The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph over a bump, the security warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where a private mechanic reset the security system but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

- Booneville, MS, USA

For unknown reasons the passlock system fails and the car will either not start or while driving it will shut off at any time cutting power to the power brakes and steering. Causing a possible loss of control.

- Brunswick, GA, USA

The passlock feature. Has left me and several, several unhappy Alero owners stranded. This is a very bad and expensive idea and I have been without the car now for 2 months. I hate this car. I can not believe this has not been a recalled issue.

- Sardis, TN, USA

I put the key in the ignition and the car does not start followed by the word security flashing on the dashboard car will not start. I have to wait about 15 mins and hope it won't do it again. I have read up online and seems this is a common occurrence related to the passlock system on Oldsmobile cars.

- Charlotte Hall, MD, USA

Consumer states that the securty pass-lok system became defective and would not allow the vehicle to start.

- Roseville, MI, USA