NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — ignition. Owners filed 581 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Electrical system — IgnitionCampaign 14V400000 · 03 Jul 2014
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 03V327000 · 28 Aug 2003
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Power train — Manual transmissionCampaign 00V372000 · 13 Nov 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear.
Risk: In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
Structure — BodyCampaign 00V140000 · 18 May 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system25 · 62%
Exterior lighting7 · 18%
Air bags5 · 12%
Steering4 · 10%
Engine4 · 10%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
I own this car for 3 weeks already and it starts turn it off while driving i change some sensor already but i read about the ignition switch, and i think that's the problem with the car, i don't have any photo because everything looks ok from the outside of the switch, but the inside idk
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering column fractured off the frame. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the frame rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 25 mph, the key ejected from the ignition switch inadvertently. Also, the ignition switch would turn to the off position and the vehicle stalled multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition…
While driving my 2000 oldsmobile alero with my kids in the car the steering locked up and started making lound banging noises from the under carriage then i could not make a left turn. I almost got hit head on and had to pull over and have the vehicle towed to a shop. The mechanic looked at the rack and pinion and…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.