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Oldsmobile Alero 2000
The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has a 2.4 L engine. It gets 23 MPG combined (19 city, 28 highway), per the EPA. 5 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 speeds |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel (FWD) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,740 × 1,780 × 1,380 mm (186.6 × 70.1 × 54.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,384 kg (3,051 lb) |
| Body style | Compact Cars |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
For sale in United States
Safety
Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataRecalls
Consequence · Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Consequence · Remedy
WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
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.
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence · Remedy
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
I OWN THIS CAR FOR 3 WEEKS ALREADY AND IT STARTS TURN IT OFF WHILE DRIVING I CHANGE SOME SENSOR ALREADY BUT I READ ABOUT THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND I THINK THAT'S THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR, I DON'T HAVE ANY PHOTO BECAUSE EVERYTHING LOOKS OK FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE SWITCH, BUT THE INSIDE IDK
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY, THE RPM GAUGE DROPPED TO ZERO, THE THERMOSTAT NEEDLE RAPIDLY FLICKERED UP AND DOWN THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WON'T START, THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES MOVE BY THEMSELVES WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION AND NOW THE CAR HAS ZE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO BE RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE TH…
THE CAR WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START. IT'S NOT GETTING SPARK. RAN IT TO TEST CODES. CAME BACK AS TPS. CHANGED IT AND IT ALL WON'T START. WAS TOLD POSSIBLY A RECALL ON THE IGNITION.
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION NOW I CAN'T EVEN TURN THE CAR ON TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF- BEEPING WILL NOT STOP WHEN KEY IS REMOVED AND CAR BATTERY DRAINED. KEY ALSO GETS HOT WHEN IN IGNITION
TAKATA RECALL, FOLLOWUP AND CONCERN. TODAY IS I WANT TO GREET EVERY ONE A HAPPY 4 OF JULY. CELEBRATING THAT WE WANT PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES ARE SAFE AND NO ONE GET INJURED DUE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER BRANCH OF SERVICES NEGLECTING TO DO THE ORDER OF NHTSA RECALL AND SOME OWNERS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE VEHICLE PROBLEM THA…
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS FLICKERED VERY FAST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. WHEN THE CONTACT MANIPULATED THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE W…
THIS IS ABOUT MY 2000 ALERO WHICH I GOT IN JUNE 04 2015 .!! WHY THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THIS I WILL NEVER KNOW !!! BUT YOU CAR BE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET AND ALL AT ONCE THE CAR WILL STOP NO WARNING AT ALL , DO YOU KNOW HOW SCARED THAT MAKES ME !!!! WHAT IF I'M ON THE HIGHWAY AND I'M IN FRONT OF A 18 WHEELER AN…
THE TURN SIGNALS WORK PART TIME, SOME TIMES THEY DO, AND OTHER TIMES THEY WON'T WORK AT ALL, I'VE CHECK FOR RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM WITH THE BLINKERS BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST FOR 2000 OLD'S ALERO BUT OTHER ARE. ON THE STREET.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FAILURE RECURRED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M…
Questions
- What engine does the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero have?
- The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has a 2.4 L engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
- It gets 23 MPG combined (19 city, 28 highway), per the EPA.
- Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero have recalls?
- 5 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Electrical System (2014-07-03).
- What are the common problems of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Electrical System.
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