Vehicle recall 03V327000 · August 28, 2003
Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand AM and 1 more model
Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain passenger vehicles have 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.
- Consequence
- When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 03043.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V327000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 2003
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03043
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 670,740
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Malibu (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Oldsmobile Alero (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Pontiac Grand AM (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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