2001 oldmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for recall regarding ignition switch. *tgw the consumer stated the window regulators had to be replaced.
Oldsmobile Alero power windows problems
59 of the 1,957 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Alero describe power window failure, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 59
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical repair cost reported
- $450
- typical mileage
- 51,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Won't start 7Grinding brakes 3Water leak 2Overheating 2Fuel pump 2Wipers 1Stalling 1
What owners say
Several failures of either front brakes or rear brakes requiring complete replacement. Failure happens after less than 20,000 on each set of brakes. There has been at least 3 wheel hub replacements on driver side as well as 2 wheel hub replacements on the passenger side. Both drivers window and passenger window motors have been replaced twice.... Updated 04/11/13
About a year ago, my husband and I noticed that the front drivers side window wasn't rolling up and we heard it snap. We were able to pull the window up and had it there for about 7 months until the window clips broke and the whole window fell into the door. We bought a new window and a new window regulator but now it's doing the same thing again. What is wrong with this car? This is a serious issue when living in minnesota. It's almost winter time and we don't have a working window or at least one that stays shut at all times. Should oldsmobile have to recall all windows and replace them for free? Plastic clips? How would you ever think they would hold up? I'm very upset because we don't have a lot of money and these window issues are costing us a lot of money.
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.
Hazard and turn signals intermittently fail; same as the 2001...there was a recall for this issued on the 2001, but not the 2002? I lose my turn signals approximately 2-3 times per 10 mile trip. I have not been involved in an accident due to this malfunction...yet. No repairs seem to fix the problem. The incident date is the last time this problem occurred (I haven't driven the car for a few days), but it has actually been going on for over 2 years. Apparently this is a common problem with the alero's reguardless of the model year. The vehicle also won't start when it rains, and shuts down while driving. The trunk opens by itself, and the door locks don't always work. Sometimes the stereo won't turn on, and most recently the driver's door window won't open. I replaced the wheel house assembly 3 times in two years. This car is an electrical nightmare! Frequently it won't start because it thinks I'm trying to steal it. I also put air in all my tires at least once a week because they won't hold air...apparently there is a problem with the wheels. I have to manually check the tires because the warning light for low tire pressure is also an electrical malfunction.
The passenger window will not roll up and I have seen several complaints about this problem on this particular make and model. Although there is no damage, I have been concerned about my vehicle being stolen and have been concerned for my personal safety while being unable to roll up the window.
Both the driver and the passenger windows fell off the tracks, so I had a friend pry them up and he got the windows to stay up, but you could not use either window. I did not have the money to get the windows fixed for a while until I was finally able to afford to get the driver's window fixed in may 2008 which cost $385.00. They replaced the regulator. On 12/4/2008, it happened yet again to the driver's side window and the warranty was only good for 60 days labor/30days parts, so I am yet again not able to use either window. I was told by quite a few people that this is a very common problem and that if I got it fixed yet again, it would probably happen yet again. I did not see this defect listed on the recall list however.
I own a 1999 alero coupe 3.4l v6, had to replace the window regulator on the drivers side. The window would come off trac and fall down into the door. I was able to grab the window the few times it happened and pull it back into place. The last time it happened I was at the bank drive-up, it was raining and the window fell all the way down in this time and I couldn't grab it. Don't have a garage so I had to take the door off to get the window in the pouring rain and it was a sunday. Took it to the mechanics on monday and had it fixed. The window regulator came completely off.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact activated the turn signals to switch lanes. The hazard light switch began making a rapid, loud clicking noise that lasted for an hour. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The failure has not been corrected. The contact also had to replace the window regulators five times because the plastic breaks and causes the regulators to fail. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 142,000.
Rear windows obstructed. Windows will not roll up. No children, model 1999 alero. I can say this window has not been lowered 100 times in the last 6 years. It stop working in 2006. I decided to see if it was a serious defect by going on the internet, and I see their is a problem gm will not fix without a investigation if you have a child , the safety lock serves no purpose. The window just falls down at any given time. This will any small child or animal to exit through the window.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
Questions about the Oldsmobile Alero power windows
Which Oldsmobile Alero years have power window failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (18 complaints), 2000 (16 complaints) and 2001 (13 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix power window failure on the Oldsmobile Alero?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $450 (median of 14 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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