1999 Oldsmobile Alero Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 2% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front seat belts malfunctioned because of a failure in the seat belt retractor. The drivers seat belt was reeled all the way out and wouldn't retract back into it's holster and the passenger seat belt intermittently retracted.”
NHTSA complaint #10099048, filed 2004-10, 60,000 miles“The plastic cover that covers the buckle has broken off and the seat belt is hard to use as the buckle always falls to the floor. It makes it difficult to reach the buckle to hook up.”
NHTSA complaint #10016506, filed 2003-04, 68,000 miles“The back seat belts seem to be malfunctioning. The car seat wiggles from side to side when I make turns. The car seat didn't do this with my old car, I've had 2 different car seats in it. Both back seats have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10157634, filed 2006-05“Sun roof assemby failed, required 3 months to replace/repair. Brake pads replaced on all 4 wheels at low mileage. Seat belt on driver latch is loose on seat belt. Rear seat does not lock in place. Battery leaked causing failure to start, battery replaced, but no other components were checked by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #749832, filed 2001-08“Both front seat belt retractors are not operating properly, belt would intermittently get caught in door. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that seat belts meet specifications, and nothing else would be done. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #877100, filed 2000-12Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
121 complaintsElectrical system
89 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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