2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Electrical Systemignition Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
4 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT TOOK REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO ALSO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,680.
I HAVE 2002 OLDS ALERO IT WON'T START. CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. BUT MY SECURITY LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING SO I WENT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM. AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THATS CAUSING ME WHICH IS THAT THE SECURITY LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND MAKE THE WHOLE VEHICLE NOT START, THINK ITS LOCKED WHICH I DON'T UNDERSTAND CAUSE IT DRIVES FINE FOR FEW DAYS AND THEN KAPUT. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OR SOMETHING. *KB
I PURCHASED A 2002 V-6 OLDSMOBILE ALERO SEDAN IN AUG 2006 AT 80,000 MILES AND AT 85,000 MILES IN SEPT 2006 ALREADY HAD MY FIRST REPAIR ON THE IGNITION PASSLOCK SYSTEM. THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REPLACED BUT IN JUNE OF 2008 A FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN WITH THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. I CONTACTED SUPERIOR CHEVROLET MON JULY 21ST IN PERSON AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR MY REPAIR THAT OCCURRED AT PERRY CHEVROLET IN COLUMBIA, MO. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT I WAS OUT OF THE WARRANTY LIMITS BUT THIS WAS "AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM FOR THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 45,000 MILES." HIS NAME WAS BERNIE SMITH. I THEN CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT DANIEL CHURCHILL THE SAME DAY 7/21/08. I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CONTACTED BETWEEN 11:30A AND 3:30P ON WED JULY 23RD 2008 BUT WS CONTACTED AT 4:30P WITH THE NEWS...
I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS IN FEB. OF THIS YEAR(2005). THE CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED IT TO A DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER. 3 DAYS LATER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY THEN REPLACED THE HOUSING. BEGINING OF JUNE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURE AGIAN. TOWED IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. OF COURSE IT STARTED AT THE DEALER. 2 WEEKS LATER AND IT STILL WILL NOT START AGIAN. THE SECURITY LIGHT WAS COMMING ON BEFORE IT STOPED RUNNING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. IF YOU GO TO WWW.AUTOMOTIVEHELPER.COM AND GO UNDER ALERO, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF COMPLAINTS.
Other 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Problem Areas
Electrical System
101 complaints
Exterior Lighting
30 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
12 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
12 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
11 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint