Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 OLDSMOBILE Alero

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 408 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system10190,000 mi
Exterior lighting3090,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal2368,000 mi
Engine1486,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1367,547 mi
Unknown or other1367,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1267,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1254,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1160,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module976,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine927,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls841,360 mi
Fuel/propulsion system786,000 mi
Steering727,363 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)697,000 mi
Suspension680,000 mi
Air bags: frontal516,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic524,500 mi
Structure529,000 mi
Air bags471,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition4131,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit457,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline485,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump456,000 mi
Service brakes4132,999 mi
Electrical system: horn370,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system339,275 mi
Equipment362,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads324,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor331,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal311,970 mi
Visibility386,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery250,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module250,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash229,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys284,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights266,300 mi
Power train2113,000 mi
Seat belts213,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip230,000 mi
Structure: body2104,000 mi
Suspension: front219,076 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing230,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems241,360 mi
Vehicle speed control221,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window270,000 mi
Wheels240,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers137,500 mi
Equipment: electrical13,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.141,360 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch137,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump179,800 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1181,000 mi
Seat belts: front116,800 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor150,000 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light170,000 mi
Service brakes, electric1115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light177,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings132,722 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings125 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting150,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1121,950 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments150,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Tires140,000 mi
Traction control system140,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior141,360 mi
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: hubcap/cover125,000 mi

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.