Oldsmobile Alero headlights problems

Filed Nov 14, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · MN

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

Filed Dec 20, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · OR

Driving and everything quit but the engine nothing on the dash worked, door locks unlocked lost headlights, radio anything Electrical was gone

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 14, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 141,271 miles · IN

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.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Lights · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact was driving approximately between 45-50 MPH merging into another lane when she noticed that the turn signal failed to function. The failure occurred intermittently with both turn signal indicators. There were several occasions when the turn signal indicator functioned whenever engaging the hazard warning lights. The headlights, tail lights and turn signal bulbs were replaced; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the technician tested the complete signal indicator system fuse and informed the contact that it was not the cause of failure. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2007 · Lights · 88,900 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The vehicle was purchased on 02/08/07. After leaving the dealers she contact realized the signal lights were failing. Also the headlights failed. The failure mileage was 88,900. The dealer informed the contact that since they didn't purchase an extended warranty they were not responsible for the repairs. The contact viewed on the federal safety agency's website, and found recall campaign # 03v327000 concerning exterior lighting: flashing warning lights: switch. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not part of the recall. The current mileage was 88,924.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Lights · 66,000 miles · OH

Intermittently turn signal/hazard lights, and high beam light failed to function. On some occasions there was a slight pop before the warning lights failed. Dealership indicated that the hazard switch had to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · NC

2 driver side window motors have been replaced, dash pulled to correct corr electrical problems, no dash light, no high beam light, all withing first 6 months, 1-03 water pump replaced, and transmission slipping. Only 21000. Miles on the car..

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Locks · 84,990 miles · NY · crash

Defective design/location of hood latch mechanism caused total failure of hood latch and release of hood (raising hood into the air and tearing it off the hinges) during a low speed front end impact into a standard interstate highway metal guard rail. The design of the "nose" trim of the car is such that when the "nose" trim is pressed down and back by a low speed direct impact into a standard highway guard rail, the plastic "nose" trim pushes the hood latch release lever down and back, which in turn releases the hood--instead of securing it. The low speed impact, which damaged only one headlight assembly and did not even break the grill, released the hood, sending it aloft, blinding the driver's line of sight, and resulting in the wind tearing off the hood and unleashing it as a potential missile on the highway. Proper design (of the trim in relation to the latch) should force the hood to lock down during an impact, instead of releasing it. Improper design of the hood hinges also probably contributed to the hood tearing away instead of being retained/trapped during the accident. I must emphasize that the vehicle was not structurally damaged, the bumper was not damaged, the grill was not damaged--but the nose trim still was able to release the hood latch with minimal force required.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Airbags · 38,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was in 2 severe head on collisions, and air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained injuries as a result of the second accident, and major frontal damage occurred. *ak the first incident occurred when the consumer slid on wet pavement and hit the vehicle in front. The other vehicle sustained a cracked bumper and the consumer put scratches on theirs. The second incident involved the consumer hitting someone in the rear and did $6000. Dollars worth of damages to their own vehicle. The bumper was pushed back, both headlights were cracked, driver side fender dented and the hood was pushed back a couple of feet. The consumer's brother and friend both had similar accidents and the air bag deployed and slower speeds of impact.