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 everything looks ok from the outside of the switch, but the inside idk
2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems
89 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,308.
- owner complaints
- 89
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 79,308
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module12
- Ignition: switch6
- Wiring: interior/under dash5
- Horn5
- Wiring3
- Wiring: front underhood2
- Ignition2
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
What 2000 Oldsmobile Alero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. The vehicle won't start, the instrument gauges move by themselves with no key in the ignition and now the car has zero power. . This car has been doing this for the past 3 months.
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. The failure occurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted because the vehicle was confiscated by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Takata recall, followup and concern. Today is I want to greet every one a happy 4 of july. Celebrating that we want people of united states are safe and no one get injured due company and manufacturer branch of services neglecting to do the order of the federal safety agency recall and some owners complained about the vehicle problem that treaths to the safetiness and lives of others. Since that day till now the car was still at putnam gm burlingame my other concern by not doing my complain because they said its not a part of recall but it is belong to the same experience effect and complain that must gives attention its fatal. If ever this vehicle goes to other if I donated or trade it and their never checked or diagnose it because their just focus on specific order some defect caused by the ignition switch and sudden stop of engine while running could cause problem and safety of others. Fixing this car helps a lot not only me safety of others and hundreds of thousands lawsuits by ignoring it. We honestly reporting the unusual defect exhibits by the xarwere not abusing to fix a damage cause by us before we did some action that they think we only want to fix ignition problem, I am telling the truth again for the safety of others the car has problem its stop while on the run, it turn around when I exiting 280 from skyline I thrown out off the road cause I can controlled it another think came across my mind why airbag not deployed that time and I'm just lucky that time some car are alert actually their one call cops that time. I hope this message will received and by their authority before I removed and trade it if they wont do action, for me I do my part to report for the safe of our future. Thank you.
Takata recall, since the car has a ignition problem and it is at the putnam gm burlingame till now they don't do any of recall even diagnose the car and they want me to remove it now or I have to pay to fix it different from the manufacture customer service says last tuesday when I tow that car to their place after I tell to them the situation they said they taking care of it, now they change. I feel like because I have a older car and no value they don't think about the safety of the car and the damage could be made to others. I can't. Drive that car not safe.I can't work without car please help . I'm not asking to fix the paint or wheel. Just check what they have to fix stopping of engine and hard to start cause by ignition and the airbag must work properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. While driving 40 MPH, the driver side turn signal failed without warning. The contact attempted to activate the passenger side turn signal and hazard lights, but was unsuccessful. The failure recurred often. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 05/24/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled intermittently. After one attempt, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition key needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Key turning car on in ignition gets jammed and finally turns after several attempts but now car tries to turn over but won't start. Only have one key. Also turn signal switch works intermittently and I have to turn on hazards to get to operate . Center console door loose. Ignition key recall 14350, center console recall oov140000, exterior lighting recall 03043, hazard /turn signal recall ?
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the ignition key failed to shut off the vehicle on two occasions. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred within thirty days of the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Ma 10/21/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the security warning light flashed several times and, on some occasions, remained illuminated. The contact mentioned there was difficulty getting the key to turn over to start the vehicle months before receiving the recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). In addition, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Ma 08/05/15 the consumer stated the vehicle became more dangerous after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle would shuts off while driving. Updated 9/24/15
Questions about the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical
Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 89 complaints about the electrical of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,308 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have the most electrical problems?
The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most electrical complaints are 2002 (133 complaints), 2001 (130 complaints) and 2003 (103 complaints).
Other 2000 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Brakes 136Lights 135Engine 88Visibility 49Fuel system 31Body 29Airbags 27Transmission 25Steering 22Acceleration 18Suspension 17Tires 17Wheels 8Driver assistance 6Seat belts 4Seats 4Locks 1
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