1999 Oldsmobile Alero Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 14V400000Jul 3, 20145,877,718 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 00V140000May 18, 2000487,400 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body
  Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2000, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 98V320000Dec 15, 1998217 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 1999, Pontiac Grand AM 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.

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