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2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe

The 2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe is a 2.2-liter inline-4 coupe with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,005 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Alero measures 186.7 inches long on a 107.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,085 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,005 ($41,560 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L I4
Displacement2.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity14 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear16-in. aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP225/50R16
Tires RearP225/50R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length186.7 in
Width70.1 in
Height54.5 in
Wheelbase107 in
Ground Clearance5 in
Curb Weight3,085 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42.1 in
Legroom Rear36.2 in
Shoulder Room Front53.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.4 in
Hip Room Front50.9 in
Hip Room Rear50.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2002 Oldsmobile Alero 2-DR.
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2002 Oldsmobile Alero 4-DR: overall not rated

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Oldsmobile ALERO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 3, 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.

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

NHTSA campaign 14V400000

Mar 12, 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.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

NHTSA campaign 07E021000

281 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Oldsmobile ALERO

Owner Complaints

281 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Oldsmobile ALERO (11 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System133
Exterior Lighting78
Engine And Engine Cooling30
Service Brakes20
Visibility15
Hydraulic14
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 17, 2026 · Engine
“2002 oldsmobile alero was driving on interstate and very low on fuel when i exited the interstate at the street light it turned green and as i was accelerating my car stalled out and since then ive…”
Feb 2, 2022 · Steering, Air Bags, Seat Belts
“1. Security turns on while driving, making the vehicle to spin but not drive normally on road or highway when driving 2. Horn malfunctioning, stops working when security turns on while driving 3…”
Jan 2, 2022 · Suspension, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Kept cutting off won't stay crunk long ignition is jammed loud screeching noises from the springs alternator might be the reason electrical issues fuel pump I had to leave my car at a friend's place…”
May 18, 2020 · Electrical System, Structure, Unknown Or Other
“2002 OLDS ALERO,PRESENT MILEAGE@5/17/20-187,037. WHERE DO I START? OKAY,THE TRUNK HAS STARTED TO ARBITRARILY DECIDE TO POP OPEN...APPARENTLY DURING RAIN/THUNDERSTORMS...I WONDER IF THIS HAS ANYTHING…”
Sep 20, 2019 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Fuel/Propulsion System
“"TAKATA RECALL" I OWN A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO AND MY BLINKERS ONLY WORK MAYBE 2 TIME A MONTH WHEN I USE MY TURNING SIGNALS IN EITHER DIRECTION I JUST HEAR A BUZZING SOUND SOMETIMES IT IS ONLY IN ONE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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