2000 Oldsmobile Alero Reviews - Page 8 of 36

I just bought my car Thursday march 22 and two days later the service engine light came on!!! so now I have to go get it checked out and it is really making me mad because I just bought it and it is my first car and I want it to run. I don't want it to be broke down on the side of the road if I would have known something was gonna mess up on it I would have never bought it.

I want to make the point the alero's tear up a lot and you should not buy one they are not good cars!!!

Constant problem with the ABS system 7 wheel bearings on the front. I have had these replace numerous times and still have to have it done every 4 months (approx. it could be the parts I'm getting, but I have had two mechanics look at it and result in the same problem.

Fuel pump went when I was on vacation (no warning what so ever)

Water pump replaced.

Battery replaced 1 month after purchase.

Wrinkles in the dash material (probably related to heat/sun light)

Heater replaced twice.

Electrical system for the signals/hazard lights repaired first year vehicle was owned.

Drivers side window motor/assembly replaced. Rolled the window down one day (luckily on a dry summer day) it made a large bang noise and never went back up.

Brakes (obviously just the amount I drive)

I would say the biggest problem is related to the ABS braking system and the wheel bearings. The ABS sensor goes easily, it is permantly attached to the wheel bearing sothe bearing has to be replace at the same time. Both front wheels chronic problem... $600-700 every 4-6 months for this.

Was also not satisfied with service I received at the dealership. on one occasion (first problem withthe car I went to them., They shuttled me home called and said it would be over $2,000 to fix the problems. I asked to get picked up by the shuttle and they said I could not get my car until the following day. Finally I picked my car up that night and never returned.

Love the look of the car and it is great when it runs well... over all disappointment money pit.

The power steering pump went bad.

The ball barrings have gone bad.

The water pump has gone bad.

The axle has gone bad.

The struts have gone bad.

The tire rods have gone bad on both sides.

The check engine light is on most of the time.

This cars has had nothing, but problems since I purchased it.

I have spent thousands of dollars beyond the cost of the car just to keep it running properly.

In the 6 years I have owned the car I cannot recall it being problem free for more than a few months.