2003 Oldsmobile Alero steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* 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…”
filed May 5, 2016
“My ignition switch does not invoke the engine. It has happened couple of times with my alero. Last year as per the recall notice gm dealer changed the keys and not the entire ignition module. Have spent over usd 350 in the last three weeks and again today the olds alero is stop working. The…”
filed Dec 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 Alero | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 Alero | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 Alero | 22 | 4% |
| 1999 Alero | 30 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.