Oldsmobile Alero — Electrical
High risk
Jul 3, 2014
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Impala
Oldsmobile Alero — Other
High risk
Oct 29, 2004
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator re
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Grand Am
Oldsmobile Alero — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 5, 2003
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the hazard warning switch may experience solder joint cracking if subjected to rapid temperature transition. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Malibu
Oldsmobile Alero — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 17, 2001
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101- Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. Vehicles exhibit a condition in which the "Generator Low Vo
Also affects: Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Grand Am, Pontiac Sunfire
Oldsmobile Alero — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 27, 2000
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking System. When a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmiss
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Am
Oldsmobile Alero — Structure
High risk
May 31, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 201 - Occupant Protection. The console cover does not remain closed when a specified vertical load is applied. During
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Am
Oldsmobile Alero — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 28, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles equipped with an manual transmission, the clutch pedal position switch plunger could contact the steering column boot and thereby not be able to extend when the
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Am
Oldsmobile Alero — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 15, 1999
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210.1 - Tether Anchorages for Child Restraints . The bolt in the child rear seat tether kit is too long, has insuffici
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Am
Oldsmobile Alero — Steering
High risk
Dec 22, 1998
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel could become loose on the steering shaft due to insufficient torque on the steering wheel retaining nut. This could result in loss of steeri
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Am