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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,374 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #9

Nov 262011

Alero

  • 166,000 miles

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

Throttle stuck full on. I couldn't stop and almost crashed into people. Brakes were on fire.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #8

Jul 082004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,120 miles
Accelerator sticks - on 5 occasions. Took to a GM dealership service center - they could not figure it out. Took it to an independant service center - they could not figure it out.

- Jefferson, OH, USA

problem #7

May 202004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,246 miles
Regarding 2000 Oldsmobile Alero - intermittent failure/ malfunction of anti-lock brakes and traction control while braking to a stop.upon starting the vehicle, the anti-lock brake system would appear to work fine. The traction control system, indicated by the "low trac" light may or may not be lit, indicating a problem. Shortly after driving the vehicle and while braking to a stop, the traction control system seems to sense a slippery road and activates the anti-lock brakes, causing the brakes to disengage and then slowly re-engage, as if stopping on slippery pavement. However, this has been happening on dry, normal pavement at normal speed and stops. Having the brakes disengage while braking to a stop increases the needed stopping distance and requires the driver to either turn to avoid a collision or use the emergency break to stop. Note that the the red brake failure light is not on during this condition. After stopping, the amber "anti-lock", "trac off", and "service vehicle soon" lights are lit and the vehicle appears to deactivate the anti-lock and traction control system for the rest of the trip. The brakes then work fine, with these systems deactivated.

- Lancaster, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 012001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles

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

The vehicle also makes noise and jumping forward by itself.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #5

Sep 012001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
The vehicle also makes noise and jumping forward by itself.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #4

Jul 182001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
Consumer experiencing problems with cruise control.

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

problem #3

Jul 182001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles

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

Consumer states she has experienced sudden acceleration and hesitations problems, and is always being told everything is ok.

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

problem #2

May 252000

Alero

  • miles
Everytime the consumer uses the cruise control, the warning lights and chimes come on.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jul 012000

Alero

  • miles
Vehicle experienced water leakages onto back of instrument panel, and caused an electrical shortage to the instrument gauges. Also, problem with throttle control sticking in open position, and causing acceleration/sudden runner way of vehicle. Was able to gain control without injury and damages. Vehicle at dealer shop. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

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