1999 Oldsmobile Alero engine and engine cooling problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump…”
filed Oct 17, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 32 mph the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. In order to stop the vehicle the contact engaged the emergency brake. During the failure all of the warning lights illuminated. The speedometer also began…”
filed Feb 1, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 Alero | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 Alero | 28 | 10% |
| 2001 Alero | 46 | 13% |
| 2000 Alero | 81 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.