Three problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement and seeks reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs. The consumer stated there were no other keys on the key chain. However, the key would often fall out of the ignition switch while driving down the road and what was more disturbing, the key would come out of the ignition in any position. Numerous times the ignition would not turn off completely which caused the battery to die.
Battery died @ gas station(6yr/75k repl model)/when rpl'd found acid on abs module/brake lines under battery. Gm case #c05363927-gm won't repair or pay for diag of brake sys or reimburse $75 for battery that was under 2. 5 yrs old(label on battery says 6yr-75000 mile battery). Multiple occurences noted on NHTSA complaints database lead me to believe gm is aware of problem already. One customer odi id #868902 had acid eat hole in brake line. Other occurences on file already.
Battery went dead while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer.