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2003 Oldsmobile Alero steering problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero7% of all complaints for this model year.

13
Steering complaints
7%
share of all complaints
79,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
3 / 0
crash / fire reports

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

YearReportsShare
2004 Alero55%
2002 Alero114%
2001 Alero175%
2000 Alero224%
1999 Alero306%
Alero steering problems by year →

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.