2002 Oldsmobile Alero exterior lighting problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"takata recall" I own a 2002 oldsmobile alero and my blinkers only work maybe 2 time a month when I use my turning signals in either direction I just hear a buzzing sound sometimes it is only in one direction and sometimes there is no sound and no blinker at all. Now my gas gauge says empty and I…”
filed Sep 20, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the turn signal failed to operate and the hazard lights operated independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…”
filed Jul 19, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 21 | 19% |
| 2003 Alero | 15 | 8% |
| 2001 Alero | 68 | 19% |
| 2000 Alero | 131 | 24% |
| 1999 Alero | 43 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.