2000 Oldsmobile Alero Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 4%of 557 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 4% of the 557 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 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.
“I have an 2000 Oldsmobile Alero which is a piece of crap since I first brought it home. I have had to change the brakes about 7 times!!! I have also had to fix all of the problems that were stated in the recalls. I fixed the recall problems before there even was any recalls because GM would not help me. Then later I would receive the recalls. Now my transmission is shot!! The ets system is not allowing the transmission to shift properly. We found a bolt laying in the transmission pan when we first serviced it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171660, filed 2006-10, 82,000 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“Trac off light and anti-lock light on, car jerks into drive, and while changing gears. Has to replace sensory, drive shafts, etc. Brakes don't work, car jerks after 3000 rpms, dangerous, and can cause crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10289322, filed 2009-10, 101,500 miles“The gear shift button broke on two separate occasions. This prevented the consumer from being able to put the vehicle into gear. Dealer refused to repair the problem without cost to the consumer on the second occasion because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Updated 2/15/2007 -”
NHTSA complaint #10099965, filed 2004-11, 50,000 miles“Two gears in the transmission broke loose and shot metal throughout the transmission creating a complete failure. New transmission was needed at a very large cost. Car has less than 50,000 miles on it and we bought it about 3 1/2 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10047414, filed 2003-11, 48,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V372000Nov 13, 2000Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft…Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001, Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This 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…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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