1999 Oldsmobile Alero steering problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving at 20 mph, the service warning light indicator illuminated. The contact had noticed the power steering was no longer effective and difficult to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was…”
filed Dec 19, 2017
“Tl* the contact owned a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 20 mph over a bump, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and a concussion, which…”
filed Nov 18, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 Alero | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 Alero | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 Alero | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 Alero | 22 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.