"takata recall" I was having trouble startting my car so I went to auto dealership and bought a key which cost $38.. It worked great for maybe a month. Then I took my car to car wash and turned the ignation switch off and got out of car. When I was ready to go, the car would not start. Had to hire a wreaker to haul it to the house. The car still won't start.
2004 Oldsmobile Alero electrical complaints
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Bought car a year ago, it had issues with turn signals not working. I googled issue and replaced hazard switch 125,000 miles. Now at 155,000 timing chain slipped, it's replacement worth more than car value. I heard after 2004 a change was made because of issues but no recall. Car was pulled to end of driveway before taking a close out of town trip, turned off to check oil and such, wouldn't start. Estimate received to repair 2,500$. I am furious!
My turning signals work, but when not in use the signal noise does a rapid beep, beep noise, even when I drive and sit idly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. While driving various speeds, the turn signals functioned intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 08/02/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing, which located a failure code at the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) would only update the keys; it would not replace the ignition switch. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle and turning the ignition switch with the key, the ignition switch caught on fire. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the security and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The technician stated that the power control module also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start due to the faulty pass lock system. The contact replaced the pass lock system and ignition switch but the failure recurred after the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump, the starter and the alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The vehicle would only start by loosening the battery and the ignition key turned into the on position. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.
2004 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to the ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated when she took the vehicle to the dealer on november 19, 2014, she assumed the recall had performed. However, on february 20, 2015, she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. When she contacted the dealer, she was informed the recall had not been performed and the current problem was with the key and would not be covered by the initial recall.
Was driving on in toll road when my headlights went off. I was able to get them back on by going to manual. They also flickered on & off even with car off and key out of ignition. Had recall on ignition, recall 143510, advised gm and dealer of problem. They said wasn't covered by recall. Still a recurring problem.
2004 oldsmobile alero. Hazard light button is pushed back where he was unable to active my hazard lights if needed. Also, there were some unidentified lights stuck on the dashboard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after inserting the key in the ignition switch. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch, lock and key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Ignition switch issue. Took vehicle in for recall. All they did was stick plastic on keys. What are we suppose to do since the ignition switch is still falling out of place? Also, why didn't they replace the ignition module since it is a known defect? The switch is the problem on the vehicle. Not the keys!!!
2004 oldsmobile alero, consumer writes in regards to warning light coming on and then going off. *cw the consumer stated the oil and traction light illuminated.
The blinkers only work 5 % of the time. I have almost been hit in the rear several times due to this issue. Neither blinker will work. I notice a recall was done on the 2001 olds alero for this problem. I have a 2004 olds alero that is having the same issue. The blinkers do not work due to a defective hazard warning light switch. A recall should be done on 2004 olds alero.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the ignition failed, preventing the vehicle from being started without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was driving on the freeway and my car turned off without warning. My car turned off (power sheering locked up) I made it to the side of the road but not before almost getting hit by a 2 different semi-trucks. I was stranded on the freeway for 4 hours with a new born baby. I have yet to be able to fix my car due to this issue. I have been looking for information on what happened to my car when I found the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn as all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The turn signals randomly stop functioning. They can go from working to not working and back in any given drive. I have replaced the fuses multiple times, but it quickly starts doing it again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact had to wiggle the key, which caused the security chime to activate. The failure occurred multiple times. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
I received the notification about the safety recall on 2004 oldsmobile aleros, and the dealer, after I had scheduled an appointment, told me they didn't have to do the recall, but I just had to buy another key. That's not the way I understand recalls. I don't buy something, but it should be they fix something. I've never heard of a dealer arguing with the customer about something like this either, but I'm going to seek legal advice. However, I felt it was necessary to contact you first, based on the language of the recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/24/2014*lj updated 4/21/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts, but the failure recurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the failure could be due to a faulty ignition switch and/or various engine failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system) and performed the recommendations from the notification, including driving with a single key. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,570.
2004 oldsmobile alero ignition switch won't start sometimes onhad the ignition switch replaced and still having the problem some times if you keep turning the key on and off it will start or you will have to go under the hood and crank it by the starter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred multiple times. An independent mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start or would stall immediately after being started. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnosis and the dealer stated that the sensor in the ignition switch failed and needed replacing. The mileage at the time of failure was 102,000.
The car is difficult to start. The ignition key must always be jiggled several times to get the ignition switch to turn on the engine.
The car is difficult to start. The ignition key must always be jiggled several times to get the ignition switch to turn on the engine. The problem started back in 2008 and continues to get worse. Eventually I will be unable to start the engine. I had a similar problem with my 1992 olds except the engine finally would not turn-off. I had to drop it off at a local auto repair shop running, and they replaced the ignition switch for $150.
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