TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10650947
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10648937
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2014
Electrical System
TRYING TO GET LOCAL GM DEALER TO RESPOND TO RECALL NOTICE AND SAY THAT IT WILL BE DECEMBER BEFORE THEY CAN RESPOND. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10648775
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2014
Electrical System
2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT, FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10644061
1,200 miles · Oct 14, 2014
Electrical SystemEngine
BLINKERS WORK SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES NOT.. MOST OF THE TIME THEY WILL WORK IF YOU PRESS THE HAZARD LIGHTS IF THEY WORK.. AND KEEP PLAYING WITH THE BLINKERS EVENTUALLY THEY TURN SIGNAL WILL TURN ON.. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!! NOW I SEE.. SOME HAVE BEEN RECALLED..MY MAKE AND MODEL HAVEN'T???? ITS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM!! I HAVE…
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BLINKERS WORK SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES NOT.. MOST OF THE TIME THEY WILL WORK IF YOU PRESS THE HAZARD LIGHTS IF THEY WORK.. AND KEEP PLAYING WITH THE BLINKERS EVENTUALLY THEY TURN SIGNAL WILL TURN ON.. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!! NOW I SEE.. SOME HAVE BEEN RECALLED..MY MAKE AND MODEL HAVEN'T???? ITS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM!! I HAVE THIS WELL DOCUMENTED AS I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. GM HAD NO PROBLEMS TAKING MY MONEY FOR THEIR CAR, NOW WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT, GO FIGURE!!! I'VE HAD THE 10 MIN RESET GOING ON NOW WITH THE ENGINE FOR ABOUT 3 YRS AGAIN EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!!! BUT THIS TIME..MY CAR DIED ON THE STREET IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT START WOULD CRANK OVER BUT DID NOT RE- START AND WILL NOT! THIS CAR HAS 117000 MILES ON IT AND IS IN PERFECT SHAPE I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF THE THINGS I OWN!!! HOW ABOUT GM GIVING ME MY MONEY BACK, OR AT THE VERY LEAST FIXING THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THIS CAR???? GOD FORBID SOMEONE DIES AND NOW, SEEING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON LINE...I KNOW GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR MANY YRS AND WILL DO NOTHING TILL SOME LAWYERS GO AFTER THEM AND EACH OF THE PEOPLE WHO TRUSTED YOU GET ZIP OR 2.00 EACH.. THIS IS WRONG!!!!!! I HOPE YOU HAVE THE MORAL INTEGRITY TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND SOONER RATHER THAN LATER!!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10644499
Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10643809
213,500 miles · Oct 3, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 213,500.
NHTSA ODI #10641152
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10640758
232,550 miles · Sep 30, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
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…
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10640184
71,165 miles · Sep 29, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUDIBLE SOUND THAT ACCOMPANIES THE TURNING SIGNAL CONTINUOUSLY CHIMED AFTER THE TURN WAS COMPLETED. THE SOUND WOULD INCREASE BEFORE STOPPING SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUDIBLE SOUND THAT ACCOMPANIES THE TURNING SIGNAL CONTINUOUSLY CHIMED AFTER THE TURN WAS COMPLETED. THE SOUND WOULD INCREASE BEFORE STOPPING SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,165. UPDATED 12/2/14*CN THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE COMBINATION SWITCH FOR THE TURN SIGNAL. UPDATED 10/1/2015*JS
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.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 LATE APRIL 2006.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.
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.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 LATE APRIL 2006.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:switch
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.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 LATE APRIL 2006.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.
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