The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has 3 recalls, the most serious affecting manual transmission models: a misaligned clutch pedal switch can allow the engine to start while the car is already in gear, creating a sudden lurch forward or backward.
The two remaining recalls both involve lights and warning systems. The voltage warning indicator may fail to illuminate when the electrical system drops to a low-voltage condition, meaning a failing alternator or battery problem goes unannounced on the dashboard until the car loses power. On the signaling side, the hazard warning switch contains a solder joint that can crack under rapid temperature changes, such as a cold start on a warm day. If that joint breaks open, the turn signals and hazard lights can become intermittent or stop working altogether, removing a key way other drivers read the car's intentions in traffic or during an emergency stop.
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.
