Oldsmobile Alero steering lock-up problems

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · 127,000 miles · PA

While driving my 2000 oldsmobile alero with my kids in the car the steering locked up and started making lound banging noises from the under carriage then I could not make a left turn. I almost got hit head on and had to pull over and have the vehicle towed to a shop. The mechanic looked at the rack and pinion and realized that the sub frame has rusted out. And the mechanic asked me how did you even drive this car. I told him I had no clue on the severity of the problem. This sub frame is sub par and should be recalled. In my opinion.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Electrical · 179,961 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 179,961.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 147 miles · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. Also, smoke started to emit from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving at low speeds, the engine stalled and the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and declined to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical · 700 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the steering wheel seized. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred twice. The dealer stated that the anti-theft mode switch needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 700.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and caused the driver to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/24/14

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 187,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the hood as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the under carriage and brake lines needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 187,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/02/14*lj the consumer stated the front suspension cross member is rusted and steering box is now loose. Updated 03/2/2015

Filed Sep 7, 2012 · Steering · 136,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was unable to turn left or right. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a private mechanic for inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 136,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · MN

2003 oldsmobile alero. Consumer states vehicle stalled twice on the road while trying to make left turn. *tgw the consumer stated the second time the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle would not restart. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem on both occasions. Updated 04/15/11

Filed May 24, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MN

1. Not sure what events have caused the engine failure. 2. My car shuts off while I'm driving. The steering wheel locks and I have to pull over to the shoulder, put the car in park and try to start the engine again. It has happened numerous times while driving on side roads under 40mph, but recently happened while I was driving on the highway at 60mph. This issue happens at least twice a week, sometimes repeatedly in the same day. This is a very dangerous problem because there is no warning signs that it is going to happen. I was very luck to be in the slow lane so I could pull over to the shoulder without having to weave through traffic without being able to control the car. 3. We have brought the car into two different repair shops and neither of them were able to pinpoint the problem. They gave us several "maybe" solutions, but were stumped as to what the true problem was. Possible solutions included fuel pump/line, ignition switch, etc., but without a sure fix we were unwilling to spend that kind of money for a "maybe" solution.