Driving and everything quit but the engine nothing on the dash worked, door locks unlocked lost headlights, radio anything Electrical was gone

- Huntington, OR, USA

Car has been having acceleration issues her and there has had a fuel leak for awhile now and now all of a sudden the car will not start..

- Hot Springs, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While the key was in the ignition, the engine failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the technician could not get the vehicle started. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module and battery were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also towed to another independent mechanic who was briefly able to get the vehicle started, but the failure recurred. The failure occurred over ten times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Ignition lock cylinder failure resulting in the device stocking and becoming stuck inoperable. At first it was difficult to turn to the run possition. It would feel stuck and took some wiggling and shaking in order to start the vehicle. Which progressed to being stuck permanently.

- Crows Landing, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) however the dealer refused to perform the repair due to the contact not having the original key fob. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Omro, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 30 mph, the turn signals failed to function and smoke emitted from the top part of the steering column. In addition, while driving 55 mph, the headlights and horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

- Belleville, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system: Ignition). The vehicle did not exhibit any failures prior to the recall repair. After the repair, the contact was provided with a recall replacement key that was different from the factory key provided at the time of purchase. The recall replacement key failed to start the engine. The contact stated that the ignition had to be exposed in order to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer provided no assistance. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Barstow, TX, USA

Tried to start car and it would not start, only crank. Started next morning and had it towed to repair shop and it would not start intermittently. Repair shop said to take it home because they could not diagnose or fix. I checked the internet and discovered that this has been an ongoing problem with certain GM vehicles and many people are complaining. There is a way to start it sometimes by waiting ten minutes with key in acc and then turning off and then removing the key and then re starting. This is working but not always. Apparently GM is fully aware of this problem but has taken no action to correct it. I am afraid that I may be stranded somewhere or the security system could possibly turn the car off. Also there is discussion that this may also be a bad ignition switch but there is no recall for this vehicle for the switch, only the key!

- Portland, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle loss power without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed and needed to have the pass lock assembly and the lock cylinder replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,227. Updated 02/19/16

- Milford, CT, USA

I had got the ignition switch recall done it work for a little while but now its back acting up my airbag light have come on since then and will not go off. I have had my car check numerous time and everyone says its my ignition thats making my car try not to crank. This happens when you to to turn on car and airbag light have been on since this started happening.

- Palatka, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not remain on and continued to shut off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The ignition switch was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 03/15/16

- Avon, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the vehicle computer software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a second time to be diagnosed for the failure. The contact was informed that the ignition wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Santa Cruz, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle shut off and the check engine warning light illuminated. After several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000. MA 09/25 updated 11/28/2017

- Coldwater, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at 60 mph, the key fell out of the ignition switch causing the vehicle to stall. Several months later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The recall was performed; however, the turn signals failed to illuminate without the contact having to jiggle the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000. Updated 09/03/15 the consumer had a new cut at the dealer, and it solved the turn signal problem. Updated 10/16/16

- Maplewood , MN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under the manufacturer recall related to the ignition switch; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage and NHTSA campaign number were unknown.

- Winnemucca, NV, USA

Power mirror switch failed. Loss of more than one HVAC blower motor speeds (faulty switch or faulty blower motor resistor block?). HVAC direction control unit may need to be replaced (A/C and heat blowing out of front vents only; switch does not work).

- Florence, NJ, USA

I purchased my 2003 Oldsmobile Alero from an individual. I have had problems with the blinkers ever since. Some days they will work off and on, some days not at all. From what I have read this is a common problem in these types of vehicles. This issue puts me and my children in danger. Just the other day we were almost hit because my blinker quit working right before I made a right turn.

- Rosanky, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,800.

- Culdesac , ID, USA

2003 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer received recall for ignition system and requests reimbursement for new ignition system. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start at times. The tumbler assembly and key were replaced.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA