Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V327000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/2000 to 07/17/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 670740 | 02/05/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/28/2003 | 09/04/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03043.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 03082004 | 03/08/2004 | 10013016 | Addendum adding 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles to safety recall 03043a, turn signals hazard warning flashers inoperative. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 04098 | 01/01/2006 | 04098A | 10012087 | Upcoming special policy adjustment program 04098. turn signals/hazard warning flashers. *tt | 02/11/2005 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 082903 | 08/29/2003 | 10003555 | Upcoming product safety recall questionnaire - hazard warning switch revision. *tt | 10/23/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| RQ04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/18/2004 | 11/30/2004 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | ||
| Gm conducted a recall (nhtsa recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.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 december 30, 2004.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 | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/18/2004 | 11/30/2004 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | ||
| Gm conducted a recall (nhtsa recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.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 december 30, 2004.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. | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 12/01/2011 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signals were inoperative. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) recall, but the contacts vin was not a part of the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signals were inoperative. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) recall, but the contacts vin was not a part of the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. rvk | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signals were inoperative. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) recall, but the contacts vin was not apart of the recall. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. nw | |||
| 07/21/2007 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signals intermittently stopped working. when the turn signals stopped functioning correctly, the hazard lights would malfunction as well. the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that his vehicle was not included in recall 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the current mileage was approximately 117,000. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000-bk | |||
| 04/27/2010 | 36000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 50 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2010 | 1 | ||
| 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. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 999999 | 1 | |
| 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 ? *tr | |||
| 07/07/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2008 | 100140 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 97000 | ||
| Tl*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. | |||
| 09/05/2007 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*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. | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Turn signal and hazard light intermittently work. problem stared around 90,000 miles. i | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 97000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 2 | ||
| Everytime the consumer uses the cruise control, the warning lights and chimes come on. *slc | |||
| 10/17/2000 | 100 | 07/01/2000 | |
| The dome light flickers and sometimes cuts-off completely. problems since i bought car. engine cut-off when i turn-off ac. runs rough, them turns-off completely. service cant find any reason for these problems. i worry about this car. another lemon? | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 65000 | 4 | 10/14/2001 |
| All four of my window regulators have failed within a period of 2 months, i have replaced 3 of the four, the left rear door still has not been replaced do to the cost of parts for this car, in adition, i have had to replace the front calipers, brake pads and rotors on this vehicle 2 times within a period of 1 year, just before the last time i replaced them, my rear calipers went out, they will engage, but will stay locked, only releasing after i drive for about 20 feet or so, i have also experienced problems with the security system activating itself and not allowing me to start the car for at least 10 minutes ( the time it takes the system to recycle itself). in adddition, my door pannels coverings are all coming separated accross the top of of them, again do to the cost, i have failed to replace them. unfortunatly this happened before i knew that so many people where having problems with the oldsmobile aleros, so i did not retain the old parts. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 01/07/2008 | 63000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. while making a turn at an unknown speed, the blinker light stopped working. the contact must tap the instrument panel cluster in order for it to work again. everytime he makes a turn, the contact knows to tap on the instrument cluster in order for it to function properly. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that there may be a recall related to the failure. he discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) on safercar.gov; however, the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 63,000 and current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 90000 | 1000 | 05/15/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signal malfunctioned and no longer works. he constantly hears the clicking sound of the turn signal while driving 70 mph. the dealer and manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the contact discovered contradictions on whether or not the vehicle was included in the recall. one database confirmed that the vehicle was indeed included, while another negated that statement. the current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 60000 | 2 | |
| Turn signals and hazard lights worked intermittently. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v327000 concerning turn signals/hazard lights working intermittently or becoming inoperative. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 74000 | 5 | 03/01/2000 |
| I just recently started to have problems with the signal lights and hazard lights on my 2000 alero. they became intermittent. this has happened only few times.the problem has been sporadic in nature. however, i just learned that there was a recall concerning this problem but i've never received any notices from gm. and now i am concerned about my safety. when i contacted both the gm dealer and oldsmobile hotline, i was told that my vehicle (it's vin#) was not covered under this recall and the repair to my vehicle will not be made for free. please help, there obviously are problems with this vehicle. also, i had to replace rotors and pads 3 times already. first time 3 months after i purchased my brand new alero. since gm considers this as tear and wear they are not covering the repairs. my use of brakes is very light since i live close to highway and my work is very close to the highway. this got to be due to faulty design. there are a lot of people on the web experiencing the same problems with the alero's rotors. replacement is quite expansive and too frequent. sincerely, anita polakowski. *ak | |||
| 09/24/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in nhtsa recall 03v327000. certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurred and resulted in an open circuit. the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. dealership indicated to the consumer his vehicle was not included due to the vin. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 64000 | 1 | |
| The turn signal and hazard lights, worked intermittently. this vehicle was not included in recall 03v327000 due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 6 | 01/20/2000 | |
| The turn signals work sometimes, i was told it is a problem with the hazard switch but that has been replaced 3 times and the problem still exist. i have had six (6) window regulators replaced on my vehicle. a vehicle that has this history with turn signals is a safety hazard and your department should get more involved. the incident date is just the latest time the window has gone out. *jb | |||
| 06/11/2004 | 2 | ||
| Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 380000 | 20 | |
| The turn signal and hazard warning lights fail intermittently. the cause has yet to be determined. a recall (03v327000) was issued vehicle's vin number is outside of the remedy scope. *ak | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 11 | ||
| When using the turn signals consumer noticed that the turn signals worked intermittently. also, the hazard lights worked intermittently. consumer contacted dealer about this issue.*ak | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 65000 | 2 | |
| Consumer received recall notice concerning hazard flashing warning lights. at any speed the hazard flashing warning light worked intermittently. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. also, the driver's side electrical window would not roll down. *ak | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 45900 | 1 | 05/20/2000 |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 05/20/2001 | 38000 | 03/31/2001 | |
| Car windows dont go down ,signal lights dont always work | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 04/27/2010 | 36000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signal and hazard light buttons on the dashboard constantly switch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the repair would be costly. through research, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the vehicle; however, the vin was in range. the contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired according to the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 91,499. | |||
| 09/24/2008 | 145000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the exterior lighting of the vehicle was defective. when the left or right turn signals were activated, the rear exterior lighting would remain illuminated or would not flash intermittently at erratic speeds. the failure mileage was 145,000 and current mileage was 158,000. updated 12/8/09 *cn updated 12/09/09.*jb | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 97000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 36000 | 1000 | |
| Hazard light is causing turn signals to be inoperable and both gm an oldsmobile says vehicle vin is not included in the recall but the vehicle is having the same symptoms as the recall states. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signals, hazard lights, and cruise control suddenly stopped working or worked intermittently. the failures would occur without warning and in mid-use. nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) did not apply to his vin. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 106,275 and failure mileage was 105,000. | |||
| 06/15/2007 | 2 | 09/01/2004 | |
| Turn signals started failing a few years after we bought the car. we changed them a few years ago and later got a recall notice about them failing. they were fine at the time that we got the recall notice about 2 years ago and just recently they started failing again. they go off and i never know when they are going to not work. sometimes they go really fast and sometimes they slow down. other times they just do not go on at all. i never know when that is going to happen. *jb | |||
| 02/08/2007 | 88900 | 1 | 02/07/2007 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the vehicle was purchased on 02/08/07. after leaving the dealers she contact realized the signal lights were failing. also the headlights failed. the failure mileage was 88,900. the dealer informed the contact that since they didn | |||
| 08/30/2006 | 72702 | 1 | 08/30/2002 |
| Dt*: 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. | |||
| 06/09/2006 | 122700 | 50 | 04/25/2006 |
| Intermittent turn signal and hazard lamps. at times while driving turn signals will not work at all. often times hazards will flash or chick rapidly during normal driving. same symptoms as gm recall 03043 or nhtsa campaign id 03v327000, however my vin 1g3nl52t9yc364560 is not included in recall. gm shows only yc37xxxx through yc43xxxx in recall. these earlier vin use the same part and have the same problem as those listed in the recall. center console was removed for access and it was verified that any slight pressure to the combination 'hazard switch/flasher circuit board' will replicate the failures. problem is not resolved causing vehicle have a dangerous safety issue.*jb | |||
| 03/06/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the turn signals and hazard warning lights intermittently work. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer and no repairs were made. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | 07/16/2000 | |
| Please refer to recall#03v327000 or gm recall number 03043. my 2000 oldsmobile alero is affected with the problem. but i have not received a recall notice. when i contacted gm they refuse to perform the required repair. i continue to have the problem of turn signal and hazard lamp intermittent not working. this implies the gm has not done a exhaustive work of identifying all affected cars. *jb | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 61497 | 1 | 04/15/2000 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 03v327000 concerning hazard flashing warning lights:switch. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2005 | 1 | 07/27/2000 | |
| I am having a problem with my hazard flashing warning lights and my turn signals. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 85000 | 100 | 06/01/2002 |
| My vehicle (2000 oldsmobile alero) is exhibiting the same problem as described in nhtsa campaign id number 03v32700 but my vin does not include my vehicle in the recall. i have contacted the manufacturer but as the vin doesn't qualify they won't provide the repair free of charge. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 70000 | 2 | |
| Dt: the hazard light switch malfunctioned. the turn signals did not always work; the hazard switch had to be pushed in and out to make the signals work. the dealerships fixed the vehicle. there was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the problem started in january of 2004, it was intermittent. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 oldsmobile alero experiencing symptoms described in recall 03v327000 regarding the turn signals and hazard lights.*mr the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that her vehicle was not included in that recall due to vin. *nm | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 60000 | 1000 | 04/01/2000 |
| The gm recall for a defective hazard/turn-signal switch on its malibu, alero, & gramam lines is too narrow!. this concerns [nhtsa recall no. 03v327/gm and recall no. 03043]. *ak a large number of cars manufactured slightly before the range contained in the recall also have the exact same problem. a quick search of any message board concerning these gm cars will back up the claims in this complaint. even worse, local dealers refuse to honor the problem. even worse, for cars included in the recall, some dealers charge for labor, despite the terms of the recall.. in short, gm is knowingly and purposely not extending the recall to all vehicles actually affected. the consequences of this defective part can be quite fatal -- inoperative turn signals can lead to accidents, death, and destruction. i have recently been in many near-miss incidents due to this faulty part. (note, while the deaths and # injured are slightly exaggerated -- the number of failures is not!). due to the intermittent nature of this problem, i was unable to get it repaired during the warranty period. now that the warranty has expired, it is less intermittent, and more often in a failed state. | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 60000 | 100 | 03/12/1998 |
| Turn signals began to infrequently not function. that has deteriorated to where they infrequently work. hazard switch recently stopped working. *jb | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. dealership will not repair free of charge because the vin was not included. *ak | |||
| 10/21/2004 | 52000 | 1 | |
| The consumer was having the same problems as stated in recall#03v327000 hazard switch. the dealership will not repair the problem free of charge because the vehicle identification number was not included. please provide more information. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| The vehicle's turn signals have not work for approximately 6 months. *nm the turn signals were intermittent. the hazard lights were intermittent as well. recall# 03v327000. *sc | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 106000 | 1 | 10/15/2000 |
| My turn signals will periodically stop working. when they are not working, pressing the hazard warning light button on and off usually gets them working again. on several occasions i was not able to signal my intent to turn as i could not get the signals to work at all or i couldn't get them working in time. *jb | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at low speeds hazard lights failed to operate. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hazard warning switch needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 65000 | 100 | 06/10/2001 |
| Hazard warning switch causing intermittent blinker function. my 2000 alero doesn't fall within the recall range of vin numbers. nhtsa # 03v327000, gm recall # 03043. dealer wanted me to pay $125.00 to diagnose, or replace the switch for $136.00 { $28 for part and the rest is labor etc.} . my vin ends with yc362717. i purchased the part myself and spent about an hour replacing the defective switch. i think the recall should include more vehicles that exhibit the same symptoms. i would like reimbursement for my cost and labor. i have the old part. gm knew about my switch last year, but there was no recall yet.*ak | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 80000 | 50 | 03/03/2003 |
| Hazard control switch failed which lead to not being able to use blinkers or hazards. recall # 03043 was issued feb. 2004 on over 600,000 vehicles. vin # 1g3nl52e8yc357827 was not included in recall but has the same malfunction. manufacturer is not willing to reimburse the repair cost of $77.24 which was replaced on oct. 7, 2004. *nm | |||
| 09/02/2004 | 1 | 02/19/2000 | |
| Hazard warning switch is bad. my 2000 alero was built prior to february, the 2000 recall, and the acknowledgment and correction of the blatent safety issue has been ignored. it hasn't been handled satisfactory. after a month long run around of phone calls and promises, a certified letter with endorsment of documentation was mailed to oldsmobile on the matter. i was given a claim number a month ago by oldsmobile of 1-253388704. *ak melissa keffaber (purchased as melissa johnson) | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 16000 | 1 | 07/30/2003 |
| 03 v 327 000/hazard warning switch: turn signal stopped operating while waiting at a traffic light. feel free to provide any further information. *jb | |||
| 02/05/2003 | 47000 | 30 | |
| Hazard lights failed to work on several occasions. the defect was described in the hazard warning light recall 03v327000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 12/15/2002 |
| Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. hazard lights and the turn signal worked intermittently when used. dealer was notified. dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 82086 | 1 | |
| Turn signal malfunctioned because of the defect indicated in the hazard warning switch recall 03v327000. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *tc | |||
| 05/12/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| The turn signals are inoperative. the driver was unable to use them to signal the intention to turn. this was due to the defect described in the hazard warning switch recall 03v327000. but, this vehicle was not involved in recall due to vin. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 08/06/2004 | 41000 | 3 | |
| The consumer stated that the turn signals failed intermittently. a recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 25000 | 2 | |
| Consumer complained about hazard switch and turn signal switch problems which occurred intermittently. manufacturer issued a recall for this make, model and year. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experienced same problem as mentioned in nhtsa recall 03v327000. vehicle's hazard warning light switches may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.*ak | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 41000 | 2 | 10/01/2003 |
| While driving, the turn signal lights failed to work. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 07/02/2004 | 48000 | 1 | |
| The hazard warning switch h failed, causing the turn signal to malfunction. recall 03v327000 was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the rcall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 850000 | 1 | 11/05/2000 |
| Recall 327 v 327 000 concerning hazard falshing warning switch failure. turn signals became intermittently ineffective or inoperative. dealer was notified, and they informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 24000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about hazard warning switch problem. a recall was currently issued. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 69000 | 1 | 04/10/2002 |
| I found a recall on the nhtsa site which exactly described a problem i am having with my turn signals failing to function. upon reporting the problem to a gm dealer, i was informed that although i am having a problem exactly as described by the recall, my vin falls outside the recall group. my vehicle has a dangerous malfunction that won't be replaced by the dealer because supposedly the problem had been fixed.*ak | |||
| 02/27/2004 | 2 | ||
| Intermittently. turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. dealer and was manufactured were notified. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 50000 | 1 | ||
| The hazard warning switch is causing the turn signals to malfunction. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 37000 | 15 | 02/01/2003 |
| Vehicle's turn signals and hazard lights failed.*mr the consumer stated the problem his vehicle experienced was similar to recall #03v327000, however the vehicle was built prior to the affected vehicle, the consumer replaced the hazard switch himself at a cost of $28.00. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 45678 | ||
| Hazard light and turn signals work intermittently. the dealer florin road kia has looked at it twice and still not fixed the problem. also the window on the passenger side will not roll down. i have already replaced the drivers side window motor. i am very unhappy with this car, i just bought it in february!!!!!!!! | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 37000 | 15 | 02/01/2003 |
| Consumer complained that turn signals operated poorly. when the turn signals malfunctioned, the consumer hit the hazard button and they began to work again. the consumer did not take the vehicle to be checked because he was told to take it to an oldsmobile dealer and when he took it to the oldsmobile dealer, he was told to take the vehicle back where he purchased it. *ak the consumer replaced the hazard switch at $28.00 now the hazards and turn signal lights work fine. *cb *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle turn signals worked intermittent, the consumer had to jiggle on the hazard light switch to get the turn signals to work. the dealer had been contacted. please describe further. *jb | |||
| 10/19/2003 | 45000 | 5 | |
| The front and rear turn signals failed. this problem was intermittent. the vehicle was taken vehicle to the dealership. the mechanic indicated there was a recall #03v327000, but the owner's vehicle was not included. *jb the recall did not include the 2000 alero models even though the vehicle had the same problem. *scc *jb | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 0 | 01/20/2001 | |
| I bought the car 1 year used, and the brakes had just been replaced by the dealer. not even a few months later the brakes started to pulsate and the steering wheel would shake upon braking. i replaced the rotors and brake pads with the best on the market, thinking it would last a long time. a few months later the same problem happened again. they should do a recall on the brakes. also the drivers side window motor broke and was replaced. the hazard switch was replaced, the turn signals fixed due to an electrical problem, the gear shifter knob was replaced because it fell off for no reason. the antilock brakes/service vehicle soon lights come on at random times when there is no problem at all. the transmission is leaking as well. i see that many many people with this car have the same problems and oldsmobile should do a recall on all these things since they are not just random occurrences. | |||
| 11/21/2002 | 51000 | 1 | 04/15/2001 |
| Internal failure on hazard switch. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 40000 | 05/01/2001 | |
| 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. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 118000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. three months ago, the contact noticed that the turn signals and hazard lights worked intermittently. the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch). they further stated that the vehicle was old. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 119,723. | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 1 | 09/17/2000 | |
| I have a 2000 oldsmobile alero and the turning signal light and the hazardous light does not work it makes a buzzing sound when i try to make a turn. while i was home from work one day and i put on my turning signal lights on it kept making the buzzing sound. i have not tried to get this fix because the dealer that i purchased the car from told me that it would cost me over $300 to get it fix and i don't think that i should pay that much for something that is not my fault.. i would just like to if there was any type of recall for that type of problem. *jb | |||
| 06/26/2004 | 45700 | 1 | 06/05/2004 |
| Hazard flasher button came apart from whatever fastens it and now the hazard flashers are inoperable. turn signals work most of the time but sometimes do not flash or flash so quickly they are not visible. | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 47000 | 30 | 01/01/2000 |
| 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. *ak 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. *sc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/08/2007 | 88900 | 1 | 02/07/2007 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the vehicle was purchased on 02/08/07. after leaving the dealers she contact realized the signal lights were failing. also the headlights failed. the failure mileage was 88,900. the dealer informed the contact that since they didn | |||
| 03/18/2000 | |||
| Front lights adjusted. also interior roof light loose. seat in second position will not catch. when it rains, it floods my car. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 05/07/2003 | 56500 | 8 | 05/15/2000 |
| 1. blinkers are broken 2. emergency lights do not work 3. fuel pump went out ~57500 miles 4. motor under seat went out; local dealer ordered it when it was under warranty and never notified me it was in 5. clear coat was peeling on hood - local dealer fixed 6. dash board is peeling up 7. transmission has been slipping since about ~31000 miles 8. cruise control does not work must i go on? i hope gmac will fix some of these problems. i will never buy another american made vehicle! | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 03/28/2003 | 1 | 03/20/2003 | |
| 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. *la | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced a tail lamp failure. *jg | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 118000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. three months ago, the contact noticed that the turn signals and hazard lights worked intermittently. the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch). they further stated that the vehicle was old. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 119,723. | |||
| 09/20/2008 | 150000 | 1 | |
| I went to gus paulos chevrolet, salt lake city, ut, to schedule appointment to have blinker problem, which is a recall, fixed on my 2000 oldsmobile alero. however, service writer advised me that gm would not fix problem. i see on nhtsa website that the problem with my car should be fixed by manufacturer. service writer further advised me that your website and the car and driver website on internet could not be trusted with stating the truth. i just want my car fixed. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2007 | 65000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the turn signal failed to activate while attempting to turn the vehicle. the contact's wife discovered a recall, however, the manufacturer stated that the year of his vehicle was not included. he felt that it should be included because the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as mentioned in the recall. the speed and recall number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 65,000. | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 63000 | 1 | 06/07/2000 |
| Intermittent turn signal failure, left or right, no pattern, unpredictable, happening for more then a year at least once in each daily 70 mile round trip. *nm | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 110000 | 100 | 02/21/2003 |
| Malfunctioning turn signals. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 70000 | 2 | |
| Dt: the hazard light switch malfunctioned. the turn signals did not always work; the hazard switch had to be pushed in and out to make the signals work. the dealerships fixed the vehicle. there was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the problem started in january of 2004, it was intermittent. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 oldsmobile alero motor, ignition, fuel pump and catalytic converter had to be replaced.***no answer required***. *mr although the engine was replaced the check engine light remained illuminated. the turn signal don't work. the a/c only work on high. the vehicle shakes while idling. the brake pads have been replaced 2-3 times per year. the brakes were replaced the rotors had to be replaced. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 10000 | 4 | 05/14/2000 |
| My car has less than 60,000 miles and i have had constant problems, some repaired, others, the dealer and other repair shops could not determine the causes. automatic windows won't work two front windows (intermittent) turn signs do not work intermittent, sometimes stop working and danger to me in traffic, air pressure light stays on and tire shop said they could not fix. this has been going on intermittently since before the warranty expired. before that i had to have a series of other repairs done at the dealer and at a repair shop because i am not financially able to afford the labor charges at the dealer. also the people at the dealers are not easy to deal with. i have all of my repair bills for further information. i have had to have several parts replaced in the wheels, the battery before warranty, the motor in the wiper fluid container, brakes, some part in the wheel before e the warranty was up. this car is a piece of junk and i believe the current problem has something to do with the electrical system not being manufactured correctly. i am driving a very unsafe car and believe the dealer will try to take advantage of me financially to try to correct it, if it can be corrected. i believe this car to be a lemon. the problems started with this auto within the first year i bought it. i don't have the exact date.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 60000 | 2 | |
| Turn signals and hazard lights worked intermittently. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v327000 concerning turn signals/hazard lights working intermittently or becoming inoperative. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 74000 | 5 | 03/01/2000 |
| I just recently started to have problems with the signal lights and hazard lights on my 2000 alero. they became intermittent. this has happened only few times.the problem has been sporadic in nature. however, i just learned that there was a recall concerning this problem but i've never received any notices from gm. and now i am concerned about my safety. when i contacted both the gm dealer and oldsmobile hotline, i was told that my vehicle (it's vin#) was not covered under this recall and the repair to my vehicle will not be made for free. please help, there obviously are problems with this vehicle. also, i had to replace rotors and pads 3 times already. first time 3 months after i purchased my brand new alero. since gm considers this as tear and wear they are not covering the repairs. my use of brakes is very light since i live close to highway and my work is very close to the highway. this got to be due to faulty design. there are a lot of people on the web experiencing the same problems with the alero's rotors. replacement is quite expansive and too frequent. sincerely, anita polakowski. *ak | |||
| 09/24/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in nhtsa recall 03v327000. certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurred and resulted in an open circuit. the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. dealership indicated to the consumer his vehicle was not included due to the vin. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 12/15/2002 |
| Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. hazard lights and the turn signal worked intermittently when used. dealer was notified. dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 62000 | 25 | 04/15/2003 |
| Turn signals do not work. i contacted manufacturer and they stated my vin was not included in recall.*ak | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 41000 | 2 | 10/01/2003 |
| While driving, the turn signal lights failed to work. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 02/05/2001 |
| Turn signal worked intermittently. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/14/2002 | 1 | ||
| Our turning signal doesnt always come on as well as our hazards. it makes a noise. there was a recall for it but we never got a letter. *la | |||
| 06/11/2004 | 2 | ||
| Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 380000 | 20 | |
| The turn signal and hazard warning lights fail intermittently. the cause has yet to be determined. a recall (03v327000) was issued vehicle's vin number is outside of the remedy scope. *ak | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 11 | ||
| When using the turn signals consumer noticed that the turn signals worked intermittently. also, the hazard lights worked intermittently. consumer contacted dealer about this issue.*ak | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 15 | ||
| When driving consumer noticed the turn signal stopped working intermittently. consumer made contact with the dealership about this issue. however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak *nm | |||
| 02/27/2004 | 2 | ||
| Intermittently. turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. dealer and was manufactured were notified. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 03/18/2001 |
| Problems with the turn signal working only intermittently. a very dangerous situation. was told by the dealership my vehicle was not covered by recall due to the vin. i am having the same problems as the aleros in the recall campaign. *la | |||
| 55000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced a problem with the turn signals. the signals only worked intermittently. please provide any further details. *nlm | |||
| 05/20/2001 | 38000 | 03/31/2001 | |
| Car windows dont go down ,signal lights dont always work | |||
| Intermittently turn signals become inoperable. dealer has inspected vehicle. however, could not correct it. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 08/30/2006 | 72702 | 1 | 08/30/2002 |
| Dt*: 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. | |||
| 08/22/2005 | 58900 | 4 | 01/27/2003 |
| Dt: 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. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 25 | ||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 10/29/2004 | 5 | 03/12/2000 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 64000 | 1 | |
| The turn signal and hazard lights, worked intermittently. this vehicle was not included in recall 03v327000 due to vin. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 62000 | 25 | 04/15/2003 |
| Turn signals do not work. i contacted manufacturer and they stated my vin was not included in recall.*ak | |||
| 07/29/2004 | 51986 | 1 | 08/28/2002 |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 47000 | 30 | 01/01/2000 |
| 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. *ak 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. *sc | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 45900 | 1 | 05/20/2000 |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 03/28/2003 | 1 | 03/20/2003 | |
| 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. *la | |||
| 10/02/2003 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Turn signal failed. consumer notified the dealership. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 40000 | 05/01/2001 | |
| 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. | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| 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. dt | |||
| 07/25/2002 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 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. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated that the turn signal and hazard light buttons on the dashboard constantly switch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the repair would be costly. through research, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the vehicle; however, the vin was in range. the contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired according to the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 91,499. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 80000 | 100 | 01/15/2000 |
| My signal/hazards have failed on my 2000 oldsmobile alero. a recall notice has been issued but apparently not for my car. my nearest service department, weber gm (63141), refuses to do any recall work due to the vin not showing in their database. a call directly to gm seemed to resolve the issue, however the service department still will not comply and gm will not issue a recall notice for my automobile.*ak | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 65000 | 4 | 10/14/2001 |
| All four of my window regulators have failed within a period of 2 months, i have replaced 3 of the four, the left rear door still has not been replaced do to the cost of parts for this car, in adition, i have had to replace the front calipers, brake pads and rotors on this vehicle 2 times within a period of 1 year, just before the last time i replaced them, my rear calipers went out, they will engage, but will stay locked, only releasing after i drive for about 20 feet or so, i have also experienced problems with the security system activating itself and not allowing me to start the car for at least 10 minutes ( the time it takes the system to recycle itself). in adddition, my door pannels coverings are all coming separated accross the top of of them, again do to the cost, i have failed to replace them. unfortunatly this happened before i knew that so many people where having problems with the oldsmobile aleros, so i did not retain the old parts. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 62000 | 25 | 04/15/2003 |
| Turn signals do not work. i contacted manufacturer and they stated my vin was not included in recall.*ak | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 25000 | 2 | |
| Consumer complained about hazard switch and turn signal switch problems which occurred intermittently. manufacturer issued a recall for this make, model and year. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/03/2004 | 60500 | 1 | 05/05/2002 |
| Turn signals did not work when making a turn. consumer was not able to make other drivers aware that she was going to turn. dealer changed the turn signal switch. a second dealer told the consumer that this model vehicle was on recall for that problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 68000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| Recall 03v327000, concerning hazard warning switch. intermittently the hazard flash warning lights and the turn signal do not work. consumer's vehicle is not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak the flasher and hazard light failure had made it dangerous to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic. the mechanic tested the vehicle but indicated that everything appeared to be normal. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 40000 | 05/01/2001 | |
| 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. | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 50600 | 1 | 06/21/2000 |
| Turn signals on my 2000 oldsmobile alero suddenly stopped working. i believe this is a common problem and think that oldsmobile should pay to fix the broken switch. *jb | |||
| 06/29/2001 | |||
| Consumer states while driving the turn signal switch will go out, leaving the vehicle without a turn signal, almost causing an accident. dealer contacted, part is on a national back order. this is the second time switch needed replacing. ts | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 10/20/2000 | |
| Turn signals worked only intermittently, dealer replaced switch.*ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| Intermittently turn signals malfunctioned. dealer has inspected vehicle six times, and was not able to duplicate or correct problem. *ak | |||