Oldsmobile Alero power steering loss problems

Filed Apr 3, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · IL · crash · 1 injury

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

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 152,777 miles · TX

While driving in icy conditions, I momentarily lost traction. The power to the engine immediately shut off, causing me to lose power steering and brakes. My car spun about three times, and I finally came to a stop facing traffic. Thankfully, the road was empty, so I was not injured. I am especially worried because my car is part of gms recall, but is not eligible for a new ignition cylinder. Gm claims that a new key will fix my problem, but there was nothing on my key at the time of the incident, so I know this is a lie. Gm is continuing to endanger the lives of its customers by not fully addressing this defect.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · IL

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who was unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Rk updated 4/22/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a loss of steering and would not continue to run. The dealer advised the ignition was the cause of the failure. Updated 04/24/2014

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Steering · 237,907 miles · AL

Traveling down an interstate hwy. Lost steering. Had the car towed home. Jacked the car up and found the nut on the bolt that hold the rack and pinion to the frame has come off and broke the bracket.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Electrical · 178,000 miles · MN · crash

Security light comes on and the car shuts off while driving. We lost steering and were headed toward oncoming traffic, but ran over a street sign and stopped. Sometimes the light will come on and no problems until after we park and shut the car off. When we try to start it again, sometimes it starts back up fine and other times it turns over, but wont fire. When this happens, we have to turn the key to the on position for 10 minutes. During this 10 minutes the security light flashes. After exactly 10 minutes the light turns solid for 5 seconds and then shuts off. We then take the key out, put it back in and the car starts. My understanding is that the car think it's being stolen and shuts down the fuel system instantly. We lose complete steering when this happens. Whats also happening is the security system is draining the battery while the car is shut off. When we get anywhere we have to take the security fuses out so the battery doesn't drain. This is a severe safety concern. There are post all over the internet with people having the same problem.

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Engine · MI

I was driving down the road in rush hour going approx. 55 MPH and my car completely shut off, the gauges shut down, lost power steering. Had to pull off the road as safely as possible, place vehicle in park and restart car. My car has shut down previously to this incident and feel as though it needs serious investigation. I could have been on the highway and been killed. This also has happened when in a spin out as well though this particular incident was random.

Filed Oct 28, 2006 · Steering · 121,950 miles · MD

The steering was hard and had it inspected. The results being a worn out steering rack that was leaking power steering fluid. The ase certified master mechanic stated that this is a common problem in gm vehicles. Cars are engineered products - the user should not have to replace such parts on a regular basis because, the customer buys cars based on the reliability of mechanical and hydraulically engineered components. I am disappointed that it is a constant mental stress for the owner to actually 'expect' known problems that gm is not ready to acknowledge - though comparable japanese and german cars run without such problems in the similar components for the life of the car.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · TX

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled without warning. This resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. The consumer pulled off the road, and let the vehicle sit for approximately 15 minutes before restarting. The vehicle restarted, but stalled again within a mile. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test, which read fuel pump failure as the cause of the stalling. The current investigation on this issue was initiated, pe02066. *ak the ocnsumers daughter was the driver.

Filed May 29, 2003 · Suspension · 4 miles · CA

Air conditioner didn't work from day one. Blower then failed to work. Starter gave out within the first year as did the ignition switch. Power steering went out in the middle of a turn almost causing an accident. Oil light sensor went out. Power windows make crackling noise when lowering. Rotars make a grinding noise when braking even with brand new rotars and brakes. Factory tires would make a thumping noise as low speed braking. Now front suspension is making a clicking noise. Dealer has replaced the entire front end suspension and noise will not go away.

Filed Feb 9, 2003 · Steering · 39,151 miles · OH

Power steering pump has been replaced once for grinding noise. It needs to be replaced again for whining noise and loss of power steering. Since oldsmobile dealership closed their doors after 36 years the extended warranty I purchased through them is not valid and have to pay for it myself. Bbb and state atty general's office were of no help with finding/having delaership honor the warranty.