2000 Oldsmobile Alero electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 94 complaints for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Ignition/anti-theft security system fails. Car won't start. "security" light flashes red when I try to turn the key. Must wait about 10 minutes for light to go off. Also, security light comes on as I am driving and remains that way until I turn the car off. On one occasion, car stalled while driving with light on. This problem began last year. I took the car to a GM dealer and had the anti-theft and ignition system replaced. It cost more than $500.00. Today, exactly one year after, the problem started again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and failed to turn to the off position. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the vehicle was experiencing the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
- Lighting 172 complaints
- Brakes 163 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 51 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Body & structure 30 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints