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2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe

The 2003 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 $23,560 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Alero measures 186.7 inches long on a 107.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,077 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,560 ($41,614 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L I4
Displacement2.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity14 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in.
Wheels Rear16-in.
Tires FrontP225/50R16
Tires RearP225/50R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length186.7 in
Width70.1 in
Height54.5 in
Wheelbase107 in
Ground Clearance5 in
Curb Weight3,077 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: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero 2-DR.
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2003 Oldsmobile Alero 4-DR: overall not rated

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 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

Nov 1, 2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY STICK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET AND NOT RETURN TO THE ENGINE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR LIFTS HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence: FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

NHTSA campaign 04V528000

187 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Oldsmobile ALERO

Owner Complaints

187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Oldsmobile ALERO (18 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System103
Air Bags24
Engine17
Exterior Lighting15
Service Brakes14
Vehicle Speed Control14
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 5, 2024 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The contact owned a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and crossing an intersection, a speeding police vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle…”
Dec 20, 2021 · Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
“Driving and everything quit but the engine nothing on the dash worked, door locks unlocked lost headlights, radio anything Electrical was gone”
Jul 20, 2019 · Engine
“1200 MILES AFTER J02 RECALL CAR RUNS SLUGGISH GOING UP CANYON. STOP CAR AND ENGINE IS MISFIRING. TURN AROUND AND COAST DOWNHILL IN NEUTRAL UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON THEN STOP AND PARK CAR FOR…”
Sep 7, 2017 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel/Propulsion System
“CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ACCELERATION ISSUES HER AND THERE HAS HAD A FUEL LEAK FOR AWHILE NOW AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL NOT START..”
May 8, 2017 · Electrical System, Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…”

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 2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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