06-30-2014, 04:07 PM
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Alero recalled - part of GM ignition switch debacle.
Hey Folks,
Just a heads-up that the Alero with presumably all other 1997+ N-body cars has been recalled for an ignition switch that could unintentionally turn the car off. It was part of 7.6 million vehicles recalled today.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/blob/v...-Chart-pdf.pdf
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06-30-2014, 04:42 PM
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Suptised they recall a 14 year old car.
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Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
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06-30-2014, 05:00 PM
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I guess we should call GM and ask about it.
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1999 Alero GLS, 3400, 4T45E, current mods: WAI with Spectre HPR cone filter, VVME 55w 8000k HID kit
275,000 miles as of 05-14-2015 at 1559 est (3:59 pm)
Planned mods: F body front brake upgrade, ported UIM, LX9 top swap, ported exhaust mans, performance cam. Eventually, turbo or supercharger.
1999 Olds Bravada, 4300 Vortec v6, 4L60E. Current mods (on it when I bought it):
75mm ported throttle body, NGK stage 1 plugs, stage 1 heads.
Planned mods: injector upgrade, exhaust headers
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06-30-2014, 06:05 PM
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I entered the VIN number for my 2001 Alero at this site https://recalls.gm.com/#/ The only thing that came up was the recall for turn/hazard light switch, nothing about the ignition switch.
May take some time to get all the VIN's on the site. |
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06-30-2014, 06:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sleepyalero
Suptised they recall a 14 year old car.
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Well in the Chrysler world, they are recalling a 20 year old car (the ZJ Grand Cherokee) so it's not too surprising.
To That 01Olds, it does cover the 1997 Malibu and 1999 Grand Am as well.
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06-30-2014, 07:42 PM
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I called a GM dealer nearby, and they said they didn't have the recall info. They said it could take a few weeks for all of the dealers to get the bulletin.
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1999 Alero GLS, 3400, 4T45E, current mods: WAI with Spectre HPR cone filter, VVME 55w 8000k HID kit
275,000 miles as of 05-14-2015 at 1559 est (3:59 pm)
Planned mods: F body front brake upgrade, ported UIM, LX9 top swap, ported exhaust mans, performance cam. Eventually, turbo or supercharger.
1999 Olds Bravada, 4300 Vortec v6, 4L60E. Current mods (on it when I bought it):
75mm ported throttle body, NGK stage 1 plugs, stage 1 heads.
Planned mods: injector upgrade, exhaust headers
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06-30-2014, 08:12 PM
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mine accidentally turned off when i bumped it once on the highway
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06-30-2014, 10:14 PM
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Ive never had mine shut off. Plus I dont have stock ignition in it. I dont think ill get mine replaced. Lol
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S. . .L. . . E . . .E. . .P. . .Y. . .IS A TRAITOR--HE GOT BORED SO HE SOLD ME AFTER HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH A RICE ROCKET
Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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06-30-2014, 10:34 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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Mine shut off while I was driving on the highway. I was going 60 mph, and I was coming into the city (traffic lights) so I was starting to slow down anyway.
I didn't panic like a lot of people do in this case. I was on a striaght road, so I put on the flashers, shift into netural and turned the key. It didn't turn over until the 2nd try, but it turned over. It always wanted to stall again after that so I took it to my mech at the time. Cost me $555 to get it repaired.
I'm jsut thinking that not only am I going to try to get my money back, but I may have another ign with the same problem 
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07-01-2014, 12:13 AM
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I'm guessing all they will do is put an insert in the key to keep key rings right in the center of the key. less leverage to turn the key if there is weight on the key ring that way...
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07-01-2014, 11:39 AM
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My ignition has a short in it, so if it has been recalled it's a good thing that way I can get my faulty ignition fixed, haha. (The electronics don't always fire up until after the car runs for a few minutes, around 5-8 to be more precise.)
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07-01-2014, 11:42 AM
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Cobalts and such get new switches, two new keys and new lock cylinder
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The dumbass that shows up randomly 10 years after selling the car.
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07-01-2014, 11:48 AM
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Never had it happen in mine yet. Bumped the shifter into neutral a time or two but nothing ignition related... Nothing on the GM site yet either but I imagine it takes awhile to update
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07-01-2014, 12:56 PM
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I hope they replace mine anyway. The key needs to be a certain way, and I need to wiggle it for it to work.
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1999 Alero GLS, 3400, 4T45E, current mods: WAI with Spectre HPR cone filter, VVME 55w 8000k HID kit
275,000 miles as of 05-14-2015 at 1559 est (3:59 pm)
Planned mods: F body front brake upgrade, ported UIM, LX9 top swap, ported exhaust mans, performance cam. Eventually, turbo or supercharger.
1999 Olds Bravada, 4300 Vortec v6, 4L60E. Current mods (on it when I bought it):
75mm ported throttle body, NGK stage 1 plugs, stage 1 heads.
Planned mods: injector upgrade, exhaust headers
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07-01-2014, 01:05 PM
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Never had it happen, but I don't keep extra keys on my Alero key chain either.
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07-01-2014, 04:03 PM
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Quote:
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Never had it happen, but I don't keep extra keys on my Alero key chain either.
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Ditto.
I only kept the remote on the key and I've never had issues with my Grand Am. Now that stupid trim that goes around the key hole... different story.
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07-01-2014, 06:21 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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2000 Olds Alero 3400 SFI 14.53 @ 94.93
1985 Olds Delta 88 307 SBO 17.96 @ 76.99
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Last edited by Redog : 07-01-2014 at 06:23 PM.
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07-01-2014, 07:12 PM
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636 whp
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cars are a huge compilation of components made by various suppliers
anything can happen
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07-02-2014, 12:06 AM
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I had my Alero turn off on me 5 or 6 times, always seem to happen right before a turn. Never had any problem shifting in neutral and restarting the car still moving going around a turn. Figures they recall a year after I lose the car/
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07-02-2014, 01:34 AM
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Both times with mine were caused by lanyard getting caught on something and both times were at a turning point...first time was 70 into a curve...i stopped using lanyards and haven't had a shutoff issue yet...am glad though as ignition is starting to stick
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