Four problems related to steering have been reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the 2000 Alero.
Key gets stuck in ignition now I can't even turn the car on to take it to dealership to have recall taken care of- beeping will not stop when key is removed and car battery drained. Key also gets hot when in ignition.
Driving on a gravel road at 30 miles per hour when steering and brakes did not work went in the ditch just about filliped the car the ins company said to bad can not do nothing the recall ended that night to late.
Tl - the contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received a recall letter for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated when driving the steering wheel became difficult to turn and smoke rose from the front of the vehicle and the instrument panel illuminated. The contact was un-buckle the seat belt and the steering wheel was hot. The contact felt like the vehicle was on fire beneath the vehicle. The front of the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Bt.
Car shuts off while driving at all speeds. All power is lost (including steering). Sometimes (while driving on the highway) it turns itself back on after a few seconds - and I keep on driving, sometimes I can shift to neutral and restart and shift back to drive, but usually I have to turn my hazard lights on and mussel the steering wheel off to the shoulder and try to restart it. Then - the 'security' light is on and it won't let me start the car. I've found countless posts online about this problem. I can't believe there isn't a recall. Isn't gm being sued for a very similar problem?.