Headlights flicker during cold weather causing low visibility. Cleaned ground wire w/O resolution.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

Dad: The consumer stated that the headlights had come on and had gone off intermittently and the cruise control was not working. The dealer could not identify the cause of the problem. This problem had been happening for two months. The consumer had no consultation with the manufacturer. (11/22/05) the problem was found to be a failing ignition switch.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Fading/dimming of interior lights and exterior lights, failed power window, 4 fuel injector failures.

- Racine, WI, USA

PE02005 is a faulty alternator design. The dealer will replace with a newer design free of charge. This is by experience.

- Hopatcong, NJ, USA

Lights dimming to almost dark and coming back on. Had to replace the alternator with less than 20,000 miles on the car. Have heard that others have had this problem and it is very common. This cost me over $700 to fix.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

While driving at 40 mph all electrical components went out. Dashboard lights went blank, and speedometer began winding forward and backwards. Windows began to roll up and down, while the headlights began to blink off and on. Dealer checked the problem but couldn't find the cause.

- Watkins, CO, USA

Ref: 010603001, 010603001A, NHTSA action number: PE02005, NHTSA item number: 619178. 1999 Oldsmobile intrique, with dimming headlights. This is a constantly occuring problem. I have had it back to the dealer multiple times with no resolution. They say GM has no solution. This is a major safety issue. Many times I have been driving at night on the interstate and small country highways when the lights would flicker and almost go completely out. Nothing like driving 70 mph in bad weather with no lights!!! the headlights dim equal to candlelight. These episodes happen intermittently, mostly during cold weather, but not always. Each episode may last anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes. Several times I was fortunatly able to back off and pull to the side of the road. This happens at least 6 times per month, but only noticable at night. My VIN is 1G3W$52hoxf311164.

- Madison, AL, USA

Car uses too much oil. Told by service center that vehicle should not be burning oil. However vehicle uses 6 quarts verses 5 quarts and 500 miles later, low oil indicator comes on. Service center can not explain the problem or give any insight for the excess oil used every time service is required. Also headlights cut out while driving.

- Russell, NY, USA

So much for investing in american-made vehicles. I, like over a dozen others who took the time to file a complaint, am experiencing the flicker and dim of all lighting during the evening hours - especially when the weather's colder. It is unnerving to me, and I'm sure to those drivers around me, to drive with questionable exterior lighting. And, as others have said, GM does not view this as a "safety issue". what say they have their spouse, or their child, drive a vehicle with this same "not a safety issue" and see if their view doesn't change" I work, and with daylight savings time, this means I am travelling home in the dark -- with my one-year-old and nine-year-old in the car with me. None of this matters to the folks at GM. Because they can point to the age and mileage of the vehicle to get them off the hook, they are. The fact that they issued a "bulletin" regarding this issue in feb01 doesn't seem to matter. $650+labor for a new alternator may or may not resolve the issue, but that, apparently is my money to invest in a possible, but not guaranteed, solution. Judging from the other filings here, it doesn't sound too promising, so I'm left with the debate of dump this money to *maybe* fix the problem or let it be until something bad happens" my car is too old and has too many miles for this to be considered something for which they, GM, will assume responsibility. I will never buy GM again.

- Southbury, CT, USA

While driving in the cold weather the head lights dims causing low visability on the road.

- Jenison, MI, USA

While driving in cold weather, the head lights would dim, which caused a loss of visability on the road.

- Miami, FL, USA

The headlights dim and/or flicker. The engine power decreases when it happens. The alternator was replaced at 32,00 miles. The problem occurs intermittently. There is no particular pattern related to weather or driving conditions.

- Valley City, OH, USA

The orignal bulb was replaced and within a few hours the light malfunction again. When I removed the bulb the bulb was partially singed and melted. The same was true each time the bulb was replaced.

- Decatur, IL, USA

Headlights flicker to dim; then, they go to bright and back to dim. Also, all window motors have been replaced.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

Headlights flicker from dim to bright to dim to bright. Will occur every week or so for 5-30 minutes of constant flickering.

- Dayville, CT, USA

When driving headlights flicker from bright to dim until they finally just shut off. Dealer has been contacted.

- Farmington, MN, USA

During cold weather headlights frequently flicker and dim to the point where driving in the dark is unsafe. The problem began shortly after purchasing the vehicle in Jan 2000. We took the car to the nearest Oldsmobile dealer. They said at that time it was a known problem and they would try replacing different things to fix it with the last being the alternator. By the time the alternator was replaced, it was spring and the weather was warmer and we thought the car was fixed. In October, when the weather got cold again, the problem was back. We again took the car to the dealership where we were informed there was nothing more they could do because the problem was in the vehicle design. They suggested we contact Oldsmobile directly. Oldsmobile has also admitted the problem is in the vehicle design and say they are having engineers design a new alternator. They said we shouldn't be concerned because the problem is not a safety issue. We believe driving down the road and trying to see with your headlights flickering and dimming is a safety issue for both us and on coming vehicles. The dealership and Oldsmobile said they have several cars with the same problem. We were told to expect a fix by mid November which has not happened. Oldsmobile also confirmed we had our car in 8 times for this same problem. How long should we have to wait for them to provide a solution?

- Sunfield, MI, USA

Can't override automatic head lights and dim or turn off lights at night.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Power surges when consumer hears the fan motor. Then vehicle would be slowing down. Also, when consumer has headlights on at night, they get brighter and dimmer when he applies the accelerator.

- Ludlow, MA, USA

While driving and when headlights are needed, they flicker off and on. Also, headlights are very dim, causing poor visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer. This is consumer's second vehicle with the same type of problem.

- Buhl, ID, USA