Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Oldsmobile Alero owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Driving on a gravel road at 30 miles per hour when steering and brakes did not work went in the ditch just about flipped the car the ins company said to bad can not do nothing the recall ended that night to late.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact noticed that the cover of the frontal passenger air bag was lifted on one of the corners approximately a half of an inch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The cover of the passenger side frontal air bag progressively started to lift even more. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frontal passenger side air bag assembly was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,100.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hit a patch ice and spun around and hit a telephone pole head on. The air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was 148,000. The driver was belted. The driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicles was destroyed. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. The manufacturer sent out an investigator and it was determined that the airbags were operational.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed, but failed to inflate. The contact sustained neck and right knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was not available.
On 10/07 I was involved in a head on collision while operating a 2000 olds Alero which I purchased new. The air bags never deployed. The vehicle is a total loss and everyone that saw the car agrees the air bags should have deployed. Do you know of any other problems and where I might turn for answers and what recourse I May have.
Involved in a head on collision where another car turned in front of my vehicle at approx. 20 - 30 MPH. Airbags failed to deploy and I received deep lacerations on my forehead from my head going through the windshield. Both front airbags deployed on other vehicle.
Takata recall, followup and concern. Today is I want to greet every one a happy 4 of July. Celebrating that we want people of united states are safe and no one get injured due company and manufacturer branch of services neglecting to do the order of NHTSA recall and some owners complained about the vehicle problem that treaths to the safetiness and lives of others. Since that day till now the car was still at putnam GM burlingame my other concern by not doing my complain because they said its not a part of recall but it is belong to the same experience effect and complain that must gives attention its fatal. If ever this vehicle goes to other if I donated or trade it and their never checked or diagnose it because their just focus on specific order some defect caused by the ignition switch and sudden stop of engine while running could cause problem and safety of others. …
While driving into a gas station in my 2000 Oldsmobile alera at about 2 to 6 miles an hour my air bags deployed. I hit nothing nor did I fall into a hole in the road. Since there was no reason for the bags to deploy I wrote Oldsmobile chairman of the board g robert wagoner, jr requesting assistance. His staff have stone walled my efforts to get assistance. I was sent to sullivan Oldsmobile for inspection. The inspection was at best useless. They did not put the vehicle on a lift to check the undercarriage yet they tell me the bags deployed because of this. They said they took digital pictures, but were unable to show them to me. I stopped on my way home at a local garage had them put it on a lift and check the sensors which were not damaged. …
I was involved in a head on crash at 55mph with a gaurd rail after being cut off on an interstate. The body shop manager of where the vehicle was repaired stated that the air bags should have deployed based on the impact and the damage to the m/v the general manager, service manager and body shop manager from where I purchased the car confirmed this to be true as well. As a result of the accident I have undergone surgery and physical therapy (9 months worth), I was further informed by the insrance companies independent medical examiner that the injuries would have been far less severe if the air bags had deployed and that I am lucky to be alive. Furthermore I have picture of the m/v shortly after the accident and pictures proving that the air bags did not deploy should you require them. Sincerely, [redacted]. …
Takata recall, since the car has a ignition problem and it is at the putnam GM burlingame till now they don't do any of recall even diagnose the car and they want me to remove it now or I have to pay to fix it different from the manufacture customer service says last Tuesday when I tow that car to their place after I tell to them the situation they said they taking care of it, now they change. I feel like because I have a older car and no value they don't think about the safety of the car and the damage could be made to others. I can't. Drive that car not safe.I can't work without car please help . I'm not asking to fix the paint or wheel. Just check what they have to fix stopping of engine and hard to start cause by ignition and the airbag must work properly.
Airbag complaints in other Alero years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 5% of the model year's 557 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Oldsmobile Alero airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 15 crashes, 0 fires and 10 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.