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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  Do not buy this car! - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Caseyc - December 29 - 2:00 am

  This car is mediocre at best. I have had numberous problems with this car. In the 3 years I have owned this car, I have replaced the brakes 5 times, the cruise quit working, the middle overhead light pops out and falls out on occasion, the upholstry on the dash has begun to pull up, both of the electric front windows have broke twice, the right front sun visor clip broke and my blinkers quit working. I definitely would not recommend purchasing this vehicle.

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  LEMON CAR - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By bethany - August 18 - 10:00 am

  3.4L v6. 03/00 75633mls, leather interior, 11,000 from a dealership the biggest mistake i made. Nice looking car, but the quality sucks! Lets see the cruise control doesnt work, half the time my blinker lights go out, upholstry on the dashboard is peeling, something wrong with the gas gauge, passenger side window dropped down, the cd player goes out sometimes, coolant leaks, passenger side door is hard to open, twice the engine had to be fixed, sometimes the engine doest turn over, no matter how much or how many time you refill the coolant the coolant light doesnt go off. i think because of the coolant problem the engine makes noises.

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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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  Wish I hadnt - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Unhappy - December 21 - 3:20 pm

  I bought an Oldsmobile Alero because of its easy handling. I wish I hadnt. Luckily some of the problems have been covered under the warranty, but now thats up and I might as well have a car payment with the money I spend on the thing. Ive replaced the rotors, brakes, cruise control and much more. The interior is falling apart with the upolstery sundamaging very very easily. I wouldnt recommend this car to anyone at all.

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  What happened to quality? - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By ScottCAL - May 30 - 12:56 pm

  I leased this vehicle prior to Oldsmobile being phased out by GM. Now two years into the lease I can see why. Over the past 2 years I have had my rotors replaced twice, struts replaced, electrical problems and numerous body/integrity issues. This is not a low end nor cheap vehicle but the problems have been way too numerous and bothersum. Next time Ill looking to Toyota, Honda or even Subaru - Ill try my luck with them...

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  Worst Car I Have Ever Owned! - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By nick - November 1 - 7:56 pm

  This looked like a really nice car. The first year changed that! Constant brake problems, transmisson problems, and broken interior switches. After about 4 years and 80,000 miles all sorts of things went wrong! I replaced alternator, starter, fuel pump, wheel bearings, and the ignition system( because a cheaply made plastic cover cracked and fried the whole system!) Olsmobile would look for any reason not to honor the warranty and were constantly difficult to deal with! I can see why they went out of business. It is too bad, I paid a lot of money for a very poorly made car and I will never buy American again! It is really too bad!

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  Several problems ruin a nice car - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By c34j46 - May 20 - 10:00 am

  The rotors made by GM are junk and should have been recalled but GM refused to recall the part. My new brand new rotors and pads were pulsating after only 3500 miles. My turn signals would not work at least once a week and then magically start to work again so the switch needs to be replaced. Rear stabilzer bars had to be replaced to stop the annoying squeak the car would make after even the smallest bumps in the road. Im looking to buy some aftermarket rotors which hopefully will last more than 3500 miles. I think the brakes on my ten speed bicycle would have stopped the car more efficiently than the junk GM puts on the car.

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  Watch out for 80000, its a doozy!! - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Robyn - March 12 - 10:36 am

  I love the way my car looks and handles (its the 3.4L v6 coupe) I do not like the way the intake manifold gasket fails, the dash peels or the control arm bushings squeak. Nice power (can beat the boys at a light, is quick off the line)and huge sunroof, but can prove costly when repairs are needed.

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  Not the best - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By danny - January 4 - 10:06 am

  It may look good, but the 4-cylinder engine in the Alero was not made to last. I have had so many small problems with this car, it is a big headach. Furthermore, the interier is very cheap the dash looks like a raisin. If you buy a vehicle, buy a better class.

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  maybe mines a lemon? - 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
  By texweber - March 25 - 2:00 am

  Id had my eye on Aleros for quite awhile, and was very impressed with how affordable they were and the features that were included. I have a 2000 model with about 65K on it, and unfortunately have spent too much money on all kinds of maintenance problems. Less than a year into the buy I had to have the rotors and tires replaced, and a year after that Im in a world of hurt with a new thermostat and potentially a gasket leak. Its fun to drive, and Ive been more than happy with it up til recently, but dont have a lot of faith in it anymore. Maybe its just the V6, but I cant keep gas in the thing either.