2000 Oldsmobile Alero GL-4 review from North America
"Unreliable money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After reading other comments I have had the same problems. My service engine light soon, "trac off", and low tire pressure tire lights have been on for over a year. I have had the car into several shops numerous times for the same problems and my computor reads misfires every time. I have had 3 coil towers, several new sets of spark plugs, fuel injectors cleaned, new Catalytic converter and my car is now back in the shop. Now it is the coil pack, as not all cylinders are working. My car dies while driving, and the service engine light soon blinks consistently. My hazard switch/turn signal does not work and buzzes.
My drivers side window does not work either, I am not even going to bother fixing it, I'll just deal with it.
General comments?
It is a nice looking car that I would like to keep. I just want my car to be fixed so I don't have to worry about it dying every time I get in it. I should not have to keep paying for diagnostics that tell me same thing and the problem never gets fixed. It is very concerning that I am reading that other people with the same car are having the same problems. Please fix theses issue Oldsmobile.
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All 2000 Oldsmobile Alero reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2004 |