Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving various speeds and attempting to make a left turn, the driver side turn signal failed to operate as intended. When the contact manipulated the turn signal lever, the turn signal would operate normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving at 35 MPH, both turn signals were activated but failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 40 MPH, the driver side turn signal failed without warning. The contact attempted to activate the passenger side turn signal and hazard lights, but was unsuccessful. The failure recurred often. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 05/24/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals flickered very fast. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
The turn signals work part time, some times they do, and other times they won't work at all, I've check for recalls on this problem with the blinkers but my VIN number is not listed on the recall list for 2000 old's Alero but other are. On the street.
My car has less than 60,000 miles and I have had constant problems, some repaired, others, the dealer and other repair shops "could not determine" the causes. Automatic windows won't work two front windows (intermittent) turn signs do not work intermittent, sometimes stop working and danger to me in traffic, air pressure light stays on and tire shop said they could not fix. This has been going on intermittently since before the warranty expired. Before that I had to have a series of other repairs done at the dealer and at a repair shop because I am not financially able to afford the labor charges at the dealer. Also the people at the dealers are not easy to deal with. I have all of my repair bills for further information. …
The GM recall for a defective hazard/turn-signal switch on its malibu, Alero, & gramam lines is too narrow!. This concerns [NHTSA recall no. 03V327/GM and recall no. 03043]. A large number of cars manufactured slightly before the range contained in the recall also have the exact same problem. A quick search of any message board concerning these GM cars will back up the claims in this complaint. Even worse, local dealers refuse to honor the problem. Even worse, for cars included in the recall, some dealers charge for labor, despite the terms of the recall.. In short, GM is knowingly and purposely not extending the recall to all vehicles actually affected. The consequences of this defective part can be quite fatal -- inoperative turn signals can lead to accidents, death, and destruction. I have recently been in many "near-miss" incidents due to this faulty part. …
I bought a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero about 3 years ago, I noticed at the beginning that the turn signals nor the hazard lights worked. We have done everything from changing bulbs,checking fuses and ground wires to no avail. I recently started having another problem where the oil has backed up into my oil reservoir, my car has not overheated and no oil leaks. That is how I came to find out that there had been a recall on the hazard switch on the Alero. I contacted GM and gave them all the information that they needed. After being on hold for about 15 minutes, they then told me that it was not my make or model that had been recalled. The description on their website pin pointed my problem to a tee! And they are telling me that it is not their fault. My car has 91,000 miles. VIN: [redacted]. …
I just recently started to have problems with the signal lights and hazard lights on my 2000 Alero. They became intermittent. This has happened only few times.the problem has been sporadic in nature. However, I just learned that there was a recall concerning this problem but I've never received any notices from GM. And now I am concerned about my safety. When I contacted both the GM dealer and Oldsmobile hotline, I was told that my vehicle (it's VIN#) was not covered under this recall and the repair to my vehicle will not be made for free. Please help, there obviously are problems with this vehicle. Also, I had to replace rotors and pads 3 times already. First time 3 months after I purchased my brand new Alero. Since GM considers this as tear and wear they are not covering the repairs. My use of brakes is very light since I live close to highway and my work is very close to the highway. …
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. …
Related recalls
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that May experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
NHTSA investigations
Turn signal failures
GM conducted a recall (NHTSA recall number 03V327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from February 2000 through May 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu…
Turn signal failures
By letter dated August 27, 2003, GM notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 03V327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 Chevrolet malibu, Oldsmobile alero, and Pontiac grand am.GM's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning February 1, 2000 through May 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and February 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001 (malibu).GM reports that turn…
Headlight complaints in other Alero years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
NHTSA has 135 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 24% of the model year's 557 complaints. The component named most often is hazard flashing warning lights › switch (53 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 03V-327 (switch, Aug 28, 2003). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Oldsmobile Alero headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
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.