2000 Oldsmobile Alero Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,474 miles. The words owners use most often: “manifold gasket” (28% of reports).
- 81engine and engine cooling complaints
- 53,474median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%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.
- Manifold gasket: mentioned in 23 of 81 complaints (28%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero at $1,300, and half of them between $1,200 and $1,450.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 1 a fire.
Oldsmobile Alero engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 4 | 4% | 42,500 |
| 2003 Alero | 12 | 7% | 66,500 |
| 2002 Alero | 28 | 10% | 62,600 |
| 2001 Alero | 46 | 13% | 64,400 |
| 2000 Alero | 81 | 15% | 53,474 |
| 1999 Alero | 85 | 18% | 63,000 |
| 1998 Alero | 1 | 50% | 3,457 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Appropriate handling- submission from re 2000 oldsmobile alero vehicle defects *tgw the consumer stated he has been unsuccessful at getting the recall repairs rectified free of charge. The consumer referenced recall # 00v140000. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. The contact filled the radiator with coolant yet two days later, the vehicle began to overheat again. The vehicle was then taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis where the…
I have a 2000 olds alero. Gl 6 cyl 3.4, 4 door. I had to replace the engine about 3-4 years ago and this past spring the head gasket blew, so i had to invest in that. I am very adamate on taking care of my car and oil changes. Also, the whole dash cover and passenger air bag cover is peeling away…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Oldsmobile Aleros have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (15% of the 557 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 2000 Oldsmobile Alero engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,474 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,200 and $1,450), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?
The most frequent phrase is “manifold gasket”, in 23 of 81 complaints.
Other 2000 Oldsmobile Alero problems
See all 2000 Oldsmobile Alero problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Alero years.