Faults:

There has been a problem with my brakes and rotors since 40,000 miles. They have been checked by three different service mechanics and the problem still persists. The rotors have been changed twice and the brake pads have been changed once. Now I am on my way to getting them serviced again.

Dome light display was loose when the car was purchased, but it was fixed with no problem.

Engine noise has grown louder since car has been purchased. It sounds like there is a problem with the intake. My guess is that it is the manifold.

General Comments:

I really do like my Alero. I like the performance and the stylish look that it has.

My only regret is that I did not do more research on the car before I purchased it or I probably wouldn't have bought the car so quickly.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

More reliable and entertaining to drive than my previous Corolla, plus GREAT dealer service.

Faults:

This is my first and last experience with an Oldsmobile. The main reason is I don't want to support a car dealership that doesn't respect my business, but I'm not happy with the product either.

After the first week of ownership, I had to return to the dealer to investigate a noise generating from the front end of the car. Covered under warranty, I don't believe they really fixed anything, they claimed they lubricated a bushing, which means they sprayed WD-40 on the thing...

After the first month of ownership, I had to return to the dealer to replace the fuel pump. This experience took them over a week to repair, and was the experience that caused me to never give the Oldsmobile Company (GM) my business again! I will never own another GM product, after the experience this dealer put me through.

After the 1st year of ownership, I lost speeds 1-2 on my climate control fan. Turns out this is a $25 part that I could order from an online dealer (Blower Fan Resistor Pack) and took me about an hour to install, but after reading numerous reviews, I understand that this is a common problem with this car.

After 3 years of ownership, I started experiencing the brake related problems that I'm seeing posted here. Pedal pulsations, and brake pads that seem to wear prematurely. I do all my own work on the car, and I know the brakes are properly installed, I think it's an engineering design flaw.

During this time, I also started experiencing the problems with the dash lights coming on in particular the Track Off and Anti-Lock lights... they come on sporadically, sometimes go out, I'll need to take to an auto electric specialist to troubleshoot, hopefully, I'm not wasting my time.

I love the look of this car, and the engine problems I've seen here, are beginning to worry me, I'm seriously considering on selling this car before I start to experience these engine problems.

General Comments:

In comparison to the Eclipse, I'd take the olds, but that's not saying much. It is a good looking, stylish car, and if you could afford to park it in a garage and take it out on sunny Sunday afternoons, then it may be the car for you. If you need it to function like a CAR? Try a Toyota!