The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while turning the key the vehicle failed to start. The blinkers were inoperable at times. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected while turning the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who test drove the vehicle and determined the failure was due to the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
2004 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems
57 complaints (52% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 57
- of this car's complaints
- 52%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch5
- Ignition5
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Horn1
At what mileage
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Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
What 2004 Oldsmobile Alero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM is bad, my headlights go from bright to dim, car does not seem to keep acceleration power very well
Airbag no deployment Loss of power steering Brakes to floor Car died Recall ignored prior and still today after set up now off their schedule Friendly Chevrolet rich Gardner
The hazard and turn signals doesn't work at all. I bought a new turn switch, put a new fuse in and everything and nothing works. When I drive on the road the turn signal doesnt come on and sometimes it causes a lot of problems.
Noticed the windshield was leaking which cause to leak on equipment under inside and out dashboard witch caused erosion and defects to other operating equipment lead to car stalling while driving,some operations of will work, some won't. It has a mind of it's own,the security system on car does not work. I do not feel safe since I was driving down road on highway 55mph. And the car completely turn off, I turned ignition switch to turn car back on it was very scary moment. I didn't know what to do. But I wish I can afford to fix the car problems that has caused me a lot of misery financially emotionally feel safe with gm sealing front window properly on alero I wouldn't have these problems in the first place! So not properly sealing and wiring diagram needs to be examined in my opinion all I want is to feel safe in any gm motors models not just me but others too . I wish someone would help me as much I help others in my car n my daily life to get by not much to ask to feel safe! The car was not sealed right in first place. This is what caused my problems owning this car. I need either help with car to get fix pthe right way. Or I need a new car I have a disabled mother and grandpa that depend on me and I need a reliable car to provide daily tasks appointments the list goes on. I could really use a piece of mind just to know I'm driving a safe reliable car to do my god services every day I'm begging!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet amarillo (2200 e I-40, amarillo, tx 79103) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact received two new keys from the dealer, but they did not start the vehicle and the security indicator flashed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
The hazard light button fell into the dashboard and the blinker signals only intermittently work. They will sometimes stop working while in the middle of a turn, other times will work for a few days, and then randomly stop again for no consistent amount of time. Upon researching this issue to repair I see that it is very common with other cars of this make and model.
I own a 2004 alero oldsmobile I purchased the car used in 2008. It later only had one recall which was for the ignition issues. While the car is on and in drive the key is still able to be pulled out of the ignition and the car still remains on and in drive. I am also experiencing my blinkers not working 100% of the time, (the federal safety agency campaign # for this issue is 03v327000). I can press the hazard light button quickly and frequently while pushing on the signal stick and that sometimes will make them work, other times that doesn't work and neither my signals nor hazard signals work at all. Lastly, and most frightening, in the midst of driving the vehicle has stalled, and will jump as the RPM's bounce back and forth, (the federal safety agency campaign # for this issue is 07e021000). There had been several times this has happened and a few times the vehicle actually did shut off in the middle of driving, I've had to push the car off the road, and wait 10-15 minutes before I attempt to start the vehicle again. The car was tested for over 3 hours and they found nothing wrong with the engine or battery, which is why I am certain it is the fuel pressure recall. I took the car in for the key recall I brought this up to them as well, (as my windows also do not work), I purchased a new gas cap as instructed hoping that would fix this dangerous situation with the car stalling out, it did not fix the issue. There are recalls that my car falls under and that I am experiencing, I asked why these life threatening recalls weren't able to be fixed on my car, I was told they weren't listed on my VIN. Please help my vehicle and the millions others be updated with the federal safety agency to request the manufacturer to review this more closely in relation to the ones actually affected by these issues. These issues are extremely dangerous and pose as a threat not only to myself and family but to other drivers around me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. After driving and arriving at her destination, the contact stated that the vehicle key came out of the ignition switch on its own. The contact stated that this was an every day occurrence ever since the vehicle was repaired for an ignition switch recall issued by the manufacturer in april of 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 8-2930117201 was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The federal safety agency campaign number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,640.
Questions about the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero electrical
Does the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 52% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2004 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have the most electrical problems?
The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most electrical complaints are 2002 (133 complaints), 2001 (130 complaints) and 2003 (103 complaints).
Other 2004 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Lights 21Engine 17Airbags 13Brakes 10Fuel system 7Suspension 6Transmission 6Visibility 6Body 5Steering 5Acceleration 3Driver assistance 2Seats 2Locks 1Seat belts 1Tires 1
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