Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (three problems).
Without warning, the gearshift knob broke off. This makes it impossible to shift the car into park, reverse, etc. Read details...
While driving axle fell off and car leaned all way to the right, wheel and axle came off, and consumer ended up in a field. Read details...
The gear shift button broke on two separate occasions. This prevented the consumer from being able to put the vehicle into gear. Dealer refused to repair the problem without cost to the consumer on the second occasion because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Updated 2/15/2007 - Read details...