2000 Oldsmobile Alero Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 557 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 1% of the 557 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 entire cluster system went out,$2200.00 replacement,the entire dash is coming down with a cost of $1000.00 dollars for replacement,valve cover gasket needs replaced with cost of $1200.00 cost to consumer,the brakes have been reworked for 300.00 dollars at a cost to consumer,actual mileage 43000- now problems started at 90,000 miles,the car constantly leaks in the auto when it rains,I feel as a consumer this vehicle should be recalled because I've had nothing but problems since the day of purchase,lost wages being stuck on the side of the road,pain and suffering because I only live on…”
NHTSA complaint #10511021, filed 2013-05, 118,000 miles“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, filed 2015-09, 255,000 miles“The GM passkey 2 security feature acts up constantly on these cars including the intrigue, malibu, cadillac. The security light comes on and disables the vehicle and a 40 minute relearn procedure must be completed each time. Happens to my vehicle 2-4 times a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10671651, filed 2015-01, 140,000 miles“While in motion, the engine stalled without any warning (e.g., no engine hesitation). After vehicle stopped, and transmission put into park, the engine restarted without problem and car operated fine. The same problem occurred again on 3/22/2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10574327, filed 2014-03, 140,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002574, filed 2017-06Related service bulletins
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10129073Jan 18, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
136 complaintsExterior lighting
131 complaintsElectrical system
89 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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