Worst 2000 Oldsmobile Alero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Electrical Faults
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 55 | — | — | 39,999 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 54 | — | 2 | 108,228 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 53 | — | — | 83,404 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 36 | — | — | 61,419 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 36 | — | — | 89,763 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 31 | — | 1 | 65,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 29 | — | — | 56,129 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 23 | 1 | — | 79,246 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 22 | — | — | 147,987 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 19 | — | — | 100,607 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 19 | — | — | 38,835 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 16 | — | — | 78,212 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 15 | — | — | 53,610 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | — | — | 63,478 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 5 | — | 69,342 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 10 | — | 76,490 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 60,875 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 12 | — | — | 80,538 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 12 | — | — | 44,243 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 12 | — | — | 59,011 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 1 | 1 | 154,693 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | — | — | 75,503 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 9 | — | — | 45,139 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | 1 | 103,122 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 9 | — | — | 64,450 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 1 | 70,586 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 8 | — | — | 80,100 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | 1 | 146,333 mi |
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Recalls for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
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.
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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