NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems

electrical problem

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 092004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Oldsmobile Alero 1999 the vehicle experienced brake and rotor problems. The alternator failed. The driver's side window regulator failed. The front coils spring failed. The oxygen sensor was replaced. Left front ABS sensor and hub assembly were replaced.

- Erie, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 122005

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear defroster, steering, brakes (3X's), engine, radiator, belt, security systerm, tape deck, power windows.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jun 232005

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Left school went to the bank, came out smoke was coming from under hood by front passenger tire. I cracked the hood and smoke increased. I could smell something burning, I put the hood back down and asked the bank teller to call 911. Fire department came and opened hood, alternator was burned out entirely and there had been no warning signs at any time. Had to leave vehicle, will have to replace alternator, and pay for towing. Advised by the fire department not to turn the ignition for any reason because the alternator will ignite, until replaced.

- Wilson, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 272002

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
Consumer states that the battery and alternator were replaced in 2000.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

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