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2002 Oldsmobile Alero (Page 1 of 2)

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Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,039 miles

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2002 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #30

May 072019

Alero

  • miles

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

"takata recall" I own a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero and my blinkers only work maybe 2 time a month when I use my turning signals in either direction I just hear a buzzing sound sometimes it is only in one direction and sometimes there is no sound and no blinker at all. Now my gas gauge says empty and I just put $30 of gas in it and once I ran out of gas and and was stuck on the hwy for 4 hours because my gas gauge said full tank B

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #29

Jul 102014

Alero

  • miles
Driving down road all lights quit working nothing on dash works.

- Marshfield, MO, USA

problem #28

Jan 012012

Alero

  • miles
When turning off car doesn't want to restart have to wait 10 min to start has problems with windows and lights took it to Chevy dealership said they fixed but still has same problems

- Marshfield, MO, USA

problem #27

Jan 032013

Alero

  • miles

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

When U shut your car off and try to restart won't start and security lights come on then U turn key off and on and wait 10 min to restart.General Motors knows about problem. Has been seen by Chevy dealer and hasn't been able to fix. This problems happens on regular bases.

- Marshfield, MO, USA

problem #26

Jul 012014

Alero 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
Turn signal and hazard lights failure. It started with the turn signals, they would work sometimes and then eventually cut out completely. Hazards worked for a short time after turn signals went out, then both cut out completely. Flasher was replaced and fuses were tested and were not the problem.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

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problem #25

Dec 092014

Alero 4-cyl

  • 157,000 miles
Just a couple of days after the purchase of the vehicle the brakes were making a bad scrubbing noise, and I had no turn signal at all I noticed a clicking sound coming from the hazard warning light.during the clicking sound the turn signal would work at times and I would smell something like a burning smell. While the car was park and no one around it the lights would come on inside and out by their self and this causes my battery to go dead and I have to boost it off. I have contacted the car dealer that I purchased it from and they were very rude and hateful and told me it was my problem and that there is nothing they can do about it. That they sold it to me at a good deal and they could not help me.

- Riceville, TN, USA

problem #24

Sep 142014

Alero

  • 232,550 miles

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

There is a problem with the signals not working.. they may come on and blink or not...I've almost had to accidents this week 9/30/2014 because they fail to work...I have taken my car to see if the bulbs are blown or wiring and nothing comes back as to why they stop and start...I have gotten 2 warnings from a police officer about the failure to work, it can get me tickets or killed.

- Athens, GA, USA

problem #23

Jul 152014

Alero 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
The turn signals and hazard lights will periodically fail, likely from a ground-out issue with the flasher relay. I have to struggle with the plastic cover part around the hazard switch and relay to rectify this problem. It would appear that vibration and bumps cause this problem to occur. There are times when driving down the freeway that I need to change lanes and my turn signals stop working and it makes me hesitant to change lanes. In addition, it makes me worry about making turns in the city. I could be issued a ticket over a problem that occurs randomly and would not be resolved by replacing the part.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #22

Aug 052013

Alero 6-cyl

  • 47,000 miles
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.

- St Charles, MO, USA

problem #21

Jul 012013

Alero 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
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.

- Mount Wolf, PA, USA

problem #20

Feb 162012

Alero 4-cyl

  • 98,000 miles

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

The turn signal wont stop ticking noise even if the turn signal was off and it cause smoke around the steering wheel.

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #19

Sep 062006

Alero

  • 50,000 miles
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.

- Midlothian, IL, USA

problem #18

Jan 122012

Alero 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
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.

- Shelburne, VT, USA

problem #17

Feb 092009

Alero

  • miles
My hazard lights / turn signals work intermittently, sometimes they just flash like crazy. Same as 01's but GM says not 02's.

- Chilhowie, VA, USA

problem #16

Jun 292011

Alero 6-cyl

  • 164,500 miles
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.

- Wi Dells, WI, USA

problem #15

Nov 242010

Alero

  • 96,000 miles
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.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #14

Mar 032010

Alero

  • 122 miles
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.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #13

Dec 142009

Alero

  • miles
Signal lights and hazard lights do not work all the time on my 2002 Alero. My daughter drives this car regularly and I am afraid that this issue will cause her to be in an accident. We cannot seem to get anyone to correct this issue.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #12

Sep 182009

Alero

  • miles
My turn signals and hazards don't work at times. They go out randomly while I'm driving and it is very dangerous. I tried to turn the hazards on to get them to work but the hazards out most of the time also. It has been happening at least 3-4 times a week and makes me nervous to drive for fear of an accident or ticket. I have contacted GM dealers and they said there is no recall for the 2002 model but I have read there are recalls for the 2000 and 2001 models. I have heard of numerous complaints for the 2002 models and would hope something will be done about it.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #11

Oct 012002

Alero

  • 98,000 miles
2002 Oldsmobile Alero the turn signals and hazard lights work sometimes and sometimes they don't this is a real problem and I have almost been hit several times is there a recall on this.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

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