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2000 Oldsmobile Alero recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 3, 201414V400000 | Electrical system: ignitionIf 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V400000
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| Mar 12, 200707E021000 | Fuel system, other: storage tank assemblyFUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E021000
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| Aug 28, 200303V327000 | Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights switchWHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V327000
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| Nov 13, 200000V372000 | Power train: manual transmissionIN 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V372000
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| May 18, 200000V140000 | Structure: bodyIN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V140000
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Owner complaints by component561
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 131 | 23 |
| Service brakes | 130 | 23 |
| Hydraulic | 124 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 88 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 79 | 14 |
| Visibility | 49 | 9 |
| Structure | 30 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 29 | 5 |
| Air bags | 27 | 5 |
| Power train | 24 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 23 | 4 |
| Steering | 22 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 3 |
| Tires | 17 | 3 |
| Suspension | 17 | 3 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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…”
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
Other Oldsmobile Alero model years
- 20041 recall109 complaints
- 20032 recalls184 complaints
- 20021 recall279 complaints
- 20014 recalls364 complaints
- 20004 recalls557 complaints
Other Oldsmobile models
2000 Oldsmobile Alero recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recent, 14V400000 (reported July 3, 2014), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 131 complaints out of 561 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 20 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.