I have recently purchased a 99 Oldsmobile Alero. There is a problem with the turn signals/hazard button which started out with a loud buzzing while the turn signals were activated. I could sometimes get the buzzing to stop by pushing the hazard button at the same time as the turn signal. Now it's at the point where my signals don't even work 95% of the time. I'll start my car and the first time I use them they might work, but as soon as I turn the wheel they stop working and do not work for the rest of the trip. The hazards have stopped working as well. I have been told that my VIN number is not covered. Online research has pulled up NHTSA action number : RQ04005 which states that GM will issue a special policy for 1999-2000 Alero since it's not covered under recall 03V327. However, further searches have found that RQ04005 expired in February 2010. The defect acknowledged in recall 03V327 is exactly the same as the issue acknowledged in NHTSA action# RQ04005, so why is there an allowed expiration date for the remedy of the problem?

- Concord, NH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving the turn signals and hazard warning lights were inoperable. The dealer repaired the components. The manufacturer stated that they had a "special policy" for the failure, but would not take any liability for the failure due to the age of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 47,000.

- Baltimore , MD, USA

My 1999 Oldsmobile Alero two door has been having problems with the emergency flashers and turn indicators. Often times when the lever is engaged the blinkers will make a click sound as they do when they are working and fail to continue blinking. The solution I have found is to push the emergency flasher button on the dashboard. This is sometimes effective in getting the blinkers to begin working again. However, when it doesn't solve the problem, I am unable to properly signal for turns. This has on several occasions caused problems for me at stop signs and uncontrolled intersections. In addition, the wiring (not sure if it's related) for the windows has caused my windows to not work. I'm sure you can understand that if I am unable to roll down my windows, and my blinkers don't work, then there is virtually no way to signal my turns and lane changes properly. The blinkers fuse has never blown. The emergency flashers and blinkers are obviously related from the sound and fact that they seem to cause the other to fail or begin to work. I have done a small amount of research and found there was a recall for the 2000 year of my car. Obviously, that doesn't help my situation. Please contact me so we can find a solution that is less costly than the collision that is imminent from these failures.

- Spokane Valley, WA, 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

Turn signals intermittently failed. Dealer replaced the hazard warning switch. Consumer experience the same failure as stated in recall for model years 2000-2003 but his vehicle is a 1999. Oldsmobile wouldn't acknowledge nor reimburse for repairs. Old part available.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

The turn signals fail at least 3 to 4 times a day while driving and sometimes stop as im sitting and waiting to make a turn. Emergency flashers do the same thing, they work when they want to. Have had some close calls on getting hit doing lane changes because of this problem.

- Harrison, AR, USA