2004 Oldsmobile Alero: won't start

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Electrical · 133,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TN

"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.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 158,000 miles · IN

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!

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Electrical · NC

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.

Filed Nov 22, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · TX

I bought it in dec.2004,the last 2-one black and one white,I took the black sitting on the lot of freeman olds, irving tx. I started having trouble in2006 I have all of my paperwork. Brakes went out, powertrain went out. Then I started smelling gas in themorning when I cranked it. And still do to this morning,it is awful. Last year it died right in the middle of the road. Would not start,I even had the plano tx. Police try to boot it for me. Battery I thought. Huffines had it towed in and it started right up for them,but it was my fault they could not reproduce it. So they gave it back,I go to the bank, miles from home and it does it again.they tow it back and again the same thing.I go again at my house and the same thing,this is bs at this point contact gm for the lousiness of this car, [xxx] was the first, angel, and now lashawnda.they tell me the fuel pump,ok,they replaced it, I had to cash in my grandchildrens life ins to pay for it,and am still paying back the loan a year later. I am on disability,and don't have any money. So I take it in for inspection,he comes out with a list of about $800.00 worth of stuff to fix before it will pass. [xxx] said they would waive the diag fee, I took it yesterday, he gave me another$1,000 worth of stuff to fix:fuel pressure regulator,leaking gas,egr valve,thermostat and cool flush.not including the 800,$2,000,to get it all done. I have copies of the recalls on it. Several transmission leaks with in months of buying it. After the fuel pump that wasn't even the problem,all it was ,the relay switch. They did not even try that. I asked them to either fix this problem and call it even,or give me back my money.she said no they fixed that other problem for nothing so be grateful is what she meant. After paying $24,000 for nothing??? The orig price 24,000 but with some dis it was 14,000? But with interest it was 24,never contacted me. [xxx] stopped doing any gm. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 16, 2011 · Fuel system · IL

As I'm reading different websites and now this site to find a solution as to what's wrong with my car, I see I share the same problem with a lot of other people... I too have a 2004 alero that will crank but not turn over... The security light comes on and stays on... When I first noticed it I would turn my car off then back on and it will go off... Lately it will come on and stay on, now it won't start! In the morning I will try what everyone else tried with turning the key until the light goes off, but this is really ashame that this many people are having the same problem! I replaced the fuel pump a year in a half ago for this same problem and it was no way cheap! Try $1,200 at a gm dealership that only use gm parts on their gm cars! I'm a broke college student that needs my vehicle for transportation between school and work! Please just recall these cars so they can have this problem taken care of... Should I take my problem to the media to get some sort of results? It seems if that's the only way to get anything done now a days...

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start. The vehicle was towed to two independent mechanics but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. After allowing the vehicle to sit for a day, the contact was able to successfully start it. The failure occurred again. The contact also stated that the turn signals intermittently did not function. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the turn signal bulbs were replaced but the failure continues. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 4, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 136,000 miles · MI

2004 oldsmobile alero ongoing problems with turn signals and hazards inoperable most of the time. Most electrical components fail at times. Window regulator failed. Rear door locks have to play with remote locks before door opens acts as though child safety locks are on can not open door from in or out. Eventually after pushing on remote lock it opens. Brakes always grinding even after replacements. Engine has also, ticked not knock just ticking since I've purchased the car. Many times the car does not start first try after second it starts but all electrical has to reset example radio, clock ect.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · AZ

Car won't start. Engine turns over but doesn't fire. Turns out to be a problem with the passlock security system. This is the 4th time this has occurred this year. Leave ignition switch on for 10 minutes and wait for security warning light to go out. Then restart car.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TN

I have a 2004 oldsmobile alero that I have found to have a very irritating problem with the passlock theft deterrent system. What happen is when you go to start your car sometime the ignition doesn't recognize your key and the car will not start because it thinks for some reason or another that someone is stealing the car. What you have to do is put you key in turn it to the A/C position and wait for 10 minutes until the security light turns off then turn it back to off, take the key out and then it will start. I was with out a car for 3 weeks lost work and had to find my kids a way to school because of this problem. I had the car looked at and he couldn't find the problem. I thought I was going to have to have the car towed to a garage to have fixed until I googled it on the internet only to find out that there were alot of people with the same problem. I found a web site with the exact same story and people who have called the gmc place to try to get this problem recalled but just because it is not a safety issue gmc feels like they are not responsible. I live paycheck to paycheck and can't afford to have this fixed all the time like the other people have reported. I hope you can get something done so that hard working people like myself doesn't get pushed around. The web site I went to was www.complaints.com the key words to find the horrible stories is alero, defective, deterrent, oldsmobile, passlock, system, theft. I look forward to hearing from you. Please help!

Filed Mar 17, 2007 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · FL

Car would not start, security light on. Passlock sensor needed replacing per dealer. Repari was made, new keys issued, but strangly enough, old keys still worked. I've seen other notes of passlock sensor problems in other aleros. Safety? Yes-car had to be towed.