2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America

The wheel hub assemblies failed; I have to replace the 4th one now.

The wheel-speed sensor failed x 2 (but are in wheel hub so this may be included in the first paragraph.

The fuel-sending sensor in the gas tank needs to be replaced; it failed.

I had to replace the front brakes first at 17,000 miles, including rotors and have had to replace the rotors a second time.

The hazard light switch shorted early on; it was replaced by the dealer once already and now needs to be replaced again.

The ventilation fan does not work until the dial is beyond halfway on; there is no such thing as "low" speed.

I loved this car for the way it handles, its pep, its fuel economy, and nice leather interior; the very comfortable adjustable driver's seat is great.

I hate the fact that I spend twice as much a month for a car payment as I would have ordinarily and STILL have to replace parts.

I thought I was making an investment in a good (top of the line model) auto and could forget about repairs for at least the length of the auto loan. Not true.

I have already spent more in repairs on this Alero I bought new than on a modest Ford Tempo that I bought with 43,000 on it and drove for another 100,000.