Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
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).
Key turning car on in ignition gets jammed and finally turns after several attempts but now car tries to turn over but won't start. Only have one key. Also turn signal switch works intermittently and I have to turn on hazards to get to operate . Center console door loose. Ignition key recall 14350, center console recall oov140000, exterior lighting recall 03043, hazard /turn signal recall ?
Fire marshall stated defective part @ the fuel pump/fuel tank system which caused fire and completely totalled the car. Fuel tank exploded quickly. Luckily my baby was not in the back seat and no one was injured. I lost a lot of my belongings that were in the vehicle as I was in the process of moving.
I have run out of fuel twice despite the fuel gage showing 1/4 full. First time, at about 15,000 miles, the car was towed by roadside assistance to a service dealer. They claimed to have spent two hours of diagnostics and could not find anything wrong except that the car wouldn't start. They then put in some fuel and the car worked fine. They said they never checked the fuel gage. They charged me $200 as "diagnostic charges". They said that the charge was not covered by warranty as they had not found anything wrong. They implied that maybe I had just made a mistake by not noticing the fuel gage was empty (despite spending an hour on the phone with GM roadside waiting for the tow truck to arrive - we checked all the gauges). Their mechanic had not bothered to look at the gage while starting to work on the car. GM refused to reimburse the $200. …
1. Not sure what events have caused the engine failure. 2. My car shuts off while I'm driving. The steering wheel locks and I have to pull over to the shoulder, put the car in park and try to start the engine again. It has happened numerous times while driving on side roads under 40mph, but recently happened while I was driving on the highway at 60mph. This issue happens at least twice a week, sometimes repeatedly in the same day. This is a very dangerous problem because there is no warning signs that it is going to happen. I was very luck to be in the slow lane so I could pull over to the shoulder without having to weave through traffic without being able to control the car. 3. We have brought the car into two different repair shops and neither of them were able to pinpoint the problem. They gave us several "maybe" solutions, but were stumped as to what the true problem was. …
All four of my window regulators have failed within a period of 2 months, I have replaced 3 of the four, the left rear door still has not been replaced do to the cost of parts for this car, in adition, I have had to replace the front calipers, brake pads and rotors on this vehicle 2 times within a period of 1 year, just before the last time I replaced them, my rear calipers went out, they will engage, but will stay locked, only releasing after I drive for about 20 feet or so, I have also experienced problems with the security system activating itself and not allowing me to start the car for at least 10 minutes ( the time it takes the system to recycle itself). In adddition, my door pannels coverings are all coming separated accross the top of of them, again do to the cost, I have failed to replace them. …
Approximately one year ago the fuel pump was replaced in my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. This year I am replacing the fuel pump again. The cost of each replacement with labor is approximately $600.00 if you run an internet search for problems with the Alero, you will find that two common problems exist for the Alero. One is brake problems (a serious safety issue) and the other being fuel pump problems. How long will it be (or has already happened) before someone is killed by a situation where the fuel pump fails while driving causing loss of engine power then applying the brakes to slow the car only to find the brakes are not working correctly, resulting in a potentially dangerous situation? GM should step up and accept responsibility for these defects.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while entering a residential driveway, there was an abnormal popping sound heard from the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic who advised that the steering column was fractured and the fuel lines were cracked which caused fuel to be spilled. The dealer was contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 189,000. The dealer was made aware of the problem. Also the sales man had been contacted and told the car had issues. Updated 11/09/2011
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled without warning. This resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. The consumer pulled off the road, and let the vehicle sit for approximately 15 minutes before restarting. The vehicle restarted, but stalled again within a mile. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test, which read fuel pump failure as the cause of the stalling. The current investigation on this issue was initiated, pe02066. The ocnsumers daughter was the driver.
1. Blinkers are broken 2. Emergency lights do not work 3. Fuel pump went out ~57500 miles 4. Motor under seat went out; local dealer ordered it when it was under warranty and never notified me it was in 5. Clear coat was peeling on hood - local dealer fixed 6. Dash board is peeling up 7. Transmission has been slipping since about ~31000 miles 8. Cruise control does not work must I go on? I hope gmac will fix some of these problems. I will never buy another American made vehicle!
Fuel gauge does not work properly-have run out of gas twice when that meter says I have a quarter of a tank. No alarm. Contacted the dealer and they informed me that since my warranty is up, I would have to pay for it. Spoke with Oldsmobile and they say that only canadian cars are covered under the recall.
NHTSA investigations
Engine stall due to fuel starvation
Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external ?sock? Strainer to filter fuel flowing to the pump inlet.this filter can sometimes become clogged, resulting in a reduced flow of fuel to the engine.GM has subsequently modified the strainers to reduce this…
Erratic fuel gauge
Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of…
Fuel System complaints in other Alero years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 6% of the model year's 557 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system 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 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 73,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system 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.