2000 Oldsmobile Alero: won't start

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 158,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 180,000 miles · MI

The car will turn over but wont start. It's not getting spark. Ran it to test codes. Came back as tps. Changed it and it all won't start. Was told possibly a recall on the ignition.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 255,000 miles · NY

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 ?

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Electrical · 154,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but it failed to remedy the failure. The contact stated that the ignition switch continued to fail daily and the vehicle would not start. The dealer stated that the key ring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000. Updated 12/01/14*lj updated 05/7/2015

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the security system activated and the driver was unable to start the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/12/11*lj the consumer stated the engine would not start at times and the security light would flash. The dealer replaced the ignition cylinder. Updated 02/28/12

Filed May 16, 2011 · Electrical · 59,000 miles · SC

I own a 2000 oldsmobile alero gls. Sometimes, my car doesn't start and the "security" light flashes. According to owners manual, I have to wait 10 minutes for the light to stop flashing before I can start the car. When the anti-theft warning light was illuminated, the vehicle would fail to start for at least ten minutes. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 59,000. This has been an on-going and intermittant occurence for many months. I believe it's an electrical wiring problem, connected to the signal lights. My signal lights were recently repaired for which oldsmobile was supposed to reimburse me because this was a recall item, but I never received a check.

Filed Jun 19, 2010 · Electrical · 94,021 miles · PA

The security alarm light come on in my oldsmobile alero, it happens almost every day. In this case, the car will not start for ten minutes, and even after that ten minutes it will not start. General motors will not take responsibility for the problem even though there are over three hundred cases of this in online complaints. They want me to get a diagnosis on my car again and not refund me for another diagnosis. Other people have replaced, fuel pumps, batteries, and ignition systems to only find out it's faulty wiring by oldsmobile.

Filed Oct 15, 2009 · Body, Brakes · VA

When I first bought this car the backseats were not attached to the car. The dashboard is pealing up all the way and the paint is gone from my gear shift. Both driver side and passenger windows have stopped working. The driver side I had to get fixed for inspection cost about $300. Tires and brakes need replaced constantly. Lights on the dash light up for no apparent reason. Blinkers don't work most of the time and when they do it is this horrible loud clicking noise. Cd player/radio stop working randomly. Ac only works on 3rd setting. Rear defrost does not work at all. Fog lights will not turn on and bulbs are brand new. Trunk will not open with button from inside car or keyless entry. My trunk randomly comes open for no reason and once would not latch to shut for a few days but then randomly latched shut. Car leaks water in the front and back. Recently my car won't start everytime it rains. I took it to an auto place and they ran it through the computer and couldn't find anything. Now it's at a windsheild place because the mechanic says its leaking water into fuse box. Glass place is saying that is not it either. I am at my wits end. It dries out and will start and as soon as it rains will not start. I don't want to pay another mechanic to have this fixed. I see where others have complained about fuses and waters leaks. I have had it towed twice in the last 2 weeks and had $600 worth of work done on my car. I cannot afford to buy a new car. I'm very aggitated that so many people have complained about this car and nothing has been done about it. I even complained to the bbb about the dealership I bought it from to no avail. Why is nothing being done?

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Electrical · SC

Anti-theft system keeps car from starting at times. If you try to start the car and it doesn't start the first try the ats locks the motor and you have to wait up to 30 minutes to try to restart it.

Filed Nov 30, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 135,000 miles · NY

My 2000 oldsmobile alero has had serious problems with it since purchasing it in june of 2002. To date, I have had to replace my waterpump, intake manifold gasket, tires, brakes and rotors consistently (three or more times ayear) . The most recent problem is my gas gauge will indicate that I have 1/4 tank and to my surprise the car will not start unless more fuel is added. The engine also sounds rough, I have both service engine lights on, along with my low tire pressure, anti lock brake light on and I have new tires, replaced a gas cap, and the lights went off, but then come back on. I am also positive that my car will not pass inspection. The cosmetic defects are that of the dash board starting to peel and come loose. I have read up on that gm responded to a problem with all 2000 oldsmobile aleros about the gas problem and I contacted the dealer dorschel and spoke with service manager lou, gm agreed to add a different filter so that the gas was draining back into the tank, it was also mentioned in the article that dealers could be fined thousands of dollars daily if not complied with, but because it was not an actual recall, the dealer denied my request to fix. After reading the multiple complaints about these vehicles, I am shocked that they have not been recalled, the should be as they are not safe cars in my opinion. I am challenging you to take a ride in my car with your family and see if you feel safe, because not only am I out 13,000 that I paid for the car, but also if I have to estimate probably another 6,000 in repairs. That is ridiculous. I expect a written response from your office within 30 days of what you intend to do to investigate these problems. Not only read my letter, but you should google in 2000 oldsmobile aleros and see the disgust of performance people are complaining of.

Filed Sep 13, 2007 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security light illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The dealer stated that the lock cylinder and the ignition switch failed. No repairs were made. The current mileage was 80,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01-15-08. *kb updated

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the security light on the vehicle intermittently illuminates at least once a week. When the security light illuminates the vehicle will not start. The light goes off in about ten minutes allowing the vehicle to start. The dealership has not been alerted.