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2003 Oldsmobile Alero Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
6%of 184 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 6% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.

“I was driving on the interstate and the car jumped up ito 6 and 7 rpms in the red got stuck even when pedal was not pressed stayed there I the red for a few seconds with no warning lights finally dropped and started knocking.”

NHTSA complaint #10872877, filed 2016-06, 110,000 miles

“Recall 14350 was fixed but after a week, the car started to shut off again while driving . Please help.no one seem to know what is wrong . This is my transportation back and fourth to work. I never no whether I'am going to get home or not.”

NHTSA complaint #10693503, filed 2015-03, 157,783 miles

“90,000 miles on car, need to replace bearings for a second time! The system is set up so that when the bearings fail the anti-lock brake system also fails. I have had many problems on ice/water when my system suddenly fails. This car should go much longer on new bearings - this will be my 3rd set.”

NHTSA complaint #10232256, filed 2008-06, 40,000 miles

“This incident occurred for the first time on a rainy day in 2011. I was a new driver at the time. While I was traveling at approximately 45 MPH on my way to school, I put on my turn signal to change lanes. There was heavy traffic on the road, and I was going to need someone to let me into the lane. My turn signal, however, malfunctioned and would not illuminate. The resulting lack of communication between myself and the other driver very nearly caused an accident. This problem has persisted intermittently for the last three years. …”

NHTSA complaint #10614896, filed 2014-07, 35,550 miles

“I have had problems starting this car off and on for the past 3 years. There are some days it won't start, then there are some days that when it starts, as I'm driving it will die..... Sometimes it will start again and sometimes it won't. I've had it in the shop first (GM dealer) they first cleaned out the igniters, that worked for about 2 months, then they said it needs a new fuel pump, had that replaced, that lasted about a year, then my machanic replaced my ignition switch, said something about a sensor gone bad....guess what...good for about 6 months..... …”

NHTSA complaint #10462780, filed 2012-06, 81,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200455%
2003116%
2002145%
200182%
2000132%
1999102%

Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Electrical system
103 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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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