2003 Oldsmobile Alero steering problems

Filed May 5, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 174,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. While driving 30 MPH, the turn signals failed to function and smoke emitted from the top part of the steering column. In addition, while driving 55 MPH, the headlights and horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Engine, Steering · NC

My ignition switch does not invoke the engine. It has happened couple of times with my alero. Last year as per the recall notice gm dealer changed the keys and not the entire ignition module. Have spent over usd 350 in the last three weeks and again today the olds alero is stop working. The ignition does not seem to turn on.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Steering · 80,000 miles · IL

Got my car told to shop it was running when got car would not start up the key would not turn

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and caused the driver to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/24/14

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 78,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a noise heard from the front driver's side suspension area. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle veered to the left abnormally. The failure only recurred once. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic the following day, who diagnosed that the tie rod and wheel bearings were defective and needed replacing. The repairs were completed. The failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 10/7/14

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 28,130 miles · MN

Car has repeatedly shut off at speed, sometimes restarting, twice needing to be towed.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 95,740 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was extremely difficult to steer and upon making a turn, the vehicle stalled multiple times. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the electrical ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,740. The VIN was not available...updated 08/11/14

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Steering · 237,907 miles · AL

Traveling down an interstate hwy. Lost steering. Had the car towed home. Jacked the car up and found the nut on the bolt that hold the rack and pinion to the frame has come off and broke the bracket.

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 105,897 miles · MI · crash · 4 injuries

Purchased 2003 alero on oct 8, 2009 on oct. 9th car would not start or jump, ABS and security light was on, radio turned off. Had it towed back to dealer who looked at it the next day and the car started right up and they could not duplicate the problem so they did not do any work to it. On oct 15 while my daughter was driving the vehicle onto the interstate the ABS light and security light came on and the steering wheel turned sharply to the left and she could not control the vehicle. This caused an accident with injuries. The diagnostic report was limited due to the extent of damage to the vehicle and the only code they could get to register was that the ABS code was on. Was told that the diagnostic did not show anything else but diagnostics was limited anyways because the vehicle was not drivable anymore.

Filed Sep 8, 2006 · Steering · TX

2003 oldsmobile alero steering wheel had a lot of play. Upon inspection mechanic determined a broken mount on the steering gear assembly. *kb the consumer was informed the broken mount was probably due to a sharp jolt such as hitting a curb or a pothole.