Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Lo que debes resaltar en el reporte: Kilometraje: 60,000 millas (especifica que el da o grave se not a las 40,000). Componente: "Structure: Frame and Members" (Estructura: Chasis y travesa os). Riesgo: "Complete structural failure" (Fallo estructural completo
Dt: beginning in November 2004 the consumer began to have problems with the electrical system in the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. When the vehicle was purchased the air bag light came on. The consumer was concerned that the air bag light will cause the air bags not to deploy in case of an accident. Also, she was concerned that the air bags would deploy when there was no accident. The vehicle has been to the repair shop 6 times due to brake problems.. When the vehicle had 20,000 miles it had to have the rotors turned and brake shoes replaced. The brakes were still making a humming noise. The dealership could not figure out why the vehicle was having problems with the air bag light or with the brakes. The cruise control, door panels, windows were inoperative. …
2003 Alero ignition shorted causing consumer not be able to start vehicle, also found a leak in intake manifold gasket. The passlock sensor in the ignition cylinder shorted and as a result the vehicle would not start. The intake gaskets and oil drive o-ring leaked. The dealer replaced the lower intake manifold gasket, rocker cover gaskets and oil pump driveshaft cover seal. The air bag cover warped. The top of the dash was wrinkled and the instrument panel pan was peeling from it's backing. The dealer replaced the instrument panel assembly and transferred all components.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard, which houses the air bag, separated and exposed the air bag components. While driving at various speeds, the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I took a long road trip vacation this past summer. The 2002 Alero turned over 36,000 miles before I got home. I didn' t drive the car for a few days upon my return. When I opened the door a few days later, the glue had come unglued from the leather on the dash and three of the door pads under the windows and the leather was buckled very badly. You can view picuters of the dash and door pads if you will go to http://www.dillows.com/Alero.htm on the internet because as they say a picture is worth a thousand words. I went to the dealer who refused to fix it. I contacted Oldsmobile who refused to fix it after keeping me waiting three months to hear their refusal. …
In September 2004 I purchased a used 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. By November my Alero's interior door panels started to bubble and buckle on 3 doors. My vehicle is still under the bumper to bumper GM factory warranty. I brought my car to brown (dealership) in saco, maine and was told to call GM to see if I could get the work approved. They denied the work and said they didn't cover "cosmetic problems". I then filed a complaint with the better business bureau. Someone from GM who handles the bbb cases called and said once again there was nothing they could do for me. This time the said the problem was caused by the previous owner. Before my case went to arbitration GM requested the bbb to send out a technical expert to look at the car. His conclusion was inadequate adhesive. Not long after the report came out and before arbitration, GM called and informed me that they will fix my Alero. …
Just got this car from the dealer and there is a gas leak also the key comes out of the ignition with the car on acceleration I have to put it back in and wiggle it to get it off and there's a o-ring sensor leak can't pass the echeck. I've had this car since August and the estimate to get the car fixed to pass the check is over the amount for the car and I am still paying a note when the car is station is leaking gas when it is motion it barely leaks when I park it, it pours out
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard peeled and the air bag was visible. The contact was concerned that the air bag would deploy inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Related recalls (1)
Structure › Body
Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Alero years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (29), 2000 (29), 2001 (14), 2002 (9) and 2003 (5) model years. Body complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Oldsmobile Alero body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 00V-140 (body, May 18, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Oldsmobile Alero body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles; 43% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (23 mentions), followed by the body › door (21).
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.