The GM recall for a defective hazard/turn-signal switch on its Malibu, Alero, & gramam lines is too narrow!. this concerns [NHTSA recall no. 03V327/GM and recall no. 03043]. a large number of cars manufactured slightly before the range contained in the recall also have the exact same problem. A quick search of any message board concerning these GM cars will back up the claims in this complaint. Even worse, local dealers refuse to honor the problem. Even worse, for cars included in the recall, some dealers charge for labor, despite the terms of the recall.. in short, GM is knowingly and purposely not extending the recall to all vehicles actually affected. The consequences of this defective part can be quite fatal -- inoperative turn signals can lead to accidents, death, and destruction. I have recently been in many "near-miss" incidents due to this faulty part. (note, while the deaths and # injured are slightly exaggerated -- the number of failures is not!). due to the intermittent nature of this problem, I was unable to get it repaired during the warranty period. Now that the warranty has expired, it is less intermittent, and more often in a failed state.

- Austin, TX, USA

Turn signals began to infrequently not function. That has deteriorated to where they infrequently work. Hazard switch recently stopped working.

- Orlando, IL, USA

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 03V327000 concerning hazard warning switch. Dealership will not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.

- Milford, NJ, USA

The consumer was having the same problems as stated in recall#03V327000 hazard switch. The dealership will not repair the problem free of charge because the vehicle identification number was not included.

- Milford, NJ, USA

The vehicle's turn signals have not work for approximately 6 months. The turn signals were intermittent. The hazard lights were intermittent as well. Recall# 03V327000.

- Du Quoin, IL, USA

My turn signals will periodically stop working. When they are not working, pressing the hazard warning light button on and off usually gets them working again. On several occasions I was not able to signal my intent to turn as I could not get the signals to work at all or I couldn't get them working in time.

- Willmar, MN, USA

Intermittently while driving at low speeds hazard lights failed to operate. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hazard warning switch needed to be replaced.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Hazard warning switch causing intermittent blinker function. My 2000 Alero doesn't fall within the recall range of VIN numbers. NHTSA # 03V327000, GM recall # 03043. Dealer wanted me to pay $125 to diagnose, or replace the switch for $136 { $28 for part and the rest is labor etc.}. my VIN ends with YC362717. I purchased the part myself and spent about an hour replacing the defective switch. I think the recall should include more vehicles that exhibit the same symptoms. I would like reimbursement for my cost and labor. I have the old part. GM knew about my switch last year, but there was no recall yet.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

Hazard control switch failed which lead to not being able to use blinkers or hazards. Recall # 03043 was issued Feb. 2004 on over 600,000 vehicles. VIN # [xxx] was not included in recall but has the same malfunction. Manufacturer is not willing to reimburse the repair cost of $77.24 which was replaced on Oct. 7, 2004. Updated 07/24/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

Hazard warning switch is bad. My 2000 Alero was built prior to February, the 2000 recall, and the acknowledgment and correction of the blatent safety issue has been ignored. It hasn't been handled satisfactory. After a month long run around of phone calls and promises, a certified letter with endorsment of documentation was mailed to Oldsmobile on the matter. I was given a claim number a month ago by Oldsmobile of 1-253388704. Melissa keffaber (purchased as melissa johnson)

- Fishers, IN, USA

03 V 327 000/hazard warning switch: Turn signal stopped operating while waiting at a traffic light. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

Hazard lights failed to work on several occasions. The defect was described in the hazard warning light recall 03V327000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Recall 03V327000 concerning hazard warning switch. Hazard lights and the turn signal worked intermittently when used. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall due to VIN.

- Saint Clair Shores, MI, USA

Turn signal malfunctioned because of the defect indicated in the hazard warning switch recall 03V327000. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- White Oak, TX, USA

The turn signals are inoperative. The driver was unable to use them to signal the intention to turn. This was due to the defect described in the hazard warning switch recall 03V327000. But, this vehicle was not involved in recall due to VIN.

- Elizabethtown, NC, USA

The consumer stated that the turn signals failed intermittently. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.

- Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

Consumer complained about hazard switch and turn signal switch problems which occurred intermittently. Manufacturer issued a recall for this make, model and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Cross Lanes, WV, USA

Consumer's vehicle experienced same problem as mentioned in NHTSA recall 03V327000. Vehicle's hazard warning light switches 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. Dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Ashland, MA, USA

While driving, the turn signal lights failed to work.

- Deptford, NJ, USA

The hazard warning switch H failed, causing the turn signal to malfunction. Recall 03V327000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the rcall due to VIN.

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA