2003 Oldsmobile Alero

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,085 - $22,935

Original MSRP:
$16,909 - $20,756

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2003 Oldsmobile Alero Review
"Available XM satellite radio and deletion of standard antilock brakes on lower-line models mark the 2003 Alero. Oldsmobile's best-selling car shares its design and powertrains with the Pontiac Grand Am, but has different styling. Alero offers coupes and sedans in four trim levels. GX and GL1 models have a 4-cyl engine. GL2 and GLS models come with a V6 that's optional on GL1. Automatic transmission is standard. Manual is available with the 4 cyl. ABS is now optional on GX and GL1. It remains standard on GL2 and GLS, and includes 4-wheel disc brakes. Traction control is standard on GL2 and GLS, and included with the ABS option. All Aleros come with air conditioning, power locks, CD player, and cruise control. Alero is slated to go out of production after the 2004 model year as the Olds brand is phased out."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V400000
Mfg's Report Date JUL 03, 2014
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Number of Units Affected 5,877,718
Summary 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 6,729,742 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 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 provide two replacement key rings and key cover on all ignition keys, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Models & Prices

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe GX $18,085 $16,909 $276 / Month*
4dr Sdn GX $18,085 $16,909 $276 / Month*

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe GL1 $20,035 $18,332 $299 / Month*
4dr Sdn GL1 $20,035 $18,332 $299 / Month*

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL2
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe GL2 $21,585 $19,750 $322 / Month*
4dr Sdn GL2 $21,585 $19,750 $322 / Month*

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn GLS $22,685 $20,530 $335 / Month*
2dr Cpe GLS $22,935 $20,756 $339 / Month*

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
LEV certified (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
LEV certified (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans)      
LEV certified (3.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
City 20/hwy 29 (3.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 24/hwy 33 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
City 26/hwy 33 (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans)      
EXTERIOR Features
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Daytime running lamps
Fog lamps, front    
Fog lamps, front (Fleet orders delete fog lamps)      
Mirrors, outside rearview, driver remote & manual front passenger, black      
Mirrors, outside rearview, power, Black  
Spoiler, rear    
Wipers, intermittent, front
INTERIOR Features
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Air conditioning, front manual
Antenna, integral, rear
Ashtray and lighter
Cloth seating surfaces    
Console, floor-inc: floor shifter, integral armrest, lighted shift indicator & storage compartment
Cruise control, electronic w/set & resume speed-inc: telltale in instrument panel cluster
Cupholders, front & rear
Defogger, rear-window, electric-inc: front & side window outlets, driver & front passenger
Door locks, power programmable-inc: lockout protection & delayed locking
Floormats, carpeted, front & rear    
Heat ducts, rear seat
Ignition switch, instrument panel-mounted
Instrumentation, full gauge cluster
Keyless entry, remote  
Lighting, interior, full, with theater dimming
Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night  
Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night-inc: dual reading lights      
Nuance leather appointed seats      
Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt
Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way      
Seat, easy entry, front passenger, coupe models only
Seat, rear split-folding
Seats, front bucket, contoured, reclining-inc: driver power height adjuster  
Seats, front Cloth bucket, contoured, reclining & driver 2-way manual adjuster      
Shift knob, leather-wrapped    
Shift knob, leather-wrapped (Fleet orders delete shift knob, leather-wrapped)      
Sound system feature, 6-speakers
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: Radio Data System, seek-&-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume & TheftLock  
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: seek up/down, digital clock & TheftLock      
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim    
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim (Fleet orders delete steering wheel, leather-rapped rim)      
Theft-deterrent system, PASSLock
Trunk emergency release handle
Trunk release, power
Visors, vanity mirrors, driver & front passenger, covered
Windows, power-inc: driver express-down  
MECHANICAL Features
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Performance Suspension Package-inc: (FE3) Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Performance and (QSK) Tires, P225/50R16 speed-rated, blackwall      
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum (Fleet orders-inc: Wheel covers, 15" (38.1 cm) bolt-on)      
14.1 gallon fuel tank
Battery, Delco maintenance free-inc: rundown protection
Brake/transmission shift interlock, automatic transmission
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc    
Brakes, front disc/rear drum    
Drivetrain, front-wheel drive
Engine, 2.2L DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, SFI (140 HP [104.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 150 lb.-ft. [202.5 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)    
Engine, 3.4L 3400 V6 SFI (170 HP [126.8 kW] @ 4800 rpm, 200 lb.-ft. [270.0 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)    
Exhaust, stainless-steel
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion
Suspension, 4-wheel independent  
Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Performance      
Tires, P215/60R15, touring, blackwall    
Tires, P225/50R16, speed-rated, blackwall      
Tires, P225/50R16, touring, blackwall      
Traction control, all-speed    
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive
Wheel covers, 15" (38.1 cm) bolt-on      
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum      
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum, polished      
SAFETY Features
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Air bags, frontal, driver & right front passenger
Safety belts, 3-point, front & rear outboard
Tether anchors, rear, top and lower, for child safety seat, LATCH anchorage system

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, 4-WHEEL DISC -inc: traction control, all-speed (REQ: LA1 Engine)      
BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM -inc: traction control, all-speed      
BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM -inc: traction control, all-speed (N/A w/LA1 Engine)      
DEALER AUTHORIZES ORDER RELEASE
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
FLOORMATS, CARPETED, FRONT & REAR    
GOLD PACKAGE -inc: gold emblems & rear-panel script *Affects Color Availability*  
GX SPORT PACKAGE -inc: (MM5) transmission, 5-speed manual, (PF7) 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum wheels w/(QCD) Tires, P215/60R15 touring, blackwall, (T43) Spoiler, rear, (NP5) Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim & (VY7) Shift knob, leather-wrapped *CREDIT*      
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles to be registered in New Jersey*
PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION PACKAGE -inc: (FE3) Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Performance & (QSK) Tires, P225/50R16 speed-rated, blackwall      
SEAT ADJUSTER, POWER, DRIVER 6-WAY    
SHIFT KNOB, LEATHER-WRAPPED (REQ: PDE GX Sport Pkg)      
SOUND SYSTEM FEATURE, SATELLITE XM DIGITAL SOUND SYSTEM -inc: XM Satellite Radio is 100 channels of digital quality sound that goes wherever you go - coast to coast. GM maintains exclusivity for factory installed satellite radio for 2003 model year (REQ: U1P Sound System, ETR AM/FM Stereo w/CD Player) *Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S.*      
SOUND SYSTEM FEATURE, SATELLITE XM DIGITAL SOUND SYSTEM -inc: XM Satellite Radio is 100 channels of digital quality sound that goes wherever you go - coast to coast. GM maintains exclusivity for factory installed satellite radio for 2003 model year *Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S.*  
SPOILER, REAR    
STEERING WHEEL, LEATHER-WRAPPED RIM (REQ: PDE GX Sport Pkg)      
SUN & SOUND PACKAGE -inc: (CF5) Sunroof, power, (U1Q) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette & CD player & (U85) Sound system feature, 8-speaker premium  
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING, ELECTRIC -inc: sunshade (REQ: PCR Sun & Sound Pkg)
SUSPENSION, 4-WHEEL INDEPENDENT, PERFORMANCE (REQ: PDP Performance Suspension Package)      
TRACTION CONTROL, ALL-SPEED (REQ: JM4 Brakes)      
TRACTION CONTROL, ALL-SPEED (REQ: JM4 or JL9 Brakes)      
EMISSIONS Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS OR MAINE (for vehicles ordered by dealers in states of California, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine w/Federal emissions) (REQ: FE9 Emissions)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (REQ: YF5, NE1 or NG1 Emissions)
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, MASSACHUSETTS OR MAINE STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, NEW YORK OR VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
ENGINE, 2.2L DOHC, 16-VALVE, 4-CYLINDER, SFI (140 HP [104.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 150 lb.-ft. [202.5 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) (STD)    
ENGINE, 3.4L 3400 V6 SFI (170 HP [126.8 kW] @ 4800 rpm, 200 lb.-ft. [270.0 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)      
ENGINE, 3.4L 3400 V6 SFI (170 HP [126.8 kW] @ 4800 rpm, 200 lb.-ft. [270.0 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) (STD)    
OPTION PACKAGE Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
GL1 EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: *Contents listed in STDs*      
GL2 EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: *Contents listed in STDs*      
GLS EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: *Contents listed in STDs*      
GX EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle only      
PAINT Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
SOLID PAINT (STD)
RADIO Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE & CD PLAYER -inc: Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock & Sound system feature, 8-speaker premium, 200-watt  
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER -inc: Radio Data System, seek-&-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock & Sound system feature, 6-speakers (REQ: U2K Sound system feature, Satellite XM Digital Sound System)      
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER -inc: Radio Data System, seek-&-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock & Sound system feature, 6-speakers (STD)  
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER -inc: seek up/down, digital clock, TheftLock & Sound system feature, 6-speakers (STD)      
SEAT TRIM Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
KONA/JAVA CLOTH TRIM (STD)      
NUANCE LEATHER APPOINTED SEATS (STD)      
SUBLIME/DORCHESTER CLOTH TRIM (STD)    
TIRES Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
TIRES, P215/60R15, TOURING, BLACKWALL (STD)    
TIRES, P225/50R16, SPEED-RATED, BLACKWALL (REQ: PDP Performance Suspension Pkg)      
TIRES, P225/50R16, SPEED-RATED, BLACKWALL (STD)      
TIRES, P225/50R16, TOURING, BLACKWALL (STD)      
TRANSMISSION Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED W/OVERDRIVE (STD)
TRANSMISSION, 5-SPEED MANUAL *CREDIT*      
WHEELS Options
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
WHEEL COVERS, 15" (38.1 CM) BOLT-ON (STD)      
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) ALUMINUM (REQ: PDE GX Sport Pkg)      
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) ALUMINUM (STD)      
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) ALUMINUM (STD)      
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) ALUMINUM, POLISHED (STD)      

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Technical Specifications

Brakes
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 1.02 10.9 x 1.02 10.9 x 1.02 10.9 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 0.43 10.9 x 0.43
Cargo Area Dimensions
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Trunk Volume (ft) 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6
Engine
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Displacement 2.2L/134 2.2L/134 3.4L/205 3.4L/205
Engine Type Gas 4-cyl Gas 4-cyl Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 140 @ 5600 140 @ 5600 170 @ 4800 170 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000 200 @ 4000 200 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Height, Overall (in) 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5
Length, Overall (in) 186.7 186.7 186.7 186.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Wheelbase (in) 107.0 107.0 107.0 107.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1
Fuel Tank
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
Steering
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.1 35.1 35.1 35.8
Suspension
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Suspension Type - Front 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Suspension Type - Rear 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Independent Independent Independent Independent
Tires
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Front Tire Size P215/60R15 P215/60R15 P225/50R16 P225/50R16
Rear Tire Size P215/60R15 P215/60R15 P225/50R16 P225/50R16
Transmission
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Front Head Room (in) 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3
Front Leg Room (in) 42.1 42.1 42.1 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 92.8 92.8 92.8 92.8
Second Head Room (in) 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0
Second Leg Room (in) 36.2 36.2 36.2 36.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4
Weight Information
GX GL1 GL2 GLS
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2939 2950 3030 3065

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Safety Features

Safety Features
Air bags, frontal, driver & right front passenger
Safety belts, 3-point, front & rear outboard
Tether anchors, rear, top and lower, for child safety seat, LATCH anchorage system
Brake/transmission shift interlock, automatic transmission
Daytime running lamps
Trunk emergency release handle
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Traction control, all-speed
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).