The contact owned a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and crossing an intersection, a speeding police vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle and the front driver's side wheel was bent. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact hit her chest against the steering wheel. Additionally, the left side of the contact' body hit the driver's side window. The contact was knocked unconscious for approximately 30 minutes. The police officers removed the driver's side door and assisted the contact out of the vehicle. The emergency units transported the contact to the hospital, where she spent one night. The contact was then transported to another hospital where she spent two weeks. The contact sustained severe head, collarbone, neck, and back pain. Additionally, the contact sustained chest pain bruises, and a broken left foot. The contact was then sent to a rehabilitation center where she spent one week. The contact was then transported to her residence by emergency units. The contact stated that she had not been able to work properly and she had been depressed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
2003 Oldsmobile Alero airbags problems
24 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal2
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Alero airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 Oldsmobile Alero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving and everything quit but the engine nothing on the dash worked, door locks unlocked lost headlights, radio anything Electrical was gone
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle slid on ice and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact sustained an injury to the neck, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,860.
I had got the ignition switch recall done it work for a little while but now its back acting up my airbag light have come on since then and will not go off. I have had my car check numerous time and everyone says its my ignition thats making my car try not to crank. This happens when you to to turn on car and airbag light have been on since this started happening.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where it was deemed destroyed. The contact sustained minor injuries which required medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 4/15/15
2003 oldsmobile alero. Consumer stated the vehicle need to have the ignition and keys repaired. *ss the consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition switch and keys. However, on september 9, 2014, she was involved in an accident. The consumer stated the air bad did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.
Consumer is writing in regards to 2003 oldsmobile alero. Stating that son was killed in single car crash, roll over. Wondering if the key fob was the cause. *kl the consumer stated the air bag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently, the horn was inoperable, and the alarm automatically activated. The failures occurred several times. The dealer stated that a module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
The air bag on the passenger side is lifting at the sides.
Parts for repair to the key are not available as of oct 1, 2014. Parts are on back order. No date of parts availability could be provided by gm.
Questions about the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero airbags
Does the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Oldsmobile Alero airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have bad airbags?
The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (27 complaints), 2003 (24 complaints) and 1999 (14 complaints).
Other 2003 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Electrical 103Engine 29Lights 15Acceleration 14Brakes 14Steering 13Visibility 12Fuel system 11Suspension 10Transmission 7Body 5Tires 5Driver assistance 1Locks 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Wheels 1
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