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 NHTSA 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.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The contact stated the turn signals worked intermediately. The dealership replaced a computer component trying to repair the problem, however the problem recurred. The contact felt that the problem was the same as mentioned in NHTSA recall 03V327000/ investigation number RQ04005. There was a special service campaign being done by the manufacturer. The dealership said this vehicle was not included. Updated 12/7/2005.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

1999 with 22,000 miles on the car. When the consumer went to push the hazard switch it sunk into the dashboard. And couldn't get the flasher to go off. Consumer talked to the manufacturer, who was aware of the problem. Something broke behind the switch, when the switched was pushed. Consumer has already taken the car to the dealer and had repairs done.

- Bangor, PA, USA

The hazard light switch works intermittantly on my 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. After looking into saw that there was a recall on many 2000 Alero for the same problem. When it stops I can normally get it to work for a few minutes longer by pushing the top of the switch down or wiggling it. The dealer wanted to charge me over $100 to replace it. I refused and purchased the switch myself for $30. Seems very odd that GM would recall many cars with the same switch and same problem but not others. Wanted to bring to your attention that this swtich is a problem in earlier models of the Alero as well.

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

Turn signal and hazard warnig lamps working intermittent.

- Lambertville, MI, USA

Turn signals intermittently failed during operation. Authorized dealer identified faulty hazard switch as root case and replaced at my expense.

- Macomb Twp., MI, USA

Intermittently turn signal/hazard lights, and high beam light failed to function. On some occasions there was a slight pop before the warning lights failed. Dealership indicated that the hazard switch had to be replaced.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Emergency flasher switch malfunctioned on three occasions. The switches failed every 30,000 miles. When the emergency flashers failed the turn signals also became ineffective.

- Rockford, IL, USA

Turn signals and hazard lamps are intermittently inoperable.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

While driving 50 mph, the hazard warning switch light came on by itself and the driver was unable to turn it off. The driver pulled over and a gentleman that happened to be a mechanic turned the hazard lights off. The consumer was notified of a recall but it was for 200-2001 vehicles.

- Dumont, NJ, USA

I'm experiencing the same problem that is described in NHTSA campaign # 03V327000. Specifically, my vehicle's hazard-light switches malfunction when there is a temperature change in the vehicle causing my turn signals to work intermittently or not at all. I contacted Oldsmobile customer service and was told that because I have a 1999 Alero, that model year was not included and therefore, they would offer no assistance with the repair. This problem frequently puts me in hazardous situations due to turn signals not working at times.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

Turn signal intermittently doesn't work properly while driving. Dealer replaced the hazard switch. After repair was made, consumer learned of a recall for 2000-2001 model years for the same defect. He believes GM should reimburse him for the cost of repairs.

- Grosse Pointe Park, MI, USA

This is happening in the 1999 Alero as well as the 2000-2001 make: Oldsmobile model: Alero year: 2000 recall number: 03V327000 summary: Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Consequence: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification is expected to begin during the second quarter of 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

- Stafford, VA, USA

Consumer states that while trying to use the hazard button the button will go straight through the steering wheel causing the hazard light to stay on even when vehicle is not running causing the battery to run down quickly. Dealer notified.

- Scranton, PA, USA