The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. After driving and arriving at her destination, the contact stated that the vehicle key came out of the ignition switch on its own. The contact stated that this was an every day occurrence ever since the vehicle was repaired for an ignition switch recall issued by the manufacturer in April of 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 8-2930117201 was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Denver, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing, which located a failure code at the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) would only update the keys; it would not replace the ignition switch. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Manchester, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the ignition failed, preventing the vehicle from being started without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts, but the failure recurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the failure could be due to a faulty ignition switch and/or various engine failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14V40000 (electrical system) and performed the recommendations from the notification, including driving with a single key. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,570.

- Denver, CO, USA

TL- the contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who was unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Rk updated 4/22/14 the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a loss of steering and would not continue to run. The dealer advised the ignition was the cause of the failure. Updated 04/24/2014

- Westmont, IL, USA