2000 Oldsmobile Alero structure problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The subframe rusted out where the rack and pinion connects to it. Broke free from the subframe at 25 miles an hour. Grateful that no one was injured. But I feel that there should be a recall on the subframe. *tr”
filed Sep 28, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the hood as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the under carriage and brake lines needed to be repaired…”
filed Jul 11, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION…Campaign 00V140000 · May 18, 2000
Structure problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 Alero | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 Alero | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 Alero | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 Alero | 29 | 6% |
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.