Owners have filed 810 complaints
about the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero with NHTSA between 1999 and 2019.
The largest single group is the lights.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 83
Against the median year of the Oldsmobile Alero. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 31
5.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 29
17% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 compares with every other Oldsmobile Alero
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
143.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
133.2%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
184.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
7919.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
12029.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
5413.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
7217.5%
150,000+ miles
4210.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 1999peak 33Dec 2019
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
RQ04005Opened 18 Jun 2004Closed 30 Nov 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COV...
BY LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2003, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 03V327) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU, OLDSMOBILE ALERO, AND PONTIAC GRAND AM.GM'S RECALL COVERS 670,740 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH MAY 1, 2001 (ALERO AND GRAND AM) AND FEBRUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH MAY 31, 2001 (MALIBU).GM REPORTS THAT TURN SIGNAL FAILURE IS DUE TO SOLDER JOINT CRACKING IN THE HAZARD SWITCH, AND HAS IDENTIFIED RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS OF THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS AS THE CAUSE OF...
EA02028Opened 30 Sep 2002Closed 30 Dec 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE
ODI OPENED EA 02-028 TO REVIEW COMPLAINTS OF CONSUMERS REPORTING THAT THEIR FUEL GAUGE WAS INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE GAS TANK.THE FUEL GAUGE RECEIVES AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM A FUEL TANK SENDING SENSOR CIRCUIT CARD.A FLOAT ARM IN THE TANK MOVES ELECTRICAL CONTACTS THAT RUB AGAINST THE CARD AS THE LEVEL OF FUEL RISES AND FALLS.DISRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL (SUCH AS CAUSED BY CORROSION OF THE CIRCUIT CARD) WILL CAUSE INCORRECT READINGS TO REGISTER ON THE FUEL GAUGE.GM REPORTED IN THEIR RESPONSE TO ODI DATED JANUARY 13, 2003 THAT THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF ERRATIC FUEL GAU...
PE02066Opened 6 Sep 2002Closed 3 Nov 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF...
SQ01002Opened 26 Jan 2001Closed 30 Sep 2002VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE
Recalls on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
14V400000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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.
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.
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.
00V372000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
00V140000
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2014284641,121 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: For each key, dealers will install two key rings and modify the key ring opening shape. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.
Recall 200321776,668 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
On certain vehicles, the hazard warning switch may experience solder joint cracking if subjected to rapid temperature transition. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Correction: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch.
Recall 200109699,174 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101- Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. Vehicles exhibit a condition in which the "Generator Low Voltage" indicator light will not illuminate under low voltage conditions. Correction: Dealers will reflash the vehicle PCM with new calibration software.
Recall 20002751,712 units in Canada
Powertrain
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking System. 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. 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. Correction: Dealers will disable the 5th/Reverse Inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.
Recall 200012347,272 units in Canada
Structure
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 201 - Occupant Protection. The console cover does not remain closed when a specified vertical load is applied. During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Recall 200011048 units in Canada
Powertrain
On certain vehicles equipped with an manual transmission, the clutch pedal position switch plunger could contact the steering column boot and thereby not be able to extend when the clutch pedal is depressed. In this condition, the vehicle can be started with the transaxle in gear (not in neutral) without the clutch pedal depressed. If the driver is not applying the brake, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and a crash could occur. Correction: Dealers will install a shield to prevent contact between the column boot and the clutch pedal position switch.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Fairfield, CTCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT FAILED TO INFLATE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND RIGHT KNEE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10736021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,748 milesKasota, MNCrash
AIR BAGS
DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD AT 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN STEERING AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK WENT IN THE DITCH JUST ABOUT FLIPPED THE CAR THE INS COMPANY SAID TO BAD CAN NOT DO NOTHING THE RECALL ENDED THAT NIGHT TO LATE.
NHTSA complaint #10682367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,748 milesKasota, MNCrash
STEERING
DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD AT 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN STEERING AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK WENT IN THE DITCH JUST ABOUT FLIPPED THE CAR THE INS COMPANY SAID TO BAD CAN NOT DO NOTHING THE RECALL ENDED THAT NIGHT TO LATE.
NHTSA complaint #10682367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,748 milesKasota, MNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD AT 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN STEERING AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK WENT IN THE DITCH JUST ABOUT FLIPPED THE CAR THE INS COMPANY SAID TO BAD CAN NOT DO NOTHING THE RECALL ENDED THAT NIGHT TO LATE.
NHTSA complaint #10682367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesCatersville, GAFire
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10637367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesCatersville, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10637367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 8 milesSUN City, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11287031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 158,000 milesTrenton, NJ
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. THE VEHICLE WON'T START, THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES MOVE BY THEMSELVES WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOW THE CAR HAS ZERO POWER. . THIS CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #11193311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 158,000 milesTrenton, NJ
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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. THE VEHICLE WON'T START, THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES MOVE BY THEMSELVES WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOW THE CAR HAS ZERO POWER. . THIS CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #11193311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO BE RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS CONFISCATED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
NHTSA complaint #11103421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesGrand Rapids, MI
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE CAR WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START. IT'S NOT GETTING SPARK. RAN IT TO TEST CODES. CAME BACK AS TPS. CHANGED IT AND IT ALL WON'T START. WAS TOLD POSSIBLY A RECALL ON THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #11080938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesGrand Rapids, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE CAR WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START. IT'S NOT GETTING SPARK. RAN IT TO TEST CODES. CAME BACK AS TPS. CHANGED IT AND IT ALL WON'T START. WAS TOLD POSSIBLY A RECALL ON THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #11080938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,000 milesRochester, NY
STEERING
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION NOW I CAN'T EVEN TURN THE CAR ON TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF- BEEPING WILL NOT STOP WHEN KEY IS REMOVED AND CAR BATTERY DRAINED. KEY ALSO GETS HOT WHEN IN IGNITION
NHTSA complaint #11016130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15 milesDaly City, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL, FOLLOWUP AND CONCERN. TODAY IS I WANT TO GREET EVERY ONE A HAPPY 4 OF JULY. CELEBRATING THAT WE WANT PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES ARE SAFE AND NO ONE GET INJURED DUE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER BRANCH OF SERVICES NEGLECTING TO DO THE ORDER OF NHTSA RECALL AND SOME OWNERS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE VEHICLE PROBLEM THAT TREATHS TO THE SAFETINESS AND LIVES OF OTHERS. SINCE THAT DAY TILL NOW THE CAR WAS STILL AT PUTNAM GM BURLINGAME MY OTHER CONCERN BY NOT DOING MY COMPLAIN BECAUSE THEY SAID ITS NOT A PART OF RECALL BUT IT IS BELONG TO THE SAME EXPERIENCE EFFECT AND COMPLAIN THAT MUST GIVES ATTENTION ITS FATAL. IF EVER THIS VEHICLE GOES TO OTHER IF I DONATED OR TRADE IT AND THEIR NEVER CHECKED OR DIAGNOSE IT BECAUSE THEIR JUST FOCUS ON SPECIFIC ORDER SOME DEFECT CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SUDDEN STOP OF ENGINE WHILE RUNNING COULD CAUSE PROBLEM AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. FIXING THIS CAR HELPS A LOT NOT ONLY ME SAFETY OF OTHERS AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS LAWSUITS BY IGNORING IT. WE HONESTLY REPORTING THE UNUSUAL DEFECT EXHIBITS BY THE XARWERE NOT ABUSING TO FIX A DAMAGE CAUSE BY US BEFORE WE DID SOME ACTION THAT THEY THINK WE ONLY WANT TO FIX IGNITION PROBLEM, I AM TELLING THE TRUTH AGAIN FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS THE CAR HAS PROBLEM ITS STOP WHILE ON THE RUN, IT TURN AROUND WHEN I EXITING 280 FROM SKYLINE I THROWN OUT OFF THE ROAD CAUSE I CAN CONTROLLED IT ANOTHER THINK CAME ACROSS MY MIND WHY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED THAT TIME AND I'M JUST LUCKY THAT TIME SOME CAR ARE ALERT ACTUALLY THEIR ONE CALL COPS THAT TIME. I HOPE THIS MESSAGE WILL RECEIVED AND BY THEIR AUTHORITY BEFORE I REMOVED AND TRADE IT IF THEY WONT DO ACTION, FOR ME I DO MY PART TO REPORT FOR THE SAFE OF OUR FUTURE. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11002985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15 milesDaly City, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL, FOLLOWUP AND CONCERN. TODAY IS I WANT TO GREET EVERY ONE A HAPPY 4 OF JULY. CELEBRATING THAT WE WANT PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES ARE SAFE AND NO ONE GET INJURED DUE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER BRANCH OF SERVICES NEGLECTING TO DO THE ORDER OF NHTSA RECALL AND SOME OWNERS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE VEHICLE PROBLEM THAT TREATHS TO THE SAFETINESS AND LIVES OF OTHERS. SINCE THAT DAY TILL NOW THE CAR WAS STILL AT PUTNAM GM BURLINGAME MY OTHER CONCERN BY NOT DOING MY COMPLAIN BECAUSE THEY SAID ITS NOT A PART OF RECALL BUT IT IS BELONG TO THE SAME EXPERIENCE EFFECT AND COMPLAIN THAT MUST GIVES ATTENTION ITS FATAL. IF EVER THIS VEHICLE GOES TO OTHER IF I DONATED OR TRADE IT AND THEIR NEVER CHECKED OR DIAGNOSE IT BECAUSE THEIR JUST FOCUS ON SPECIFIC ORDER SOME DEFECT CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SUDDEN STOP OF ENGINE WHILE RUNNING COULD CAUSE PROBLEM AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. FIXING THIS CAR HELPS A LOT NOT ONLY ME SAFETY OF OTHERS AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS LAWSUITS BY IGNORING IT. WE HONESTLY REPORTING THE UNUSUAL DEFECT EXHIBITS BY THE XARWERE NOT ABUSING TO FIX A DAMAGE CAUSE BY US BEFORE WE DID SOME ACTION THAT THEY THINK WE ONLY WANT TO FIX IGNITION PROBLEM, I AM TELLING THE TRUTH AGAIN FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS THE CAR HAS PROBLEM ITS STOP WHILE ON THE RUN, IT TURN AROUND WHEN I EXITING 280 FROM SKYLINE I THROWN OUT OFF THE ROAD CAUSE I CAN CONTROLLED IT ANOTHER THINK CAME ACROSS MY MIND WHY AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED THAT TIME AND I'M JUST LUCKY THAT TIME SOME CAR ARE ALERT ACTUALLY THEIR ONE CALL COPS THAT TIME. I HOPE THIS MESSAGE WILL RECEIVED AND BY THEIR AUTHORITY BEFORE I REMOVED AND TRADE IT IF THEY WONT DO ACTION, FOR ME I DO MY PART TO REPORT FOR THE SAFE OF OUR FUTURE. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11002985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Daly City, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL, SINCE THE CAR HAS A IGNITION PROBLEM AND IT IS AT THE PUTNAM GM BURLINGAME TILL NOW THEY DON'T DO ANY OF RECALL EVEN DIAGNOSE THE CAR AND THEY WANT ME TO REMOVE IT NOW OR I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT DIFFERENT FROM THE MANUFACTURE CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS LAST TUESDAY WHEN I TOW THAT CAR TO THEIR PLACE AFTER I TELL TO THEM THE SITUATION THEY SAID THEY TAKING CARE OF IT, NOW THEY CHANGE. I FEEL LIKE BECAUSE I HAVE A OLDER CAR AND NO VALUE THEY DON'T THINK ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE CAR AND THE DAMAGE COULD BE MADE TO OTHERS. I CAN'T. DRIVE THAT CAR NOT SAFE.I CAN'T WORK WITHOUT CAR PLEASE HELP . I'M NOT ASKING TO FIX THE PAINT OR WHEEL. JUST CHECK WHAT THEY HAVE TO FIX STOPPING OF ENGINE AND HARD TO START CAUSE BY IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG MUST WORK PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #11002574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Daly City, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL, SINCE THE CAR HAS A IGNITION PROBLEM AND IT IS AT THE PUTNAM GM BURLINGAME TILL NOW THEY DON'T DO ANY OF RECALL EVEN DIAGNOSE THE CAR AND THEY WANT ME TO REMOVE IT NOW OR I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT DIFFERENT FROM THE MANUFACTURE CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS LAST TUESDAY WHEN I TOW THAT CAR TO THEIR PLACE AFTER I TELL TO THEM THE SITUATION THEY SAID THEY TAKING CARE OF IT, NOW THEY CHANGE. I FEEL LIKE BECAUSE I HAVE A OLDER CAR AND NO VALUE THEY DON'T THINK ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE CAR AND THE DAMAGE COULD BE MADE TO OTHERS. I CAN'T. DRIVE THAT CAR NOT SAFE.I CAN'T WORK WITHOUT CAR PLEASE HELP . I'M NOT ASKING TO FIX THE PAINT OR WHEEL. JUST CHECK WHAT THEY HAVE TO FIX STOPPING OF ENGINE AND HARD TO START CAUSE BY IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG MUST WORK PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #11002574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Daly City, CA
ENGINE
TAKATA RECALL, SINCE THE CAR HAS A IGNITION PROBLEM AND IT IS AT THE PUTNAM GM BURLINGAME TILL NOW THEY DON'T DO ANY OF RECALL EVEN DIAGNOSE THE CAR AND THEY WANT ME TO REMOVE IT NOW OR I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT DIFFERENT FROM THE MANUFACTURE CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS LAST TUESDAY WHEN I TOW THAT CAR TO THEIR PLACE AFTER I TELL TO THEM THE SITUATION THEY SAID THEY TAKING CARE OF IT, NOW THEY CHANGE. I FEEL LIKE BECAUSE I HAVE A OLDER CAR AND NO VALUE THEY DON'T THINK ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE CAR AND THE DAMAGE COULD BE MADE TO OTHERS. I CAN'T. DRIVE THAT CAR NOT SAFE.I CAN'T WORK WITHOUT CAR PLEASE HELP . I'M NOT ASKING TO FIX THE PAINT OR WHEEL. JUST CHECK WHAT THEY HAVE TO FIX STOPPING OF ENGINE AND HARD TO START CAUSE BY IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG MUST WORK PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #11002574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 33,000 milesLouisville, KY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS FLICKERED VERY FAST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
NHTSA complaint #10907071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesRichmond, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. WHEN THE CONTACT MANIPULATED THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V327000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10895985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,000 milesAkron, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS IS ABOUT MY 2000 ALERO WHICH I GOT IN JUNE 04 2015 .!! WHY THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THIS I WILL NEVER KNOW !!! BUT YOU CAR BE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET AND ALL AT ONCE THE CAR WILL STOP NO WARNING AT ALL , DO YOU KNOW HOW SCARED THAT MAKES ME !!!! WHAT IF I'M ON THE HIGHWAY AND I'M IN FRONT OF A 18 WHEELER AND IT DOES THIS " I'M DEAD " AND NO ONE HAS LOOKED INTO THIS ??? I'VE READ 100 COMPLAINTS ON LINE ABOUT THE SAME THING !!! AN THE THING IS DEALERS , REPAIR PLACES HAVE LOOKED AT IS AND NO ONE HAS AND ANSWER AND YOU COULD BE TURNING INTO A RESIDENT , BUSINESS OR A PARKING PLACE AND IT WILL JUST STOP !!!! IT STARTS BACK UP NO PROBLEM , TODAY I TOOK MY DAUGHTER UP TO THE STORE THIS CAR STOPPED 6 TIMES , 6 TIMES I'M VERY VERY SCARED OF THIS CAR BUT I'M RETIRED AND DON'T HAVE MONEY TO BUY A NEWER CAR I WISH I DID !!!!! THIS IS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR !!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10881369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesShoreline, WA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE TURN SIGNALS WORK PART TIME, SOME TIMES THEY DO, AND OTHER TIMES THEY WON'T WORK AT ALL, I'VE CHECK FOR RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM WITH THE BLINKERS BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST FOR 2000 OLD'S ALERO BUT OTHER ARE. ON THE STREET.
NHTSA complaint #10870171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesST Paul, MN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FAILURE RECURRED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 05/24/16
NHTSA complaint #10846005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesST Paul, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FAILURE RECURRED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 05/24/16
NHTSA complaint #10846005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,000 milesFolcroft, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 REALIZED THAT THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT. AND THE MECHANIC ASKED ME HOW DID YOU EVEN DRIVE THIS CAR. I TOLD HIM I HAD NO CLUE ON THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM. THIS SUB FRAME IS SUB PAR AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IN MY OPINION.
NHTSA complaint #10789970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,100 milesMilpitas, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COVER OF THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS LIFTED ON ONE OF THE CORNERS APPROXIMATELY A HALF OF AN INCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE COVER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG PROGRESSIVELY STARTED TO LIFT EVEN MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONTAL PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,100.
NHTSA complaint #10781566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesFlorence, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER ONE ATTEMPT, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION KEY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10778444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesNavarre, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, BOTH TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED BUT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V327000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
NHTSA complaint #10763214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesNavarre, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, BOTH TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED BUT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V327000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
NHTSA complaint #10763214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 255,000 milesBronx, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEY TURNING CAR ON IN IGNITION GETS JAMMED AND FINALLY TURNS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BUT NOW CAR TRIES TO TURN OVER BUT WON'T START. ONLY HAVE ONE KEY. ALSO TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND I HAVE TO TURN ON HAZARDS TO GET TO OPERATE . CENTER CONSOLE DOOR LOOSE. IGNITION KEY RECALL 14350, CENTER CONSOLE RECALL OOV140000, EXTERIOR LIGHTING RECALL 03043, HAZARD /TURN SIGNAL RECALL ?
NHTSA complaint #10761139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 255,000 milesBronx, NY
ENGINE
KEY TURNING CAR ON IN IGNITION GETS JAMMED AND FINALLY TURNS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BUT NOW CAR TRIES TO TURN OVER BUT WON'T START. ONLY HAVE ONE KEY. ALSO TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND I HAVE TO TURN ON HAZARDS TO GET TO OPERATE . CENTER CONSOLE DOOR LOOSE. IGNITION KEY RECALL 14350, CENTER CONSOLE RECALL OOV140000, EXTERIOR LIGHTING RECALL 03043, HAZARD /TURN SIGNAL RECALL ?
NHTSA complaint #10761139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.