2002 oldsmobile alero was driving on interstate and very low on fuel when i exited the interstate at the street light it turned green and as i was accelerating my car stalled out and since then ive pur 2 gallons of fuel in it and now it cranks but wont start up and now it back fires when trying to start it and my security light is off and I'm getting fuel pressure in the front rail and I got spark and yea my fuel pump is humming.
Oldsmobile Alero stalling problems
135 of the 1,957 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Alero describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 135
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical repair cost reported
- $500
- typical mileage
- 95,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Won't start 15Fuel pump 9Steering lock-up 3Power steering loss 3Loss of power 3Fuel gauge 3Engine failure 3No deployment 3
What owners say
The car will shut off while driving/idling. There are no check engine lights. Took it to get the latest recall fixed that had to do with this and they just gave us new keys. It did not remedy the situation! Now we are paying to fix it because it is still shutting off while driving.
Car shut off while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. While exiting a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was able to drive normally; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000.
Noticed the windshield was leaking which cause to leak on equipment under inside and out dashboard witch caused erosion and defects to other operating equipment lead to car stalling while driving,some operations of will work, some won't. It has a mind of it's own,the security system on car does not work. I do not feel safe since I was driving down road on highway 55mph. And the car completely turn off, I turned ignition switch to turn car back on it was very scary moment. I didn't know what to do. But I wish I can afford to fix the car problems that has caused me a lot of misery financially emotionally feel safe with gm sealing front window properly on alero I wouldn't have these problems in the first place! So not properly sealing and wiring diagram needs to be examined in my opinion all I want is to feel safe in any gm motors models not just me but others too . I wish someone would help me as much I help others in my car n my daily life to get by not much to ask to feel safe! The car was not sealed right in first place. This is what caused my problems owning this car. I need either help with car to get fix pthe right way. Or I need a new car I have a disabled mother and grandpa that depend on me and I need a reliable car to provide daily tasks appointments the list goes on. I could really use a piece of mind just to know I'm driving a safe reliable car to do my god services every day I'm begging!!
Car often stalls starting. Easily cuts off when portable phone charger is in place or if radio is on after 5 minutes with discontinuing engine. Cut off at a stop sign recently without warning and would not restart until some time later. Has new battery less than 8 months old. Did the same things with old battery and was thought that it was the problem but continues with the same issues. Seems to have a short in the electrical system somewhere.
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.
I own a 2004 alero oldsmobile I purchased the car used in 2008. It later only had one recall which was for the ignition issues. While the car is on and in drive the key is still able to be pulled out of the ignition and the car still remains on and in drive. I am also experiencing my blinkers not working 100% of the time, (the federal safety agency campaign # for this issue is 03v327000). I can press the hazard light button quickly and frequently while pushing on the signal stick and that sometimes will make them work, other times that doesn't work and neither my signals nor hazard signals work at all. Lastly, and most frightening, in the midst of driving the vehicle has stalled, and will jump as the RPM's bounce back and forth, (the federal safety agency campaign # for this issue is 07e021000). There had been several times this has happened and a few times the vehicle actually did shut off in the middle of driving, I've had to push the car off the road, and wait 10-15 minutes before I attempt to start the vehicle again. The car was tested for over 3 hours and they found nothing wrong with the engine or battery, which is why I am certain it is the fuel pressure recall. I took the car in for the key recall I brought this up to them as well, (as my windows also do not work), I purchased a new gas cap as instructed hoping that would fix this dangerous situation with the car stalling out, it did not fix the issue. There are recalls that my car falls under and that I am experiencing, I asked why these life threatening recalls weren't able to be fixed on my car, I was told they weren't listed on my VIN. Please help my vehicle and the millions others be updated with the federal safety agency to request the manufacturer to review this more closely in relation to the ones actually affected by these issues. These issues are extremely dangerous and pose as a threat not only to myself and family but to other drivers around me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. While driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Oldsmobile Alero stalling
Which Oldsmobile Alero years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (33 complaints), 2001 (33 complaints) and 2003 (29 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the Oldsmobile Alero?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $500 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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