2000 Oldsmobile Alero Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 89about this part
- Share
- 16%of 557 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,308miles
- 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 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 16% of the 557 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,308 miles. 3 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002985, filed 2017-07, 15 miles“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, filed 2019-12, 8 miles“When I was about to be side swiped by another vehicle from the adjacent line, I heavily leaned on the horn and it stuck and continued blowing. I finally stopped it from blowing by hitting it a couple of times. Thinking I had fix the problem, while sitting in the house it started blowing again. After doing this a couple more times I realize I had a problem. I had to remove the fuse to get it to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10264301, filed 2009-04, 66,400 miles“My 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has problems starting due to a defect in the passlock system. The security light will illuminate while driving and I have had 5 instances where the vehicle will not start at all. I read the owners manual and followed all the instructions provided. There is no reason for such a flaw, I have taken excellent care of my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10128171, filed 2005-07, 75,000 miles“While driving in icy conditions, I momentarily lost traction. The power to the engine immediately shut off, causing me to lose power steering and brakes. My car spun about three times, and I finally came to a stop facing traffic. Thankfully, the road was empty, so I was not injured. I am especially worried because my car is part of gms recall, but is not eligible for a new ignition cylinder. Gm claims that a new key will fix my problem, but there was nothing on my key at the time of the incident, so I know this is a lie. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692437, filed 2015-03, 152,777 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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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
136 complaintsExterior lighting
131 complaintsEngine cooling
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
49 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTires
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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