The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has 32 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
32
Steering complaints
5%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero steering — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 98V320000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.