1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS Sedan review from North America
"A good car with some quirks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1) The turn signals would only work every now and again. Fixed with a 30.00 part.
2) The hazard button went into the dash. fixed with cleverness.
3) The trunk would randomly open itself. Fixed with a 15.00 trunk relay fuse.
4) The car drinks dex-cool like its going out of style, and at 10.00 a gallon that adds up.
5) backed out of garage and huge puddle of dex-cool on ground, fixed with a 125.00 water pump.
6) door seals on the back window must be warped-very loud road noise.
7) speeds one and two on the fan don't work, haven't since I got the car. not sure what to do.
8) Had to have a coolant system flush because it was gunky with brown slimy stuff. 80.00.
9) the rear defogger does not work, not sure if something wrong in computer or if happened when windows were tinted.
10) sometimes the driver door will lock itself with the car running in park with all the doors unlocked.
General comments?
I think the only major problem with this car is the cooling system. Other than that I am very happy with my car. I got a bright red one with tan leather, sunroof, rear spoiler, tinted windows, V6, and polished aluminum rims. Although this is my first car, I have driven many and feel that this car handles very well and has good power with the V6. Overall very happy with the car just not the extra costs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2004 |

