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2000 Oldsmobile Alero transmission problems

The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has 25 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

25

Transmission complaints

3%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Alero transmission complaints by model year34 complaints1999: 34 complaints2000: 25 complaints2001: 14 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 7 complaints2004: 6 complaints
Alero transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

00V372000TransmissionNovember 13, 2000 · 216 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.

Consequence

IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero transmission — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 00V372000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.