2003 Oldsmobile Alero acceleration problems

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

Car has been having acceleration issues her and there has had a fuel leak for awhile now and now all of a sudden the car will not start..

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · WY

While driving on a city road at approximately 40 MPH, the car randomly began accelerating on its own. I immediately pushed on the brake pedal only to discover the car continued to accelerate. I stomped on the brake as hard as possible to avoid hitting the car in front of me. I moved the gear shift to neutral to try to keep the car from accelerating but that did nothing. I was barely able to turn off onto a side street where I was able to shut of the engine and make the car stop before hitting other vehicles. The car's engine revved up so high that it sounded as if it were going to blow up the engine. Now there is oil leaking severely under the car after this incident.

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 110,000 miles · WV

I was driving on the interstate and the car jumped up ito 6 and 7 rpms in the red got stuck even when pedal was not pressed stayed there I the red for a few seconds with no warning lights finally dropped and started knocking.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 138,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 57,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and continued to accelerate even after the contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 10/02/14*lj the consumer stated the accelerator stuck and the driver had to brake hard in order to keep the vehicle from driving through a garage wall. The consumer stated the accelerator only sticks on hot and humid days. The vehicle was repaired on 8/714. Updated 3/30/15

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated the while merging into traffic at 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact placed the gear into neutral and was able to merge to the side of the road. The dealer advised the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 04v528000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 130, 000. Updated 9/12/14*cn updated 02/05/2015

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 120,000 miles · LA

I live in a hot "ambient" environment, the south. I am the third owner of my 2003 alero oldsmobile. My car's accelerator sticks and will not return to idle. It continues to do this and it seems like it is getting worse. It is also affecting the rest of the car and its parts. My brakes are probably going out because of the accelerator pedal being stuck and me having to hold the brakes down while its revving past 3000 rpms in park. I have contacted gm and they claim that my VIN isn't effected. I have read about and talked to many other owners of the 2003 alero oldsmobile and they also were turned away and said that their vins were not effected. I think that gm might not be taking this recall seriously but I am positive that this recall is valid for my car and it is scary when I have my two boys that are under five in my backseat when the accelerator sticks and continues to do and even when I turn off my vehicle and turn it back on it continues to do so. I am filing this complaint in hopes that ya'll would be able to help me . Thank you so much.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 122,000 miles · WI · crash

I noticed an issue but thought it was all in my head because I had been pulled over for speeding on the way home from work because the car accelerated by without my foot on the pedal...although I was pulled over already to investigate why the car accelerated yet I still received a ticket .wasn't too sure what happened on 11/4 at about 3:10pm I was involved in a motor vehicle accident turning the corner , the pedal stuck or wouldn't stop not too sure but I lost all control of vehicle trying to avoid a car on the right I swerved and hit the car on the left thus destroying my car and the other car in the process.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Acceleration · 51,848 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. While driving at any speed, the accelerator pedal sticks. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer twice, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer performed the vehicle inspection twice when the weather was 50 degrees; however, the pedal would stick when the weather was much warmer. The federal safety agency campaign id number 04v528000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal) was referenced. The contact would like the recall repair performed on his vehicle. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 51,848.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · NY · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into a curb and a flower pot before it was stopped by turning off the engine. Upon inspection, it was noticed that the accelerator pedal was stuck and fully depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where for repair. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 04v528000 which was performed on the vehicle concerning, the vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge.