Its probably the Hazard Switch.
GM issued a Special Policy Bulletin on these.
A Special Policy is not a recall tho.
Recalls permit the dealer to repair the vehicle regardless if the symptoms are present or not.
A Special Policy only permits the dealers to repair the vehicle if the concern is present. And it has limitations.
It basically extends the warranty on that said part for an extra amount of years or miles.
In this case, it was for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Here is an excerpt from the SP with the Vin breaks and part numbers
Subject:Special Policy Adjustment-Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Flashers #04098A - (01/11/2006) Models:1999-2002 Chevrolet Malibu
1999-2002 Oldsmobile Alero
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999-2002 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin is being revised to include 2001-2002 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero, and Pontiac Grand Am vehicles. Due to part availability, it is anticipated that customers will not be notified until late April 2006. In the meantime, should a customer bring in a 2001-2002 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero, or Pontiac Grand Am vehicle because the turn signal/hazard warning flashers are inoperative, repair the vehicle as described in this bulletin and submit the claim using the labor code found in this bulletin.
Please discard all copies of bulletin 04098 issued December 2004. Condition
Some customers of 1999-2002 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am, and 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass may have turn signal/hazard flashers that become inoperative. Special Policy Adjustment
This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For 1999-2000 vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after December 23, 2004 are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to December 23, 2004 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
For 2001-2002 vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after January 11, 2006 are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to January 11, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 1999-2002 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am, and 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Year
Division
Model
From
Through
1999
Chevrolet
Malibu
X6213206
X6278263
2000
Chevrolet
Malibu
Y6100001
Y6239268
2001
Chevrolet
Malibu
16272052
16281822
1M630651
1M684672
2002
Chevrolet
Malibu
2M500001
2M729093
1999
Oldsmobile
Cutlass
X6332770
X6343584
1999
Oldsmobile
Alero
XC002988
XC435868
2000
Oldsmobile
Alero
YC000007
YC372282
2001
Oldsmobile
Alero
1C242103
1C286657
2002
Oldsmobile
Alero
2C100001
2C321946
1999
Pontiac
Grand Am
XC567634
XC585563
XM893151
XM945549
2000
Pontiac
Grand Am
YC500001
YC535879
YM700011
YM799794
2001
Pontiac
Grand Am
1C242518
1C669963
2001
Pontiac
Grand Am
1M632783
1M684665
2002
Pontiac
Grand Am
2C100021
2C321943
2002
Pontiac
Grand Am
2M500008
2M729091
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this special policy are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO).
Part Number
Description
Qty/ Vehicle
22594146
Switch, Hazard Wrng (W/Flasher) (1999-2000 Malibu)
1
10359580
Switch, Hazard Wrng (W/Flasher) (2001-2002 Malibu)
1
22642606
Switch, Hazard Wrng (W/Flasher) 1999-2000(Alero, 1999 Cutlass)
1
10359040
Switch, Hazard Wrng (W/Flasher) (2001-2002 Alero)
1
22642605
Switch, Hazard Wrng (W/Flasher) (1999-2000 Grand Am)
1
10359039
Switch, Hazard Wrng (W/Flasher) (2001-2002 Gran