WHILE DRIVING TURN SIGNAL WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AT TIMES CAUSING ME TO BE ON THE ROAD/ HIGHWAY AND IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT A WORKING TURN SIGNAL. GM WILL NOT COVER REPAIR UNDER THE SPECIAL POLICY EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE IS ONE OF THE CARS COVERED UNDER THE SPECIAL POLICY DUE TO MY CAR BEING 1 YEAR OVER THE 10 YEAR CAP. I WAS NEVER …
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WHILE DRIVING TURN SIGNAL WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AT TIMES CAUSING ME TO BE ON THE ROAD/ HIGHWAY AND IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT A WORKING TURN SIGNAL. GM WILL NOT COVER REPAIR UNDER THE SPECIAL POLICY EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE IS ONE OF THE CARS COVERED UNDER THE SPECIAL POLICY DUE TO MY CAR BEING 1 YEAR OVER THE 10 YEAR CAP. I WAS NEVER AWARE OF THIS DEFECT UNTIL NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10542964
80,000 miles · Aug 16, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATION PE 05-055, THE ISSUE WITH THE HAZARD SWITCH FOR 2002 OLDS ALERO'S WAS GOING TO BE UPDATED TO A RECALL (RECALL 03V327000) BUT IT NEVER WAS. SINCE IT WAS NEVER UPDATED TO A RECALL, I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION AND ALSO GM IS REFUSING TO HONOR REPLACING THE PART. PLEASE ASSIST IS CORRECTING THIS ISSUE.…
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ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATION PE 05-055, THE ISSUE WITH THE HAZARD SWITCH FOR 2002 OLDS ALERO'S WAS GOING TO BE UPDATED TO A RECALL (RECALL 03V327000) BUT IT NEVER WAS. SINCE IT WAS NEVER UPDATED TO A RECALL, I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION AND ALSO GM IS REFUSING TO HONOR REPLACING THE PART. PLEASE ASSIST IS CORRECTING THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10535791
98,000 miles · Apr 12, 2012
Exterior Lighting
THE TURN SIGNAL WONT STOP TICKING NOISE EVEN IF THE TURN SIGNAL WAS OFF AND IT CAUSE SMOKE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10455032
50,000 miles · Jan 30, 2012
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10445931
120,000 miles · Jan 16, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
THERE IS INTERMITTENT CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS MATTER BACK IN 2004. I WENT TO MY LOCAL GM DEALER AND HE TOLD ME MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10443910
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2011
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
MY HAZARD LIGHTS / TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES THEY JUST FLASH LIKE CRAZY. SAME AS 01'S BUT GM SAYS NOT 02'S. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10410981
164,500 miles · Jul 1, 2011
Exterior Lighting
I JUST PURCHASED A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE I GOT IT HOME AND THE BLINKERS STARTED TO ONLY WORK SOMETIMES I HAVEN'T EVEN GOT TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE I'M AFRAID TO GET PULLED OVER. I IMMEDIATELY GOT ONLINE AND FOUND THAT IT COULD BE THE HAZARD SWITCH WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECALLED IF I'M CORRECT. IT APPEA…
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I JUST PURCHASED A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE I GOT IT HOME AND THE BLINKERS STARTED TO ONLY WORK SOMETIMES I HAVEN'T EVEN GOT TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE I'M AFRAID TO GET PULLED OVER. I IMMEDIATELY GOT ONLINE AND FOUND THAT IT COULD BE THE HAZARD SWITCH WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECALLED IF I'M CORRECT. IT APPEARS THAT BECAUSE I'M OVER 150,000 MILES I'M NOT COVERED BUT THE PROBLEM DIDN'T OCCUR BEFORE THAT LIMIT. I SPOKE THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND THEY SAID IT HAD JUST RECENTLY AND WAS NOT LIKE THIS WHEN SHE PURCHASED IT AT JUST OVER 150,000 MILES AND TO JUST PUSH THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON A FEW TIMES AND IT KICKS IN BUT THAT IS NOT A PERMANENT FIX AND IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND THE PROBLEM DOESN'T OCCUR UNTIL AFTER THE ALLOTTED MILES I DON'T SEE WHAT GOOD IT IS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10410160
96,000 miles · Nov 27, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
THE TURN SIGNALS ON MY 02 ALERO DO NOT ALWAYS WORK. THEY WILL COME ON AND OFF ON RANDOM OCCASIONS AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO FIX IT. ALSO THE CAR SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT ALWAYS ALLOW THE CAR TO START. WHEN THE ENGINE DOESN'T START I HAVE TO STICK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL THE SECURITY LIGHT STOPS FLASHING T…
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THE TURN SIGNALS ON MY 02 ALERO DO NOT ALWAYS WORK. THEY WILL COME ON AND OFF ON RANDOM OCCASIONS AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO FIX IT. ALSO THE CAR SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT ALWAYS ALLOW THE CAR TO START. WHEN THE ENGINE DOESN'T START I HAVE TO STICK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION FOR 10 MINUTES UNTIL THE SECURITY LIGHT STOPS FLASHING THEN IT WILL START. I HAD THE TRY TO FIX IT AND THE ONLY SOLUTION THEY THINK MIGHT WORK (BUT NOT SURE) IS TO TURN OFF THE SECURITY SYSTEM COMPLETELY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10367949
100,000 miles · Mar 10, 2010
Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 45-50 MPH MERGING INTO ANOTHER LANE WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WITH BOTH TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS. THERE WERE SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR FUNCTIONED WHE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 45-50 MPH MERGING INTO ANOTHER LANE WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WITH BOTH TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS. THERE WERE SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR FUNCTIONED WHENEVER ENGAGING THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. THE HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL BULBS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE TECHNICIAN TESTED THE COMPLETE SIGNAL INDICATOR SYSTEM FUSE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10318520
122 miles · Mar 6, 2010
Exterior Lighting
MY SIGNAL LIGHTS ON MY 2002 OLDS ALERO OR DYSFUCNTIONAL!! SOMETIMES THEY WORK SOMETIMES THEY DON'T AND I REALLY FEAR FOR MY SAFETY, WHEN MY SIGNAL LIGHTS OR NOT WORKING. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIME DO TO FAULTY SIGNAL LIGHTS. *TR
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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