dt: 2002 oldsmobile alero. The consumer stated the hazard warning light worked intermittently. The switch also controls the turn signals, and this does not always work. The hazard warning light pushed through the dashboard. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership, but oldsmobile told them it was not under recall. The problem started last year, and it was fixed at that time. The switch was replaced, not at a dealership.
Turn signals / hazard lights fail to work on occasion. Problem started occurring this summer about 2-3 weeks after having some brake work performed. Problem is thought by me to be a separate issue with a failure of a solenoid. There have been no consequences as a result of the failure. I am able to get the light working again, by either repeated quick pushes of the hazard lights or a quick pound just left of the hazard switch. I am planning on bringing this issue up at the next scheduled oil change in a couple of weeks unless the lights fail altogether.
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The hazard and turn signal flashers work intermittently and sometimes are inoperative. The contact saw other complaints on the federal safety agency website for this problem. The consumer contacted gm and they said they were unwilling to help with the repair because this vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall 03v327000 due to VIN. The contact has been having this problem with lights for twelve months. The contact moved from a warm weather climate to a four season climate, and that was when he began to have this problem. It went away up until the weather began to change. *ak
Dt: consumer complained about a turn signal problem. The turn signals worke d intermittently. The problem first started on august 15, 2005. The consumer was in the process of getting the repair done. Manufacturer's recall 03043 was issued for earlier year models.
Dt: 2002 oldsmobile alero. The consumer stated the turn signals failed. The vehicle has not been to the dealership. The consumer stated he had the same problem with another vehicle, and it was the hazard switch which failed. This problem has been occurring for approximately 6 months. The consumer has done nothing to correct the problem . Oldsmobile was contacted, and they stated there was no recall for that model year.
Dt: consumer states that if the fuse is in the vehicle the windshield wipers constantly run. When he first bought the vehicle dealer claimed he fix it. The signals on the vehicle seem to be going too fast, and it smells like the wires are burning.
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.
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