The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the anti-theft system was engaged. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch assembly activated the anti-theft system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000...updated 09/25/14 the consumer stated he is still waiting on the part. Updated 10/02/14

- Butler, PA, USA

Was driving to the store. I arrive park the car turn it off. Go inside for 20 to 35 minutes, I get into the car and start her up and it doesn't start. Noticed that security is flashing again in right corner. Look at manual again same thing turn to run position and wait 10mins. Flashing will stop, turn back to off position and then try to start the car. It then starts but I have notice that this keeps happening to the point where even if the car does start and run the security light will stay on for days and then sometimes may go off. But even now this day August 20, 2014 at 2:06pm the security light stays on and at times the car will not start unless I go through the rest of waiting 10 minutes. Help me please. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Madison, TN, USA

When it first occurred there was a security light in the instrument display that suddenly came on (security) and stayed on as I was driving. The next morning as I tried to start my car it wouldn't start. And I looked in the owners manual and it stated that the ignition light starts to flash after turning the key to the on or run position then the ignition needs to be serviced.

- Madison, TN, USA

Dash making clicking noise, sounds lize hazard warning noise, yet not activating hazard lights. Very random. Then most recently, noise seems to have stop and have seen on 3 occasions smoke from the dash area, near where the steering column meets the dash.

- Vadnais Heights, MN, USA

I can start my car. While it is running, I can remove the key from the switch and place it back in. While its running. Needs a new keyswitch.

- Big Bend, WV, USA

Car won't start. The car will try to start up, but will not turn over. It's like the gas has been disengaged. Also, the security light comes on. We have had the car towed several times to the mechanic.we have had the fuel injector and fuel pump replaced. Happens frequently now-am concerned it will stall in traffic and be a safety issue. Have started using the 10 min wait/re-start technique I have read about on the internet and it does work, but that is a "band-aid" not a cure.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

Along with the current General Motors recall with the ignition switches the olds Alero olds Aurora Pontiac Grand Am also have same issues just google ignition problems (Alero) car stalls while driving no start issues must do a relearn process to get the car to start and eventually car will no longer start. General Motors was aware of this issue but never issued a recall. It deals with the ignition switch and faulty security system that were supposed to work in conjunction with each other.

- New Baltimore, MI, USA

This has happened to me in my 2001 Oldsmobile Alero over and over again for the past 4 years, and have had it at 4 or 5 different shops and nobody can fix it. But the car turns off on me in the middle of driving and then wont restart. But after I have it towed home it will start a day or two later.. I've had the battery replaced, the starter, the fuel pump, the alternator and have had it hooked up to the computer to see if any warning signals go off and nothing comes up.. its happened on the highway on back roads and while sitting at a stop light. It is very dangerous and I think and hope that Oldsmobile will do something about it to help its customers have a safer commute to and from their destination...

- Somers, CT, USA

Rear defroster stopped working. Went to dealer for another issue and dealer told me someone put in an inadequate wire to module and caused it to melt. Went to 3 junkyards today and found 6 Alero around the same year that all had the wire melted to the module. Found this online so here I am.. dealer tried to point finger at someone else but its obvious this is an Alero problem. I'll be contacting the dealer again to see what they'll do about it before it causes a fire.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Hazard switch failed resulting in turn signals also not working. Part was replaced in 2004 under recall id 34013 but replacement part has failed.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

While sitting at a red light vehicle shut off and would not restart, had to push vehicle off of road, into parking lot, waited a few minutes and restarted vehicle, added fuel to vehicle went inside to pay and when I returned vehicle would not restart. Has continued to fail to start. Diagnosis pass lock system for security causes vehicle to shut off unexpectedly or not start unexpectedly.

- Schellsburg, PA, USA

I recently bought a used 2001 Oldsmobile Alero gl and not even a day later, the turn signals have stopped working. The fuses are still in great shape and the hazard lights still work. I have done my research and have found that a recall was issued for certain VIN #'s for the turn signal relay and hazard light relay to be replaced. Although my VIN is not one of the issued numbers, I am experiencing the same problems. This is a danger when driving and I want my VIN to be investigated for the same recall. I just bought this car and was unaware of these issues. My safety and the safety of my family mean the most, and I can't afford to fix this problem myself when it wasn't caused by me in the beginning. Oldsmobile/GM should be responsible for fixing all affected vehicles and not just the ones in the recall bulletin.

- Louisville, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Several minutes later the vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. One month later while the contact was driving 60 mph, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The suggestion was made to the contact to use a different key. The contact followed the dealers recommendations however, the failure recurred one month later. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 6/13/13 the consumer believed the reason the vehicle continuously stalled, was due to the anti-theft system. The system believed the vehicle was being stolen and shut off the gas line, so the vehicle would stall. Updated 06/17/13

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

Just bought my 2001 Alero right off the car lot, but now the right side passenger mirror isn't working, lighter isn't working, called the car lot to tell them that and he said that it could be the fuse was bad! so I buy a used car for three grand and minor stuff starts happening to it.... how much is a fuse??

- Marshall, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the pass lock system prevented the vehicle from starting. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic who replaced the pass lock system. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 91,054. The VIN was not available.

- Burlington , IA, USA

The key can be removed while in drive. My turn signals go out on me.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Turning signals work intermittently and with no apparent reason (no bulbs burned out). Driver's side electric window also works intermittently.

- Metairie, LA, USA

I have a 2001 old Alero 6 months ago my vehicle would not start I had it towed to a GM dealer which told me I needed a fuel pump so I had it fixed well a few weeks later car would start one day then nothing the next now it wont start at all it died while I was driving with my 4 children we were stuck for an hour in the cold I had it towed to my mechanic he says it the security system well it will cost almost 1000 dollars to fix so it will sit there until GM decides to do a recall I am not the first to complain and I know I wont be the last there should be something done as this is a safety issue.

- Providence, RI, USA

I have a 2001 olds Alero I bought for my daughter. It has a problem with starting and stalling. Based on my research it appears to be a problem with the passkey security system. I have had the car towed multiple times, had it in the shop multiple times without resolution. It appears to be a common problem with GM cars of this era. There is no service notice available from GM on how to fix this problem. The car will just stop sometimes when my daughter is driving and I fear it could lead to a crash or injury.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

2001 Oldsmobile Alero - randomly shuts down while driving. Dealer indicates that the GM passlock system is faulty $600 to replace. This is a common problem on all GM and is very dangerous. I have 2 teenage daughters that have each been stranded various times as the car just randomly shuts down while driving. Very dangerous while in traffic! or in areas that you wouldn't want your daughter stuck alone at night. This has been happening randomly for several years. No on could tell me until now what was causing it ( including other dealers) I have spent +$1,000 previously trying to solve this.

- Dublin , OH, USA