2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLX review from North America

A lot of things have gone wrong with my car. On third set of brakes; second set of rotors; dashboard sensors constantly flicking on and off. Low tire pressure light comes on when my tires are fine. But when I got a nail in my tire, I didn't know it, the low tire pressure light never came on. Then after the tire blew out, it still didn't come on. After my warranty was up, my hub went bad; wheel bearing went bad; right front speed sensor went bad along with the hazard light switch. Didn't know the hazard was recalled. Went to an Oldsmobile body shop for them to fix both problems, $890 later, they fixed both problems, but didn't tell me the hazard problem was recalled and they charged me. So, then I had to take it up with GMC for them to reimburse me. Less than a year later, but beyond the mileage of the body charges warranty, the front speed sensor went bad again. The paint on the buttons for my radio is coming off. Second set of tires.

I would not recommend an Alero to anyone. Thank god they are not manufacturing this car anymore. Everyone I talk to that has an Alero has the same problems. I just finished paying off my car in March, and in April the speed sensor went again. It doesn't make me happy to have to dish out money when my car has just been paid off, it's like still having a car payment, but worse. I will get close to nothing for a trade-in.

The only good points I will make, is that it handles well in the snow, and it is somewhat good on gas.