NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

2000 Oldsmobile Alero (Page 1 of 3)

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Average Mileage:
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems

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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #54

Nov 282019

Alero

  • 8 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Sun City, AZ, USA

problem #53

Mar 312019

Alero

  • 158,000 miles
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 zero power.. this car has been doing this for the past 3 months.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

problem #52

Jun 272017

Alero

  • 15 miles
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 that treaths to the safetiness and lives of others. Since that day till now the car was still at putnam GM burlingame my other concern by not doing my complain because they said its not a part of recall but it is belong to the same experience effect and complain that must gives attention its fatal. If ever this vehicle goes to other if I donated or trade it and their never checked or diagnose it because their just Focus on specific order some defect caused by the ignition switch and sudden stop of engine while running could cause problem and safety of others. Fixing this car helps a lot not only me safety of others and hundreds of thousands lawsuits by ignoring it. We honestly reporting the unusual defect exhibits by the xarwere not abusing to fix a damage cause by us before we did some action that they think we only want to fix ignition problem, I am telling the truth again for the safety of others the car has problem its stop while on the run, it turn around when I exiting 280 from skyline I thrown out off the road cause I can controlled it another think came across my mind why airbag not deployed that time and I'm just lucky that time some car are alert actually their one call cops that time. I hope this message will received and by their authority before I removed and trade it if they wont do action, for me I do my part to report for the safe of our future. Thank you.

- Daly City, CA, USA

problem #51

Jun 272017

Alero

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 tell to them the situation they said they taking care of it, now they change. I feel like because I have a older car and no value they don't think about the safety of the car and the damage could be made to others. I can't. drive that car not safe.I can't work without car please help. I'm not asking to fix the paint or wheel. Just check what they have to fix stopping of engine and hard to start cause by ignition and the airbag must work properly.

- Daly City, CA, USA

problem #50

Sep 152015

Alero 6-cyl

  • 104,000 miles
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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 05/24/16

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #49

Oct 152014

Alero

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently. After one attempt, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition key needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #48

Aug 232015

Alero

  • 255,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Key turning car on in ignition gets jammed and finally turns after several attempts but now car tries to turn over but won't start. Only have one key. Also turn signal switch works intermittently and I have to turn on hazards to get to operate. Center console door loose. Ignition key recall 14350, center console recall oov140000, exterior lighting recall 03043, hazard /turn signal recall ?

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #47

Mar 152015

Alero

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system), the ignition key failed to shut off the vehicle on two occasions. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred within thirty days of the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. MA 10/21/15

- Noble, IL, USA

problem #46

Oct 102014

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the security warning light flashed several times and, on some occasions, remained illuminated. The contact mentioned there was difficulty getting the key to turn over to start the vehicle months before receiving the recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). In addition, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. MA 08/05/15 the consumer stated the vehicle became more dangerous after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle would shuts off while driving. Updated 9/24/15

- Bedford, PA, USA

problem #45

Mar 172015

Alero 6-cyl

  • miles
Need to no if this recall needs to be done.

- Logansport, IN, USA

problem #44

Mar 102015

Alero

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- South Fargo, ND, USA

problem #43

Mar 042015

Alero 4-cyl

  • 152,777 miles
While driving in icy conditions, I momentarily lost traction. The power to the engine immediately shut off, causing me to lose power steering and brakes. My car spun about three times, and I finally came to a stop facing traffic. Thankfully, the road was empty, so I was not injured. I am especially worried because my car is part of gms recall, but is not eligible for a new ignition cylinder. GM claims that a new key will fix my problem, but there was nothing on my key at the time of the incident, so I know this is a lie. GM is continuing to endanger the lives of its customers by not fully addressing this defect.

- Lubbock , TX, USA

problem #42

Jan 082013

Alero

  • 140,000 miles
The GM passkey 2 security feature acts up constantly on these cars including the intrigue, Malibu, Cadillac. The security light comes on and disables the vehicle and a 40 minute relearn procedure must be completed each time. Happens to my vehicle 2-4 times a week.

- Lexington, MI, USA

problem #41

Oct 232014

Alero

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #40

Sep 012014

Alero

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

- Piqua , OH, USA

problem #39

Oct 152014

Alero

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Benton Harbor , MI, USA

problem #38

Feb 262014

Alero

  • 140,000 miles
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

problem #37

Oct 082014

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system), but it failed to remedy the failure. The contact stated that the ignition switch continued to fail daily and the vehicle would not start. The dealer stated that the key ring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000. Updated 12/01/14 updated 05/7/2015

- Cleveland , OH, USA

problem #36

May 282014

Alero

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and failed to turn to the off position. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the vehicle was experiencing the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

- Spring Lake Park, MN, USA

problem #35

Feb 012014

Alero

  • 312,000 miles
During the extreme cold period this past winter, the horn pad on my vehicle developed an issue where the horn stuck on during the early hours of the morning. Circuit had to be disabled in order to silence the horn. This is part of the driver side air bag system and cannot be easily, or inexpensively repaired, so the vehicle is without a working horn. In checking feedback sites on the Alero, this seems to be an common issue with aging Alero that are left outside overnight in sub-freezing weather conditions.

- Arlington, NE, USA

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