2000 Oldsmobile Alero transmission problems

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MO

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 duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 140,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Oct 22, 2009 · Driver assistance, Lights · 101,500 miles · NC

Trac off light and anti-lock light on, car jerks into drive, and while changing gears. Has to replace sensory, drive shafts, etc. Brakes don't work, car jerks after 3000 rpms, dangerous, and can cause crash.

Filed Sep 8, 2007 · Transmission · 57,500 miles · OH

Without warning, the gearshift knob broke off. This makes it impossible to shift the car into park, reverse, etc.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 82,000 miles · FL

I have an 2000 oldsmobile alero which is a piece of crap since I first brought it home. I have had to change the brakes about 7 times!!! I have also had to fix all of the problems that were stated in the recalls. I fixed the recall problems before there even was any recalls because gm would not help me. Then later I would receive the recalls. Now my transmission is shot!! The ets system is not allowing the transmission to shift properly. We found a bolt laying in the transmission pan when we first serviced it. In the beginning we thought we only needed a transmission fluid and filter change but come to find out that bolt that was in our transmission pan filtered though the transmission allowing something to become loose in the transmission making it shift very hard. We had 2 mechanics look at it and both agreed that we needed to rebuild the transmission. I have only had the car for about 6 years but even in the beginning of owning this vehicle things started to go wrong. Now oldsmobile is out of business and gm/oldsmobile wont do anything to help me which is typical of gm. I have been on the phone with gm about 5 times now and they just keep telling me the same thing over and over. Basically I'm out of luck. Now it will cost 2000.00 to rebuild the transmission and I do not have that. I will never purchase a gm vehicle ever again. I think that a foreign car like honda or nissan would be more reliable and wont be a piece of junk that isn't even worth 100.00. Please help me I need a vehicle for work.

Filed Jun 24, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

I purchased a 2000 oldsmobile alero in june of 2002, since the purchase I have had nothing but mechanical issues. The first being brakes/rotors being replaced twice a year, then my head gasket went, tires wear too quickly, and now my service engine light, ABS light, no traction light (which does not work), change oil light is on, and now I am having problems with my wheel bearings, and cv joints, the car actually makes grinding noises when turning to the left and often sounds and feels as if I have a flat tire. I have had all of these repairs done and the car was fine for 1 week and now all of the problems are back except for the head gasket. Did I mention I also had to have the power steering pump replaced as well, I feel that for the price I paid and the research I have done, there are many others that are having the same difficulty as me, when I read others problems, I feel like I am reading about my car. This was my first car I had ever purchased and feel that mine and my family's safety is at risk because you never know when something is going to happen and I am about out of money replacing parts. Please look into anyone who owns a oldsmobile alero and give me some advice. Thank you.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Transmission · MD

Driving a 2000 olds alero. The gear shift becomes inoperable, because the plastic button that is used to push in to operate the gear shift is completely broken on the inside. The peice has even fallen out of the gear shift making it very difficult to place the car in gear. Have had to push thumb into head of gear shift to enable "pushing of interior release" to place the gear shift in position. Never experienced any damage under my posession, and as far as I can tell the previous owner had not abused the gear shift either. Can cause a "suprising"moment when you realize you can not engage the gear you are intending to use. Recently I was backing up in the vehicle, when the "button "came off, and rolled under my seat. Luckily I was in a parking lot that was not extremely busy at that time. I had to try to locate the button with my foot still engaged on the brake so the car would not continue to "back up". That's when I realized by sticking my thumb in the open area I could then engage my gear shift into drive.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NY

The gear shift button broke on two separate occasions. This prevented the consumer from being able to put the vehicle into gear. Dealer refused to repair the problem without cost to the consumer on the second occasion because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. *ak updated 2/15/2007 -

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · NJ

While driving vehicle popped out of gear intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did no resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Transmission · VA

1. The button on the automative gear shift broke 2000, replaced under warranty, broke again 2002. 2. The turn signal wouldn't work, worked on twice, now a recall! 3. Motor on power driver seat broke. 4.dash board is bubbling and peeling! Cheap *** glue! 5. Brake pads-too many to mention! 6. Cruise control went out...now sometimes the car will race and I don't have to put my foot on the gas, but if you have to apply brakes, you had better hold it down hard, or you'll end up ramming someone in the back. If you try to gun to get the rpms down, it'll shoot up to 3000 rpms! 7. I am very disappointed with gmc/oldsmobile!!!! I will never recommend this car!