NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal: Switch Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,258 miles

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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #12

May 012008

Alero

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the turn signal and hazard light buttons on the dashboard constantly switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the repair would be costly. Through research, the contact found NHTSA campaign id number 03V327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the vehicle; however, the VIN was in range. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired according to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 91,499.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

problem #11

Sep 012004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
My signal/hazards have failed on my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. A recall notice has been issued but apparently not for my car. My nearest service department, weber GM (63141), refuses to do any recall work due to the VIN not showing in their database. A call directly to GM seemed to resolve the issue, however the service department still will not comply and GM will not issue a recall notice for my automobile.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #10

May 092003

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
All four of my window regulators have failed within a period of 2 months, I have replaced 3 of the four, the left rear door still has not been replaced do to the cost of parts for this car, in adition, I have had to replace the front calipers, brake pads and rotors on this vehicle 2 times within a period of 1 year, just before the last time I replaced them, my rear calipers went out, they will engage, but will stay locked, only releasing after I drive for about 20 feet or so, I have also experienced problems with the security system activating itself and not allowing me to start the car for at least 10 minutes ( the time it takes the system to recycle itself). In adddition, my door pannels coverings are all coming separated accross the top of of them, again do to the cost, I have failed to replace them. Unfortunatly this happened before I knew that so many people where having problems with the Oldsmobile Alero, so I did not retain the old parts.

- Salt Lake, UT, USA

problem #9

Feb 012004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Turn signals do not work. I contacted manufacturer and they stated my VIN was not included in recall.

- Queen Creek, AZ, USA

problem #8

Aug 132004

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
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

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problem #7

Jun 032004

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,500 miles
Turn signals did not work when making a turn. Consumer was not able to make other drivers aware that she was going to turn. Dealer changed the turn signal switch. A second dealer told the consumer that this model vehicle was on recall for that problem. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Homer, MI, USA

problem #6

Jan 132004

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall 03V327000, concerning hazard warning switch. Intermittently the hazard flash warning lights and the turn signal do not work. Consumer's vehicle is not covered under the recall due to VIN. The flasher and hazard light failure had made it dangerous to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The mechanic tested the vehicle but indicated that everything appeared to be normal.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #5

Jul 012002

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
I have a 2000 olsmobile Alero. The turn signal only works about 89% of the time. The manufacturer has redesigned the switch that fixed the problem but will not recall the switch. This is a serious safety issue and is in my opinion due to manufacturer defect. I have heard several other complaints of similiar problems at a yahoo webpage for Oldsmobile owners. Please follow with this and test, I feel the manufacturer should recall the equipment and be fixed.

- East Bend, NC, USA

problem #4

May 052003

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,600 miles
Turn signals on my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero suddenly stopped working. I believe this is a common problem and think that Oldsmobile should pay to fix the broken switch.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #3

Jun 292001

Alero

  • miles
Consumer states while driving the turn signal switch will go out, leaving the vehicle without a turn signal, almost causing an accident. Dealer contacted, part is on a national back order. This is the second time switch needed replacing.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #2

Mar 012001

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Turn signals worked only intermittently, dealer replaced switch.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 262001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
Intermittently turn signals malfunctioned. Dealer has inspected vehicle six times, and was not able to duplicate or correct problem.

- Ellijay, GA, USA

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