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Oldsmobile Alero

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,956

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

751

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

4

Injuries

83

Crashes

90

Fires

35

Top reported issues — Oldsmobile Alero

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Operating state

643

Condition issue

569

Lighting behavior

391

Starting behavior

265

Engine behavior

261

Reporting mechanism

254

Noise

205

Fluid issue

201

Vibration/harshness

154

Access/entry issue

119

Safety restraint issue

115

Braking behavior

114

Driver assistance issue

91

Safety restraint behavior

87

Thermal issue

87

Steering behavior

66

Electrical issue

61

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

46

Performance issue

43

Powering on/off behavior

42

HVAC behavior

39

Infotainment behavior

19

Ride/handling behavior

17

Smell

17

Recent change

12

Wiper/washer behavior

11

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed May 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while turning the key the vehicle failed to start. The blinkers were inoperable at times. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected while turning the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an…

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Feb 25, 2026


Lo que debes resaltar en el reporte: Kilometraje: 60,000 millas (especifica que el daño grave se notó a las 40,000). Componente: Structure: Frame and Members (Estructura: Chasis y travesaños). Riesgo: Complete structural failure (Fallo estructural completo

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Nov 14, 2024


I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM is bad, my headlights go from bright to dim, car does not seem to keep acceleration power very well

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Apr 3, 2024


1 injured
Crash

Airbag no deployment Loss of power steering Brakes to floor Car died Recall ignored prior and still today after set up now off their schedule Friendly Chevrolet rich Gardner

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Apr 3, 2024


1 injured

Friendly Chevrolet 62704 has refused the open recall on my vehicle after being on schedule for tommrow 8a.m Service Manager Sir Richard said it's a waste of time and not my issue.

2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Jan 5, 2024


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and crossing an intersection, a speeding police vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle and the front driver's side wheel was bent. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact hit her chest against the steering wheel. Additionally, the left side of the contact' body hit the driver's side window. The contact was knocked unconscious for approximately 30 minutes. The police officers…

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Apr 18, 2023


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.

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Jul 26, 2022


The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The consumer stated the vehicle was junked 3 or 4 yrs ago because of the computer going out on the vehicle.

2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Feb 2, 2022


1. Security turns on while driving, making the vehicle to spin but not drive normally on road or highway when driving 2. Horn malfunctioning, stops working when security turns on while driving 3. Seatbelt warning and airbag light flashing when security turns on while driving, seatbelt becomes locked preventing driver from being able to move to check blind spots or rear while driving 4. Emergency lights become disabled when security lights turn on Key ignition was inspected and fixed…

2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Filed Jan 2, 2022


Kept cutting off won't stay crunk long ignition is jammed loud screeching noises from the springs alternator might be the reason electrical issues fuel pump I had to leave my car at a friend's place I'm not working due to the COVID pandemic not able to afford repairs I really need my transportation someone referred me to this site

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.