The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has 3 recalls, the most serious affecting manual transmission models: a faulty clutch pedal switch can allow the engine to start while the car is already in gear, which can cause the vehicle to lurch forward unexpectedly.
Two lighting and instrumentation recalls cover the remaining issues. The hazard warning switch can develop cracked solder joints when temperatures change rapidly, causing the turn signals and hazard lights to work intermittently or stop functioning entirely. There is also a compliance recall in which the low-voltage warning light for the charging system fails to illuminate when the alternator is underperforming, leaving the driver without a visual alert that the battery is not being properly charged.
At a glance
What can fail
The hazard warning switch's solder joints can crack due to rapid temperature changes. If cracking causes an open circuit, turn signals and hazard lamps may work intermittently or stop working.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the hazard warning switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The generator low voltage warning light may not turn on when the electrical system voltage drops too low.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's engine computer with new software to fix the warning light.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch pedal position switch plunger may touch the steering column boot and get stuck, preventing the switch from detecting when the clutch is pressed. This lets the engine start in gear without the clutch pedal depressed, risking unexpected vehicle movement.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a shield to stop the steering column boot from contacting the clutch pedal position switch plunger.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
