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2000 Oldsmobile Alero (Page 1 of 2)

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Average Mileage:
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #22

Dec 012015

Alero

  • 60,000 miles

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

The turn signals work part time, some times they do, and other times they won't work at all, I've check for recalls on this problem with the blinkers but my VIN number is not listed on the recall list for 2000 old's Alero but other are. On the street.

- Shoreline, WA, USA

problem #21

Sep 152015

Alero 6-cyl

  • 104,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 40 mph, the driver side turn signal failed without warning. The contact attempted to activate the passenger side turn signal and hazard lights, but was unsuccessful. The failure recurred often. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 05/24/16

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #20

Sep 252014

Alero

  • 153,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at 35 mph, both turn signals were activated but failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 153,000.

- Navarre, OH, USA

problem #19

Sep 032012

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 when the turning signals were activated there would be a loud abnormal noise from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the turning signals activated intermittently and independntly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuse but it failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #18

Sep 012014

Alero

  • miles
S10 direct reply requesting assistance w/vehicle recalls for the 2000 olds Alero and /or Chevy Impala re hazard assembly causes the hazard/turn signal to operate intermittently (currently not happening at all on the Alero). The consumer stated his step-daughter experienced an issue, with the hazard warning assembly on her vehicle.

- Guys, TN, USA

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problem #17

Feb 012008

Alero

  • 117,595 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lights intermittently failed to illuminate.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 117,595.

- Binghamton , NY, USA

problem #16

Mar 062014

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 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 become inoperative. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 03V327000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 06/24/14 the vehicle was repaired under recall on 05/12/14. Updated 07/1/2014

- Seymour, TN, USA

problem #15

Dec 012011

Alero 6-cyl

  • miles
This car is experiencing the same problems as described in NHTSA recall 03V327000. The signal lights and hazard lights are intermittently working and not reliable at all. Called to see if Oldsmobile/GM would fix the issue but they deny responsibility because the VIN is not entered on their database.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #14

Dec 022009

Alero 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
I have an issue with my car where the hazard light/ turn signal work sometimes and sometimes they don't. I took it to a shop and I was told there was a recall on the soldering. I contacted GM and I was told there were no recalls on my vehicle but when I researched it online I found there was a recall on the same issue I am having. I would like to know how GM can turn this away because this is clearly a safety recall no matter how many miles is on the car or how old. What can I do? my reference number with GM is[xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Columbia, TN, USA

problem #13

Apr 272010

Alero 6-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
I received letter from GMC informing of a recall on the hazard flashing warning light (03V327000 or GMC # 03043. I was already experiencing issues at that time the dealer told me that it would have to be completely inoperable to be replaced. It is now inoperable and I have now been informed that my VIN # falls outside of the recall. How is it determined which VIN's are effected" is there any way to reinvestigate the effected VIN's" I would like to resolve this issue before the car is involved in an accident and not after. Thank you.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

problem #12

Sep 012007

Alero 6-cyl

  • 50 miles

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

Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I bought a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero about 3 years ago, I noticed at the beginning that the turn signals nor the hazard lights worked. We have done everything from changing bulbs, checking fuses and ground wires to no avail. I recently started having another problem where the oil has backed up into my oil reservoir, my car has not overheated and no oil leaks. That is how I came to find out that there had been a recall on the hazard switch on the Alero. I contacted GM and gave them all the information that they needed. After being on hold for about 15 minutes, they then told me that it was not my make or model that had been recalled. The description on their website pin pointed my problem to a tee! and they are telling me that it is not their fault. My car has 91,000 miles. VIN: [xxx]. I feel that GM should be held accountable for this defect in my vehicle, just because it was not my make or model as they are stating does not mean that it could not happen. I believe that it is a defect that they should be held accountable for.

- Pearl River, LA, USA

problem #11

Jan 242009

Alero

  • 200,000 miles
About a year ago I pushed my hazard button and it fell back into the dashboard. So now there is a hole there and I cannot use my flashers if needed.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #10

Feb 042010

Alero

  • miles
While vehicle was on side of road, pushed hazard button and it pushed through dash. Unable to turn off switch because it is in dash. Pulled hazard fuse, lights stayed on.

- Hutchinson, KS, USA

problem #9

Jul 152009

Alero 4-cyl

  • 999,999 miles
The button I push to turn on/off the hazard lights worked but the switch went right through the dash and dropped inside. It appears (online) that others have had this happen on this car. Was there ever a recall on this particular defect ?

- Park Ridge, IL, USA

problem #8

Jul 072009

Alero

  • 135,000 miles
The blinkers and hazard switch work every now and then it cuts in and out. I had this problem fixed in 2005 under the original recall and now am having to have it fixed again.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #7

Sep 192008

Alero

  • 100,140 miles
Turn signal quit working. By playing with the hazard switch I was able to get the turn signals to work. I have noticed there was a recall for this problem., but when I called the contact number for Oldsmobile they said there was no recall for my vehicle.

- Laplata, MO, USA

problem #6

Jun 152008

Alero

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at an unknown speed, the turn signals stopped working. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no warnings prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000 and current mileage was 103,000.

- Wetumpka, AL, USA

problem #5

Sep 052007

Alero

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The signal lights stopped working when the hazard lights were activated. The signal lights then began to work intermittently. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair costs because his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03V327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The current mileage was 87,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

- Wilson, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 012007

Alero

  • 90,000 miles
Turn signal and hazard light intermittently work. Problem stared around 90,000 miles. I've had my car in the shop often due to numerous problems and thousands of dollars fixes. This one is dangerous and safety related.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 152008

Alero

  • 97,000 miles
GM told me that my VIN number for my Oldsmobile Alero 2000 does not apply to NHTSA recall 03V327000. (GM recall 03043)this recall exactly describes the problem that I have been having with my care off and on for quite a while. The turn signals and hazard lights intermittently fail. It is dangerous to expect the turn signal to work and find it does not.

- Niskayuna, NY, USA

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