2000 Oldsmobile Alero power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The failure occurred previously while in reverse. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to…”
filed Oct 14, 2014
“While in motion, the engine stalled without any warning (e.g., no engine hesitation). After vehicle stopped, and transmission put into park, the engine restarted without problem and car operated fine. The same problem occurred again on 3/22/2014. *tr”
filed Mar 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86)…Campaign 00V372000 · Nov 13, 2000
Related service bulletins
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Power Train problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 Alero | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 Alero | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Alero | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 Alero | 34 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.