2003 Oldsmobile Alero Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,963miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 3% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,963 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.
“The dashboard of my 2003 olds Alero is buckling and peeling in several places. I am trying to obtain proof of other similar problems that anyone else has had. Gm has been of no assistance to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10167282, filed 2006-09, 78,963 miles“2003 Alero ignition shorted causing consumer not be able to start vehicle, also found a leak in intake manifold gasket. The passlock sensor in the ignition cylinder shorted and as a result the vehicle would not start. The intake gaskets and oil drive o-ring leaked. The dealer replaced the lower intake manifold gasket, rocker cover gaskets and oil pump driveshaft cover seal. The air bag cover warped. The top of the dash was wrinkled and the instrument panel pan was peeling from it's backing. The dealer replaced the instrument panel assembly and transferred all components.”
NHTSA complaint #10148670, filed 2006-01, 42,925 miles“Purchased 2003 Alero in 2004, 2nd one (I loved the first one), with 32k miles. Vinyl over passenger airbag was peeling - dealer fixed at no cost - now in 2010 it peeled off completely. At 39k had to replace the ignition cylinder. One of the front drivers side window bracket broke - waiting for the window to fall into the door. At about 50k the turn signal clicking starting without using the signals & is still do it today. I have not tried to fix it because I have read so many thing on the internet about cost & that it was recalled on older Alero models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10341099, filed 2010-07“The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard, which houses the air bag, separated and exposed the air bag components. While driving at various speeds, the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10654711, filed 2014-11, 80,000 miles“2003 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer writes in regards to trunk issues. The consumer stated for the third time, since she has owned the vehicle, the gate release on the trunk lid has failed. The consumer stated the lid would come down with no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10703680, filed 2016-02Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10123211Oct 2, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
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 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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