2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
"They should be recalled!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
(1) The brakes have been completely worn 4 Times
(2) Rotors had to be replaced twice
(3) The ABS, Traction, and Service Vehicle Soon lights have come on at least once a month regularly.
(4) The rear defrost broke in November due to Computer problem
(5) The dome light has also been broke once and is not working again today due to a computer problem that was supposed to be fixed.
(6) and finally my wheel bearing were also replaced yesterday.
I have voiced concerns of computer failure time after time, with my car being returned from the dealership with the computer lasting only a week or two, until the lights come back on.
After the complaints being made about the computer and ABS brakes, and being told these problems were now fixed, I found myself driving on the highway when the lights returned yet again, accept this time adding the emergency brake light, my gas dropped and the car started to excel to a dangerous rate. When I tried to apply the brakes, there was absolutely no stopping power for at least 2 minutes. I had absolutely no brakes!
Now recently in the last two months, our rotors have been completely gone, which we have replaced.
We are now told we need $1,000.00 in repairs due to our wheel bearings. I have no doubt that since we drove this car off the lot, it had a computer defect which we have been paying for in time, money, and
frustration.
This car is supposed to be 1 year old!
General comments?
I am looking for 2002 Alero owners with these same problems to e mail me at.
Kaylamoran@hotmail.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 137 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2003 |

