2002 Oldsmobile Alero Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 5% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My tensor pulley is going out and my safety sensors like anti lock, trac off and now service engine soon keep coming on had it in shop and found nothing wrong. Now its making loud noises.it happens when im stopped and moving”
NHTSA complaint #11056758, filed 2017-12, 132,999 miles“I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero which throughout the years has not started when you put the key in the ignition and turn. Numerous times I've had my car towed to a mechanic only to have it start once it gets dropped off... Hence they were never able to diagnose the issue. On september 24, 2015 again my car just didn't start. Lights, blinkers,horn all worked but it would not turn on. Finally had a mechanic come to my house and do a diagnostic which read security system lockdown. I went online and this apparently is an ongoing issue with this particular make and model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779165, filed 2015-10, 140,000 miles“Hazard and turn signals intermittently fail; same as the 2001...there was a recall for this issued on the 2001, but not the 2002? I lose my turn signals approximately 2-3 times per 10 mile trip. I have not been involved in an accident due to this malfunction...yet. No repairs seem to fix the problem. The incident date is the last time this problem occurred (I haven't driven the car for a few days), but it has actually been going on for over 2 years. Apparently this is a common problem with the Alero's reguardless of the model year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10290323, filed 2009-10, 40,000 miles“I have a 2002 olds Alero gls. The 2001 olds Alero has this recall: hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. My car has the exact same problem but is not included in the recall. Gm was the wost help ever. They hung up on me. In the past two weeks they have quit working more times than I can reamber. I have also have a problem with my gage cluster. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125791, filed 2005-06, 67,000 miles“Problem malfunction indicator lamp: service engine soon light came on wednesday 8/20/03 just on the right side. I was returning home after driving approximate 30 miles when this light came on. Call the dealer from which I brought this program car.call:bacon autoplex in palestine texas . Purchased 7/14/03 with 14, 016 miles. Called them about 3pm on 8/20/03. I filled up with gas ( which gauge indicated 1/2/ full) prior to the 30 miles then light came on. I was told that it wouldn't hurt to drive the car since no one was there(bacon) to test for the cause on 8/20/03. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070700, filed 2004-01, 15,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10224309Sep 30, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The…
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
133 complaintsExterior lighting
78 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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