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 the vehicle was confiscated by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 163,000.

- Shingletown, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph and going over a bump, the vehicle stalled as the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V400000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Uniontown , AL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the steering wheel seized. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred twice. The dealer stated that the anti-theft mode switch needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 700.

- Joliet, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero gl. The contact stated that when the anti-theft warning light was illuminated, the vehicle would fail to start for at least ten minutes. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 89, 000.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security light illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The dealer stated that the lock cylinder and the ignition switch failed. No repairs were made. The current mileage was 80,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01-15-08. Updated

- Longmont, CO, USA

The security light on my dash will come one about 3 to 5 times per month. This results in my car not starting. The first time I was alone and had to phone for someone to help me. When they arrived the car started. After this, I realized the car would start after about ten minutes. I work with another Alero owner and she had the same problem and had to pay a very large amount of money to fix the problem. She also said that every Alero owner she knows has had the same problem. I have not visited a dealership due to the cost, and I feel a recall should be made.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

: the contact stated the security light on the vehicle intermittently illuminates at least once a week. When the security light illuminates the vehicle will not start. The light goes off in about ten minutes allowing the vehicle to start. The dealership has not been alerted.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

For the past 4 years my olds Alero has refused to start due to a malfunction with the built in security system. This happens one a week and you have to wait for 15 minutes to try and start the car again. The dealer wanted a couple hundred dollars to fix it. I have checked forums and this is a common problem. Why doesn't GM acknowledge the problem and fix it for us. I guess they want us to buy a dependable car from someone else.

- Greendale, WI, USA

Ignition/anti-theft security system fails. Car won't start. "security" light flashes red when I try to turn the key. Must wait about 10 minutes for light to go off. Also, security light comes on as I am driving and remains that way until I turn the car off. On one occasion, car stalled while driving with light on. This problem began last year. I took the car to a GM dealer and had the anti-theft and ignition system replaced. It cost more than $500. Today, exactly one year after, the problem started again. Same everything all over again.

- Miami, FL, USA

My 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has problems starting due to a defect in the passlock system. The security light will illuminate while driving and I have had 5 instances where the vehicle will not start at all. I read the owners manual and followed all the instructions provided. There is no reason for such a flaw, I have taken excellent care of my vehicle.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

I am a fire investigator looking at a 2000 olds Alero 2 dr. The vehicle was bought new in September 2000. There have been @5 reports of the alarm system light coming on at different times. The car has reportedly been to the dealership on @ 5 occasions and the prolem persisted. The owner was told the problem could not be fixed because they did not know what the problem was. The computer was replaced 2 or 3 times, the wiring harness was reported to have been replaced"?" the alarm system is factory. The added stereo has been ruled out by the dealer. I would like a service/recall bulletin and information on this problem.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

All four of my window regulators have failed within a period of 2 months, I have replaced 3 of the four, the left rear door still has not been replaced do to the cost of parts for this car, in adition, I have had to replace the front calipers, brake pads and rotors on this vehicle 2 times within a period of 1 year, just before the last time I replaced them, my rear calipers went out, they will engage, but will stay locked, only releasing after I drive for about 20 feet or so, I have also experienced problems with the security system activating itself and not allowing me to start the car for at least 10 minutes ( the time it takes the system to recycle itself). In adddition, my door pannels coverings are all coming separated accross the top of of them, again do to the cost, I have failed to replace them. Unfortunatly this happened before I knew that so many people where having problems with the Oldsmobile Alero, so I did not retain the old parts.

- Salt Lake, UT, USA