2000 Oldsmobile Alero engine and engine cooling problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Appropriate handling- submission from re 2000 oldsmobile alero vehicle defects *tgw the consumer stated he has been unsuccessful at getting the recall repairs rectified free of charge. The consumer referenced recall # 00v140000. *jb”
filed Jul 26, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. The contact filled the radiator with coolant yet two days later, the vehicle began to overheat again. The vehicle was then taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis where the…”
filed Jul 26, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 Alero | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 Alero | 28 | 10% |
| 2001 Alero | 46 | 13% |
| 1999 Alero | 85 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.