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#BS-1999-OLDALE-2683

1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Based on reports from 702 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
702
Crashes
20
Fires
12
Recalls
4
TSBs
150
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 702 complaints, 20 crashes, 12 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

passlock problem wont start and security light is on

21 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
2

fuel gauge is erratic

7 complaints • Severity 6.6/10

$X,XXX
3

engine turns over but wont start

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotorHIGH

45 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor issues — failures commonly reported around 64K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

30
0–30K
77
30–60K
89
60–90K
36
90–120K
10
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (89 reports) • Median: 64K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (45 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor45 (6%)
Electrical38 (5%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls32 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip29 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc24 (3%)
Engine24 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System16 (2%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14 (2%)

1999 Oldsmobile Alero: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,580 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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121
01
57
02
87
03
113
04
49
05
36
06
19
07
11
08
15
09
10
10
5
11
2
12
2
13
22
14
11
15
4
16
4
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

00V140000Jun 2000

STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.

07E021000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

14V400000Sep 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

98V320000Dec 1998

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Oldsmobile Alero is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1999 Oldsmobile Alero vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

702

Class avg

212

3.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 702 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Oldsmobile Alero Model Years

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, with 45 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has 702 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Oldsmobile Alero problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Oldsmobile Alero problems start?
Based on 253 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,580 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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