1999 Oldsmobile Alero Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,300 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (11% of reports).
- 89electrical system complaints
- 91,300median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 10 of 89 complaints (11%)
- Lock cylinder: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
- Fuse box: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
- Consumer writes regards: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 28 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury.
Oldsmobile Alero electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 57 | 52% | 97,000 |
| 2003 Alero | 103 | 56% | 84,764 |
| 2002 Alero | 133 | 48% | 89,092 |
| 2001 Alero | 130 | 36% | 86,250 |
| 2000 Alero | 89 | 16% | 79,308 |
| 1999 Alero | 89 | 19% | 91,300 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: 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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall i just purchased this car but it has recalls i would like to get fixed
1999 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement and seeks reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated there were no other keys on the key chain. However, the key would often fall out of the ignition switch while driving down the road…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Oldsmobile Aleros have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero (19% of the 462 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 91,300 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 10 of 89 complaints, followed by “lock cylinder” (5).
Other 1999 Oldsmobile Alero problems
See all 1999 Oldsmobile Alero problems or electrical system problems across all Alero years.