2000 Oldsmobile Alero Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, and owners have filed 557 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Ignition (electrical system)
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…
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…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
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.
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Manual transmission (power train)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
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Body (structure)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
557 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero have filed 557 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,732 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 115 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 5, 2019 · Electrical system
“Driving on the highway, all of the warning lights came on, the fuel gauge dropped to empty, the RPM gauge dropped to zero, the thermostat needle rapidly flickered up and down then the car shut off. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 2, 2019 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 28–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Alero model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Alero model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile Alero | 3 | 462 |
| 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | 4 | 557 |
| 2001 Oldsmobile Alero | 4 | 364 |
| 2002 Oldsmobile Alero | 1 | 279 |
| 2003 Oldsmobile Alero | 2 | 184 |
| 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | 1 | 109 |
Checking a specific 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
How do I know if my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V140000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.