2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
171
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
The 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO has received a total of 171 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. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (46 complaints), Exterior Lighting (14 complaints), and Engine (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 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 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
171 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM is bad, my headlights go from bright to dim, car does not seem to keep acceleration power very well
I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM is bad, my headlights go from bright to dim, car does not seem to keep acceleration power very well
I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM is bad, my headlights go from bright to dim, car does not seem to keep acceleration power very well
Airbag no deployment Loss of power steering Brakes to floor Car died Recall ignored prior and still today after set up now off their schedule Friendly Chevrolet rich Gardner
Airbag no deployment Loss of power steering Brakes to floor Car died Recall ignored prior and still today after set up now off their schedule Friendly Chevrolet rich Gardner
Safety Rating for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07-08-49-020K — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
050604002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHISTLE NOISE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. *EH
030601018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NEW CYLINDER BORE LINER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030601018A. *EH
040604014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START OR IMMEDIATE STALL AFTER START. *TT
1539 — SUSPENSION:REAR
BANG OR CRUNCH TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS (REAR SUSPENSION). SIT BULLETIN 1409020. *TT
3009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR BLACK/BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. *TT
11062003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERMITTENT STALL ROUGH IDLE ENGINE MISFIRE. *EH
3510 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUPPLEMENT TO 05-06-01-003A - WRONG THROTTLE GASKET PART NUMBER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE ALERO
- 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 702 complaints
- 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 810 complaints
- 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 549 complaints
- 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 406 complaints
- 2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 294 complaints
- 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO (current)
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