Overview & Reviews

A performance suspension is newly optional on GL models. The four-cylinder gets a composite intake manifold, while all models benefit from the addition of three rear-shelf anchors for child safety-seat restraints. If glitz is your thing, you can now opt for a new gold package on GL and GLS versions.

• Sleek styling, brisk performance and handling, ergonomically designed interior, well-equipped standard model.

• Hint of cheapness to interior bits, unrefined engine noise intrudes into passenger compartment, ugly cloth fabric pattern on GX and GL.

User Reviews:

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  Stay away from GM - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Patrick - November 26 - 12:50 pm

  Major repairs: Transmission blew up at 95,000 miles, although 80% of my driving is on the highway. Replaced fuel pump at 60,000. Minor repairs: Two stuck front calipers. 1 front wheel bearing, intermittent driver side power window. Leaking intake gasket and transmission gasket. Power steering hose disconnected. Fan resistor replaced twice. I do expect the car to have some things to fix once in a while, but I do not accept a premature transmission or fuel pump failure. GM, you fooled me.

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  I love my car, but....... - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By tbone420 - August 26 - 10:03 am

  Very fun to drive and gets good mileage, but have had annoying probs. Window on driver side fell in door, rotors and brakes go once a year, power lock thing on driver door fell in, I could go on but Ill spare ya. Overall, it is a good vehicle. Cheaply made, but good in the snow and good on the gas.

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  Great Car - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By bquintan2000 - August 15 - 10:00 am

  I have owned the Alero GLS for the past 3 years and have been very pleased with the car. Like everyone else, my rotors went bad and had to be turned. However, that did not occur until 43,000 miles. The car handles great at high and slow speeds. Great interior, but will recommend having leather as oppose to the cheap cloth seats. I have never had to take my Alero to the shop since I purchased it 3 years ago. My Alero was supped up by the dealer and everybody mistakes it for a Mustang. Depreciation is poor. Did not retain its value, very disappointed!

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  Oldsmobile NEEDS to Replace every Alero - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Becky - August 14 - 3:33 am

  I bought my vehicle in June of 2002, thus far I have replaced brakes, rotors, intake gasket, waterpump, fuel filter, power steering pump, and now my transmission is slipping, have any of you realized that there is n o way to check the transmission fluid on your own? Not to mention the tires I have had to replace. The dashboard is raised due to sun damage. It appears to me that a bunch of monkeys could have done better when they decided to build this car. I had contacted Oldsmobile many times and they seem quite content that a bunch of fools like us made them rich. The car is paid for, but the repair bills are adding up. I will NEVER buy AMerican Made Again!!!!!!!

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  Good Solid Vehicle - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By My Review - July 8 - 12:20 am

  I bought my 00 Alero brand new. I was going to purchase a Grand Am, but once I drove the Alero, I knew it was the right choice. I have the GLS V6 2- door. I dont know if this is different than some of the bad reviews Ive read on this site or not, but my Alero has been great. I have 140K miles on it, and my mechanic says that it is still running strong. I feel it is a solid car.

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  Trouble free vehicle - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By jqxwl - March 11 - 10:00 am

  I purchased this vehicle on 6/18/2000. Besides regular services, I have never brought it to car garage! And it is still in great shape! Very stable and reliable!

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  Bye-bye Olds - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By mountainman68 - January 2 - 10:00 am

  Maybe it is good GM is axing Olds. This was a "program" car, so maybe it was abused before we got it, but before 75000 miles we had a motor mount break, coolant leak from intake manifold, 3 full brake jobs, twice in shop for driveability - one was an air sensor. Dont remember the other problem. Continuous intermittent electrical problems that dealer cant find. Im glad I bought an extended warranty. (too bad the brakes werent covered) I do like the sporty styling and V6 performance, but interior is too small and car cannot be trusted. I will be trading it in the very near future. I will not be buying another GM product. Period.

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  Fits Like a Glove - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Alero Boy - October 9 - 10:00 am

  I bought my first Alero GLS Sedan in 2000. I loved this car since I first saw it in 98 at the Auto Show. Its a good mix sportiness and class. The brake rotors are worthless. I went through 4 sets, all during the warranty. The intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced at 50k, which was after warranty period. I sold 4 of my friends on Alero & they also had the same problems and nothing more. I traded in for an 03 GLS Coupe this passed February to take advantage of the $5000 in rebates I qualified for. Too bad GM is dropping Olds; its the only division that actually has what it takes to compete with the imports.

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  Like the car, but not the problems - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Lynette - March 15 - 2:00 am

  I liked how it looked(sort of like a Mustang).The first year I had my gear shift break. I did have problems with my turn signal. It wouldnt work, unless I hit the hazzard lights and then turn the hazzard lights off quickly. ROTOR problems...it eats them up! I found out that it is actually a design problem that I think GM should have a recall on. The tires are not rotating straight, but at an angle, like a shimmy....they need to shim the rotors to fix the problem...but of course youll have to pay for it! The tires will cost you about $500. Its hard to tell when the AC light is on in the day time. The dash is peeling on the drivers side.

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  Good Car - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Bradley James - February 17 - 10:00 am

  I have had very few problems with this car, I had a bad multifuntion switch that caused the turn signals not to work, but it was fixed under warenty. The only other complaint i have is that it is a four cyl. but it gets worse gas milage than most 6 cyl. cars, and also the 4 cyl. motor is quite noisy