2000 Oldsmobile Alero Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2000 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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• 03V327000Aug 28, 2003670,740 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
  Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001, Chevrolet Malibu 2000–2001, Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.

  Possible consequence: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

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• 00V372000Nov 13, 2000216 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001, Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear.

  Possible consequence: In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.

  Remedy: Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.

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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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