2000 Oldsmobile Alero Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission
  13
• Axle assembly
  3
• Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  2
• Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
  2
• Driveline › Constant velocity joint
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  222%
• 50k–75k
  333%
• 75k–100k
  111%
• 100k–150k
  333%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Oldsmobile Alero owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I have an 2000 Oldsmobile Alero which is a piece of crap since I first brought it home. I have had to change the brakes about 7 times!!! I have also had to fix all of the problems that were stated in the recalls. I fixed the recall problems before there even was any recalls because GM would not help me. Then later I would receive the recalls. Now my transmission is shot!! The ets system is not allowing the transmission to shift properly. We found a bolt laying in the transmission pan when we first serviced it. In the beginning we thought we only needed a transmission fluid and filter change but come to find out that bolt that was in our transmission pan filtered though the transmission allowing something to become loose in the transmission making it shift very hard. We had 2 mechanics look at it and both agreed that we needed to rebuild the transmission. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The failure occurred previously while in reverse. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The gear shift button broke on two separate occasions. This prevented the consumer from being able to put the vehicle into gear. Dealer refused to repair the problem without cost to the consumer on the second occasion because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Updated 2/15/2007 -

While in motion, the engine stalled without any warning (e.g., no engine hesitation). After vehicle stopped, and transmission put into park, the engine restarted without problem and car operated fine. The same problem occurred again on 3/22/2014.

Two gears in the transmission broke loose and shot metal throughout the transmission creating a complete failure. New transmission was needed at a very large cost. Car has less than 50,000 miles on it and we bought it about 3 1/2 months ago.

Trac off light and anti-lock light on, car jerks into drive, and while changing gears. Has to replace sensory, drive shafts, etc. Brakes don't work, car jerks after 3000 rpms, dangerous, and can cause crash.

I purchased a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero in June of 2002, since the purchase I have had nothing but mechanical issues. The first being brakes/rotors being replaced twice a year, then my head gasket went, tires wear too quickly, and now my service engine light, ABS light, no traction light (which does not work), change oil light is on, and now I am having problems with my wheel bearings, and cv joints, the car actually makes grinding noises when turning to the left and often sounds and feels as if I have a flat tire. I have had all of these repairs done and the car was fine for 1 week and now all of the problems are back except for the head gasket. …

Driving a 2000 olds Alero. The gear shift becomes inoperable, because the plastic button that is used to push in to operate the gear shift is completely broken on the inside. The peice has even fallen out of the gear shift making it very difficult to place the car in gear. Have had to push thumb into head of gear shift to enable "pushing of interior release" to place the gear shift in position. Never experienced any damage under my posession, and as far as I can tell the previous owner had not abused the gear shift either. Can cause a "suprising"moment when you realize you can not engage the gear you are intending to use. Recently I was backing up in the vehicle, when the "button "came off, and rolled under my seat. Luckily I was in a parking lot that was not extremely busy at that time. …

1. The button on the automative gear shift broke 2000, replaced under warranty, broke again 2002. 2. The turn signal wouldn't work, worked on twice, now a recall! 3. Motor on power driver seat broke. 4.dash board is bubbling and peeling! Cheap *** glue! 5. Brake pads-too many to mention! 6. Cruise control went out...now sometimes the car will race and I don't have to put my foot on the gas, but if you have to apply brakes, you had better hold it down hard, or you'll end up ramming someone in the back. If you try to gun to get the rpms down, it'll shoot up to 3000 rpms! 7. I am very disappointed with GMC/Oldsmobile!!!! I will never recommend this car!

This vehicle is equipped a lot of safety features such as side impact protection, all-speed traction control, etc. However a very important item was omitted. They did not install a "door ajar" sensor on the vehicle at all. I sent a request to the Oldsmobile manufacturer, but they never responed to my inquiry. As we have children, on a four door car, we feel that this is a necessity. Please help any way you can. We hope to prevent a potential accident from occuring to us to others.

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