2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
406
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
The 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO has received a total of 406 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (101 complaints), Exterior Lighting (30 complaints), and Exterior Lightingturn Signal (23 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, potentially affecting up to 5,878,460 vehicles.
Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 5,877,718 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
406 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
1. Security turns on while driving, making the vehicle to spin but not drive normally on road or highway when driving 2. Horn malfunctioning, stops working when security turns on while driving 3. Seatbelt warning and airbag light flashing when security turns on while driving, seatbelt becomes locked preventing driver from being able to move to check blind spots or rear while driving 4. Emergency lights become disabled when security lights turn on Key ignition was inspected and fixed according to recall. The above are things that have been noticed by new driver/owner. Only drive when necessary to avoid traffic accidents. Do not have money to pay a dealership or GM to check problems. These problems occurred since day 1 after purchasing the vehicle.
1. Security turns on while driving, making the vehicle to spin but not drive normally on road or highway when driving 2. Horn malfunctioning, stops working when security turns on while driving 3. Seatbelt warning and airbag light flashing when security turns on while driving, seatbelt becomes locked preventing driver from being able to move to check blind spots or rear while driving 4. Emergency lights become disabled when security lights turn on Key ignition was inspected and fixed according to recall. The above are things that have been noticed by new driver/owner. Only drive when necessary to avoid traffic accidents. Do not have money to pay a dealership or GM to check problems. These problems occurred since day 1 after purchasing the vehicle.
1. Security turns on while driving, making the vehicle to spin but not drive normally on road or highway when driving 2. Horn malfunctioning, stops working when security turns on while driving 3. Seatbelt warning and airbag light flashing when security turns on while driving, seatbelt becomes locked preventing driver from being able to move to check blind spots or rear while driving 4. Emergency lights become disabled when security lights turn on Key ignition was inspected and fixed according to recall. The above are things that have been noticed by new driver/owner. Only drive when necessary to avoid traffic accidents. Do not have money to pay a dealership or GM to check problems. These problems occurred since day 1 after purchasing the vehicle.
Kept cutting off won't stay crunk long ignition is jammed loud screeching noises from the springs alternator might be the reason electrical issues fuel pump I had to leave my car at a friend's place I'm not working due to the COVID pandemic not able to afford repairs I really need my transportation someone referred me to this site
Kept cutting off won't stay crunk long ignition is jammed loud screeching noises from the springs alternator might be the reason electrical issues fuel pump I had to leave my car at a friend's place I'm not working due to the COVID pandemic not able to afford repairs I really need my transportation someone referred me to this site
Safety Rating for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
020845002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INTERMITTENT STALL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND LOOSE GROUND G103. *TT
02042 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *MR
01995 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPLACING A 02 OR 03 2.2L L61 WITH A 04 2.2L L61 ENGINE REPLACEMENT.*MR
3003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE NOISE/CREAK DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *MJ
030603 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
LIGHT ON THE RECIRCULATION BUTTON GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR THE LIGHT ON THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER BUTTON GOES OFF. *TT *JB
020308008 — SUSPENSION
RATTLE, CREAK, POPPING TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING. *TT
09222002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START STARTER NOISE; NO START CONDITION. FEEDBACK FROM POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING. *TT
09272002 — EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON THE ONSTAR SYSTEM FOR TECHNICIANS. *MJ
020604042 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED, DTC P0440 SET (REPLACE EVAP PURGE LINE AND ROTATE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE CLAMP). NLM
250702 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS INOPERATIVE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Showing 10 of 19 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO.
Investigation PE05055 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH Closed
Opened:
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE ALERO
- 1998 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 2 complaints
- 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 702 complaints
- 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 810 complaints
- 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 549 complaints
- 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO (current)
- 2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 294 complaints
- 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 171 complaints
Other OLDSMOBILE Models
- OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 2,251 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 1,598 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 1,346 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 1,277 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 88 — 1,226 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 98 — 417 total complaints