NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal: Flasher Unit Problems

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Average Mileage:
32,166 miles

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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #15

Aug 302006

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,702 miles

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

: the contact stated while driving at any speed, and without provocation, the turn signals and hazard lights worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Brooktondale, NY, USA

problem #14

Aug 222005

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,900 miles
The consumer stated that H turn indicator worked intermittently. This just recently started on the consumer's car. It happened on two occasions. The consumer contacted General Motors, and they stated that they did not have a recall on this problem. The car is a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The owner bought the car from a private party and was not able to contact the dealership where the car was initially bought. The consumer has not taken the car to have it checked for turn signal failure.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 052004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When using the turn signals there was no indication inside of vehicle that the signal lights were in use or not. Also, there no lights were blinking. Stopped vehicle on side of road and got out to check signal lights on driver and passenger sides, and nothing showed. Took vehicle to dealership for repairs, and was in contact with manufacturer.

- La Crescenta, CA, USA

problem #12

Oct 292004

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

My VIN number is not covered for bulletin number 03043A issued March 2004 for GM turn signals/hazard warning flashers inoperative, but the car is doing exactly what is covered in the recall. The VIN breakpoint should include YC369922. My car is a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero.

- Midland, GA, USA

problem #11

Sep 012004

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,000 miles
The turn signal and hazard lights, worked intermittently. This vehicle was not included in recall 03V327000 due to VIN.

- Perry, OH, USA

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problem #10

Feb 012004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
Turn signals do not work. I contacted manufacturer and they stated my VIN was not included in recall.

- Queen Creek, AZ, USA

problem #9

Jul 292004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,986 miles

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

I purchased a 2000 Alero that currently has approximately 52.000 miles on it. Almost overnight, almost a month ago from today, the dashboard vinyl buckled, waved, and started pulling away from the dashboard. At this same time, the turn signals began to intermittently stop working completely. I have found numerous web sites where other Alero owners have had the same issues. I realize that the dashboard is cosmetic and not a safety issue. However, the turn signals are a problem. GM will not recall the Alero even though they have a history of serious defects that have nothing to do with owner neglect. GM should be forced to recall this sad excuse for a car. I'm complaining to you specifically because I feel as though no one else will listen to the hoards of Alero owners with the same problems.

- Collinsville, IL, USA

problem #8

Jan 132004

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles
While driving at any speed hazard and signal lights did not work properly. The hazard and signal lights malfunctioned over thirty times. A recall was issued on this make/model and year, but consumer's vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN. This was an intermittent problem. The dealer was unable to remedy the problem. The problem would also occur in the rain more than once and while in traffic.

- Pittsburg, TX, USA

problem #7

Oct 292003

Alero 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 45,900 miles
2000 Oldsmobile Alero - turn signal/hazard lamp failure I have a copy of a recall notice #03V-327 from the NHTSA to GM regarding this condition, however no one at my local dealership nor anyone at the national customer service center knows anything about it or is willing to honor it. I feel it is a dangerous situation that GM - having fullnotice of the risk involved - needs to act on before more consumers experience this as I have.

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 282003

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On my 2000 Alero the turn signals work sometimes, no other times. Also blink erratically. The upper middle brake light is the only one that works. Flashers stop working sometimes, then start again. I believe this is some type of short in the wiring system. I know of two other Alero owners that are experiencing the same problems.

- Enoch, UT, USA

problem #5

Oct 022003

Alero

  • 40,000 miles

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

NHTSA recall # 03 V 327 000/hazard warning switch: Vehicle turn signals/hazard lights become intermittent or inoperative when used. Dealer was contacted, and they informed that they were not notified of this recall.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

problem #4

Aug 122003

Alero

  • miles
Turn signal failed. Consumer notified the dealership.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #3

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 #2

Nov 202002

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
Turn signals do not work 95% of the time, a huge saftey feature on a car. Hazard switch does not work either, and most of the time I have to touch the hazard switch to make the turn signals work and by doing this I have take at least one hand from the steering wheel. This can cause me to lose control of the car, causing an accident.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #1

Jul 252002

Alero

  • miles
Front driver side power window regulator failed. Window will not roll up or down. Rear seat does not clasp into proper harness - I too kit to russ darrow and they said a seat is "cosmetic, and it is as fixed as it is going to get".. turn signals do not work 70% of the time. The lighter was pushed into the main jack to be used, the lighter never popped out properly. As a result both jacks are inoperable. Rotors were replaced at 37,000 but there is still very loud wobbling noises and tire noise. Dealer suggests new tires, the tread is fine on the current tires. New tires will only mask the noises.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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