2002 Oldsmobile Alero GX review from North America
"Beware of the Oldsmobile Alero it's a poorly made car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1) Warping on Dashboard and Driver Side panel.
2) Head unit (RADIO)...paint on buttons peeling off.
3) Emergency Brake...BROKE.
4) Drive side mirror adjuster..BROKE.
General comments?
Even though this car comes with 3 year 36,000 mile warranty WARNING: Emergency Brake warranty is only 12 month or 12,000 miles. If buying this car don't extend warranty to 5 yrs. because it only covers rust and nothing else.
Emergency brake is one whole piece so if one little part of it needs to be replaced it cannot be done. The whole thing needs to be replaced.
Rear passenger seats are very uncomfortable.
Oil Filter is internal in this car so if you take it in for an oil change it will cost more than most cars.
Coupe models on the passenger side entrance when moving the seat forward to let other passengers into the back seat and putting the seat back to the same position it was in first, you have to pull seat all the way back and find where exactly your seat was before.
This car does not keep it's value. I bought it for 13,000 and is only worth 4,000.
I would never buy a GM car in my life again. The Oldsmobile Alero was poorly manufactured.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2004 |