Oldsmobile Alero wipers problems

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · WV

Upon purchasing this vehicle in march of 2014 I have had numerous issues with it. One issue being it would not start. I let the dealer I bought it from look at it and he took it to a garage that he usually deals with and they told me they replaced the starter. However, I'm almost positive it had something to do with the ignition switch recall. Another issue is the horn randomly started going off in the driveway one day and now the horn does not work at all. The most concerning issue is that of the electrical problems I've been having with the car. The parking lights stay on, forcing me to have to disconnect the battery every time I leave the car for extended periods of time. The turning signals work intermittently, sometimes only after 7pm through 8am I won't even be able to get the signals to turn on. Other times they won't work if the windshield wipers are on.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. While driving various speeds, all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failures occurred on multiple occasions. The contact replaced the ignition switch and the vehicle was repaired. 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 50,000. Updated 11/20/14*cn the consumer stated at various times, the indicator warning lights would not come on when the vehicle was started. Updated 01/08/15

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Visibility · 58,734 miles · MI

Right windshield wiper became disconnected from it's drive mechanism. Wiper just layed at base of windshield. This happened during a snowstorm, I'm glad it was not the drivers side. *tr updated 12/12/07

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · MI

There are several defects with this vehicle. The first started in 2004. The windshield wipers do not work, will not shut off, or start again while in the off position and stop in the middle of the windshield. This creates a hazard while driving, especially at high speeds on the highway - startles you, then blocks vision. Next, the security feature is malfunctioning. Sometimes the vehicle will not start, security light flashes and problem is fixed with leaving the car in the on position for 10 to 20 minutes (resets the security). This drains the battery and is a major inconvenience. Also, the turn signals have now begun to work only intermittently. This is dangerous obviously. The window controls sometimes don't work, the side-mirror controls also do not work sometimes. The heat/AC controls do not work properly - most of the positions do not blow. You can hear the muffled sound of the air when on high, but air does not come out of the vents. These are the combination settings, the individual settings work, so it cannot be clogged vents. Lastly, the rear defrost recently stopped working and, when turned on, emits a burning smell. This car is an accident waiting to happen and driven daily out of necessity.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · AL

Dt: consumer states that if the fuse is in the vehicle the windshield wipers constantly run. When he first bought the vehicle dealer claimed he fix it. The signals on the vehicle seem to be going too fast, and it smells like the wires are burning.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Lights, Visibility · 10,000 miles · AZ

My car has less than 60,000 miles and I have had constant problems, some repaired, others, the dealer and other repair shops "could not determine" the causes. Automatic windows won't work two front windows (intermittent) turn signs do not work intermittent, sometimes stop working and danger to me in traffic, air pressure light stays on and tire shop said they could not fix. This has been going on intermittently since before the warranty expired. Before that I had to have a series of other repairs done at the dealer and at a repair shop because I am not financially able to afford the labor charges at the dealer. Also the people at the dealers are not easy to deal with. I have all of my repair bills for further information. I have had to have several parts replaced in the wheels, the battery before warranty, the motor in the wiper fluid container, brakes, some part in the wheel before e the warranty was up. This car is a piece of junk and I believe the current problem has something to do with the electrical system not being manufactured correctly. I am driving a very unsafe car and believe the dealer will try to take advantage of me financially to try to correct it, if it can be corrected. I believe this car to be a lemon. The problems started with this auto within the first year I bought it. I don't have the exact date.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 63,360 miles · IL

1999 oldsmobile alero (out of warranty) began to have problems with transmission "slipping" occasionally during the summer. I was told no problem could be found. While driving home last evening, the service engine soon light came on as well as the "trac off" light and it was very hard to get the car to go more than 30 MPH on a 50 MPH highway very nearly causing an accident. By the grace of god, that did not happen, but now I am told that the transmission may "possibly be bad" or it "could be several other things." in either case, it would seem to me that someone should have found the error before. Additionally, the car has less than 65,000 miles on it and though it was sluggish from the time I bought it and would occasionally lurch forward when pulling away from a stop, it was not until the summer that it became a frequent as opposed to a rare occurrence. I truly believe that there is some flaw in the transmission. Of note also is that the driver's side window only rolls down on occasion and sometimes will not go back up, the fan only works on the highest 2 settings and the entire wiper blade assembly (some sort of sensor) had to be replaced 1 month out of warranty. What a piece of junk. And, the air conditioner no longer cools the car and I was told I had a slow leak.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · PA

The windshield wipers, when set on intermittent cycle, do not work properly. Grinding noise starts, and window movement is interrupted of both sides of the driver and passenger.

Filed Nov 18, 2002 · Visibility · NC

Consumer stated that while driving in the rain the windshield wiper's stopped rotating normally and began "jumping" around erratically as if someone was beating them directly onto windshield. Consumer turn vehicle off/on and wipers continued to function erratically until the wiper motor burned out. Now wipers are completely inoperative. Ts

Filed May 1, 2002 · Visibility · MI

Windshield wipers come on by themselves. *ts *nlm ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761430