Oldsmobile Alero adaptive cruise problems

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 43,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While traveling 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle immediately accelerated to 80 MPH and then slowed back down. When the contact stopped to get fuel, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the ignition switch, casing, and relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failures ceased. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07e021000 (fuel system) and 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/18/2017

Filed Feb 24, 2014 · Acceleration · 56,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH with the cruise control activated, the function would not deactivate. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying excessive force to the brake pedal and shifting into neutral. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · WI

When I put my car into drive and let off the brake the car accelerate by itself. I do not have my foot on the gas and the car will continue to speed up until I hit the brake. While braking the car seems like it is still trying to accelerate. You have to push the brake all the way to the floor and hold it to try and maintain a full stop.if I put the car in neutral the rpms shoot way up. If I brake and stop the car and quickly throw it into park and shut it off and restart the car it usually solves the problem but it is definitely not a fix. There is just over 180,000 miles and I have just recently started to notice the problem it has happened a handful of times and I am trying to find the problem and get it fixed. This is very dangerous. The blinkers also periodically stop working and can be fixed by clicking the hazard lights a few times but again not a permanent fix. The cruise control has gone out and the trac control doesn't turn on. This car is becoming a death trap and expensive and dangerous to drive!

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · IN

Excessive front brake wear. Front wheel bearings. I purchase (2) 2001 oldsmobile aleros and within the first 24,000 miles there stated to be brake problems. It sounded as if the front wheels were always grinding. Cars were taken in to dealership and we were told there was nothing wrong. My wife and I drive completely different but identical problem occurred in each vehicle. We've had to replace rotors and brake pads every 12,000 - 18,000 miles. Finally when I took the vehicle into a non- dealer, to get the cruise control, traction control repaired, they replaced the front bearings and repaired the other problems. Since then, no more grinding noise and the brakes don't seem to be wearing out as rapidly. Both vehicles had the v-6 option, so I don't know if the problem was related to that or not.

Filed Oct 16, 2007 · Lights · 105,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the turn signals, hazard lights, and cruise control suddenly stopped working or worked intermittently. The failures would occur without warning and in mid-use. The federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) did not apply to his VIN. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 106,275 and failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed May 25, 2007 · Acceleration, Visibility · NC

Vehicle cruise control nor rear defrost works. The front dashboard cover is shrinking and peeling back off of dash and is almost completely off of airbag area and this is seen in almost every alero but not other gm models

Filed May 27, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 49,000 miles · OK

Locked up ignition switch cruise control fell apart gear shift shifter not secure and slides up the shift.. Both oxygen sensors failed all four windows electric motors, and racks have been replaced front end vibration when stopped or parked on incline dash board leather cover came loose and rolled up like a used rug original fuel filter have to be pried out of line and then pieces left had to be removed with needle nose pliers. Fuel gauge as never worked. Now its running about 4 miles and then quits, sets for 30 minutes and drive another 4 miles then quits. Code reader says engine running lean, (problem is 4 to 5 sensors including the injectors could be causing this, no way to tell with replacing them until it runs. The expense of this could be 1000 to 3000 dollars. Electric door locks failed , replace switch, only works part of the time.

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there was a humming noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the ABS light illuminated, the cruise control became inoperable, a burning smell appeared and the vehicle was loosing water. The dealership inspected the vehicle. The battery, wiring, spark plug wiring and a belt were replaced. The water pump and window switch was replaced. The blower motor needed to cleaned out. The brakes were inoperative updated 05/01/06.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 20,000 miles · TX

Dt: beginning in november 2004 the consumer began to have problems with the electrical system in the 2004 oldsmobile alero. When the vehicle was purchased the air bag light came on. The consumer was concerned that the air bag light will cause the air bags not to deploy in case of an accident. Also, she was concerned that the air bags would deploy when there was no accident. The vehicle has been to the repair shop 6 times due to brake problems.. When the vehicle had 20,000 miles it had to have the rotors turned and brake shoes replaced. The brakes were still making a humming noise. The dealership could not figure out why the vehicle was having problems with the air bag light or with the brakes.*ak the cruise control, door panels, windows were inoperative. The transmission or front axle seal was leaking, the blinkers were blinking too fast, the windshield was leaking, the carpet lining was coming out of the trunk, the engine made a knocking noise, the back trim around the seats didn't fit properly, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuse box was replaced.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Electrical · AZ

I have been experiencing problems with my electrical system in my vehicle since the day I purchased it. I have experienced several problems that I believed to have lead to what I am experiencing now. I have to turn on my lights manually now. That isn't so much of a problem, the problem is that when my car does not automatically turn on my lights this means my AC does not work, my power windows do not work, my stereo does not work, cruise control does not work, my speedometer does not work, my gas gauge does not work or my thermostat does not work (the inside panel of the inside of my car does not work). I can start up my car, but nothing inside my car works. Driving in az with no AC and not being able to lower your windows because there is an electrical gadget not allowing the vehical to work properly. I have written to oldsmobile asking them to look into the problem, they have neglected all responsibilties from all the problems I have and am experiencing with my vehical. I have also made a formal complaint through the b.b.b., general motors have yet to respond. I feel it is very dangerous driving around in a vehical that decides to work when it wants to. All of the other complaints I have read are very similar to mine.