2000 Oldsmobile Alero engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 84 complaints for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 10% of the complaints on file.

Complaints: 84 10% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 55,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 2
Injuries and deaths: 0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 47 complaints that include mileage. 53% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	3
20k to 40k miles	5
40k to 60k miles	17
60k to 80k miles	6
80k to 100k miles	4
100k to 120k miles	6
120k to 140k miles	2
140k to 160k miles	2
160k to 180k miles	0
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	2

What the data shows

Of the 47 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 fires.

What owners wrote

The intake manifold gasket is failing, introducing coolant to engine oil. This problem is a result of a poor design. General motors has been aware of the problem for years. However, GM currently does not have a recall on these vehicles. While the part itself isn't costly, the labor to repair it is very intensive, and has been quoted around $800. Recalls should be mandated in all cases of incompetence, not solely when it affects public safety!

Reported at 105,000 miles, December 2008 Fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that she heard a loud grinding noise coming from the engine. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle would stall simultaneously. Prior to the failure, the engine warning indicator would flicker on and off. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported at 100,000 miles, March 2008

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Oldsmobile models