How do I know if my Oldsmobile Alero has a recall?

To know if your Oldsmobile Alero has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Oldsmobile Alero VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Oldsmobile Alero has an open recall?

If your Oldsmobile Alero is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Oldsmobile Alero does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Oldsmobile Alero are taken care of by Oldsmobile at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Oldsmobile Alero

7 Recalls

NHTSA 14V-400 · OEM 14350

Ignition Lock Cylinder Concern

5,877,718 Potential Units Affected

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2005 Chevrolet Impala and 42 others

NHTSA 04V-528 · OEM 04092

GM Recalls 2003 Vehicles Due to Sticking Accelerator

92,863 Potential Units Affected

FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero and 1 other

NHTSA 03V-327 · OEM 03043

GM Recalls 2000-2001 Vehicles Due to Turn Signal and Hazard Light Failure

670,740 Potential Units Affected

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Chevrolet Malibu and 4 others

NHTSA 03V-250 · OEM 03039

The Owner's Manual Does Not Explain the Child Restraint Anchor Location Symbols

1,707,825 Potential Units Affected

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero and 19 others

NHTSA 00V-372 · OEM 00091

2000-2001 Oldsmobile Alero Pontiac Grand Am Recall 00V372000

216 Potential Units Affected

IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero and 2 others

NHTSA 00V-140 · OEM 00036

1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero Pontiac Grand Am Recall 00V140000

487,400 Potential Units Affected

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999 Oldsmobile Alero and 2 others

NHTSA 98V-320

1999 Oldsmobile Alero Pontiac Grand Am Recall 98V320000

217 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999 Pontiac Grand Am

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Recall FAQs

If your Oldsmobile Alero is affected by a new safety recall, Oldsmobile will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Oldsmobile Alero has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Oldsmobile Alero for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Oldsmobile Alero is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Oldsmobile Alero for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Oldsmobile Alero for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Oldsmobile Alero will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Oldsmobile Alero by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Oldsmobile Alero that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Oldsmobile Alero, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Oldsmobile Alero VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.