1999 Oldsmobile Alero Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 89about this part
- Share
- 19%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 89 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 19% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,300 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, several times my security lights and came on and you can not start the car, it will flash for 10 minutes and then hopefully it will start and not start flashing again. I have it at the dealership several times, and spend $$$$$ many dollars and still I have the same problem , I don't drive it much now because I am scare that it want start, gmc needs to doi a recall .”
NHTSA complaint #10376376, filed 2011-01, 130,000 miles“I want to report the ignition switch on a 1999 olds Alero v6. I have replaced the ignition switch on my car 3 times now since aug. 2013. There has to be an electrical issue becasue my security light come on and my air conditioner does not come on. So I had it tested and its not getting any electrical to it to come on. And that is exactly the way it happens evertime. So I was wondering if there was a recall or would they be one in near future.... Becasue I dont 300-400 everytime it goes out.”
NHTSA complaint #10732502, filed 2015-07, 280,000 miles“Secuirty light on 1999 Oldsmobile Alero comes on and car will not start for over 10 mins. This causes me to fuel my car with the car engine running because I do not want to take the chance of it not starting. Sometimes it takes 3 trys before it starts and that is over 30 minutes of wait time. One day it may not start at all. Ongoing problem with the other Alero owners. Oldsmobile needs to issue a recall on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10281538, filed 2009-08, 93,500 miles“I had the recall done but my car keeps dying and when the car is running I can now remove my key and engine stays running. The security light comes on all the time and I have to sit and wait at least 10 min for car to start. I have a baby and with this cold weather plus being stranded is not safe. I was told all the dealer did was a new key/insert. The whole ignition lock assembly should be replaced under a new recall. The dealer told me for $100 diagnostic fee that could look at the car. Never did this until the dealer did the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10671135, filed 2015-01, 170,000 miles“Check engine light came on and security light started to blink when we got back from a trip. We took it in and the diagnostic check revealed that the knock sensor was bad. So that was replaced. (code 00327). But now the light still keeps coming on for the same code even though it's already been fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10090795, filed 2004-09, 60,400 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005 +5 more
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- 10248778Nov 1, 2014Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10245891Sep 1, 2014Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10245890Sep 1, 2014Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
121 complaintsEngine cooling
85 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
56 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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