Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving at 20 MPH, the service warning light indicator illuminated. The contact had noticed the power steering was no longer effective and difficult to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure for the power steering was repaired. The dealer was not contacted nor manufacturer. The failure mileage was 117,000.
The worst 1999 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes121
- Electrical89
- Engine85
- Visibility56
- Suspension46
- Lights45
- Transmission34
- Fuel system32
- Steering30
- Body29
- Acceleration14
- Airbags14
- Seat belts11
- Seats10
- Wheels9
- Tires2
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Power windows 18Overheating 16Grinding brakes 13Coil spring 13ABS 12Won't start 12Premature wear 11Stalling 10Brake failure 8Check engine light 8Fire or smoke 8Fuel gauge 7Engine failure 6Water leak 6Adaptive cruise 5No deployment 5Knocking 5Seat belt 5Tire blowout 5
Recalls 3
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If 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.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Recall number 00V140000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary.
Recall number 98V320000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Defect investigations
Turn signal failures
Gm conducted a recall (the federal safety agency recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch.gm will send letters to owners starting december 30, 2004.the actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.
RQ04005
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero 150
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Power train
- Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
1999 Oldsmobile Alero fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 20 |
What 1999 Oldsmobile Alero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When I got accident november 3 2004 and airbag not come blow yet. I got injury head and broke leg on right.
Front drivers side coil spring broke causing it to rub against the tire causing the tire to blow out while driving! This happened on a country road while driving at 40 MPH!
Takata recall I just purchased this car but it has recalls I would like to get fixed
1999 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement and seeks reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated there were no other keys on the key chain. However, the key would often fall out of the ignition switch while driving down the road and what was more disturbing, the key would come out of the ignition in any position. Numerous times the ignition would not turn off completely which caused the battery to die.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was causing the fans, fuel gauge, and air bags to malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.
I want to report the ignition switch on a 1999 olds alero v6. I have replaced the ignition switch on my car 3 times now since aug. 2013. There has to be an electrical issue becasue my security light come on and my air conditioner does not come on. So I had it tested and its not getting any electrical to it to come on. And that is exactly the way it happens evertime. So I was wondering if there was a recall or would they be one in near future.... Becasue I dont 300-400 everytime it goes out.
1999 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and key issues.
1999 oldsmobile alero. Consumer requests reimbursement for ignition recall repairs that were done prior to the recall. *smd the ignition lock cylinder and ignition were replaced.
1999 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was towed to the dealer. They gave her a new key according to the recall. The consumer stated the ignition switch did not work. The dealer wanted the consumer to pay for the replacement ignition, when it was supposed to be replaced for free.
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Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
Owners have filed 462 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 1.7 times a typical Alero model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?
Brakes, with 121 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles. Next is electrical (89).
How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, structure and steering.
What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (136 complaints), 1999 (121 complaints) and 2001 (53 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 28 highway.
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