This is the best car I've ever owned in terms of reliable service
2 wheel bearings had to be replaced.
Other than routine maintenance, I have paid virtual pennies to keep the car running.
It currently has almost 173,000 miles on it, and still runs incredibly well.
The interior looks almost new.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th April, 2010
For the price, it's number one
At 94.000 k's, front rotors needed replacement.
Otherwise, the car has been problem free.
I have always done preventive medicine on the car, eg. regular oil changes etc.
I look after the car and it has been very good to me. It has a great stereo system, and I removed the original tires with an upgrade and it rides great.
For a six cylinder it has lots of power.
Every option except heated seats.
Fantastic automobile.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th January, 2010
I am very happy
Nothing, the car is almost in perfect condition.
The car rides like a sports car.
It is fairly quick for a six cylinder so far. It has been very reliable.
The radio is great.
I have nothing but good things to say about Oldsmobile.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th August, 2009
Sick of replacing wheel bearings
I have had to replace the wheel bearings three times. I had the right front wheel bearing replaced on 2/14/06, the left front wheel bearing on 2/12/07 the right front wheel bearing on 3/14/07 and I have an appointment to replace the wheel bearing on 3/19/08. My mechanic is going to check and see which one if not both need to be replaced. No one can seem to figure out why the wheel bearings to not last.
Other than the above problem I love the car. No other problems.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 13th March, 2008
I understand what you mean, I have the same problem with mine; it's a 2004 and I've changed already 3 times the bearing.
I have a 2004 Alero with 83000 miles on it and I am having both front wheel bearings replaced. I will have a lifetime replacement with these but hopefully I won't need to use it.
There is a grease fitting to your bearings, and at the auto shops they usually won't grease it. If you grease them when you get your oil changed, they will last sooooo much longer.
I am about to replace my front wheel bearings for the 3rd time! Yet I am at 94,000 on my 2004 yet my mechanic says the brake pads look like new. Nothing else has ever been a problem. I'm glad I'm not alone!
I own a 2004 Alero and have replaced both front wheel bearings, and just now I'm reaching 60,000 miles. So far this is the only problem I have had, other than the car is sitting on the side of the road currently waiting to be towed to a repair shop because it will not start. After talking with my mechanic, the conclusion is it sounds like it may be the starter. Guess I will find out tomorrow.
I just bought a 2002, and the bearing is done and now it just quit on me, won't start... Sensor or something?
I had a 04 Alero GL with the 2.2L ecotec. Nothing but trouble from the first day. Brake rotors at 11k, 23K and again at 29K. Wheel bearings, the ignition control unit and finally the transmission failed at 41K (no I didn't get the extended warranty..) finally traded it in for a Honda. Only got 2500 dollars for an 04 car with only 43K miles on it. Looked awesome and the ride was fine when it was not in the shop.
It is a money Pitt!
The day I got the car I had to replace the rear breaks. and have already replaced front and rear breaks since then. I have owned it since July of 07 (7 months). The woman I bought the car from said that the cell phone outlet had never worked. As I explored the dash I realized that certain dash lights like radio lights were not showing. The over head light comes on sometimes, but not always. I figured it to be just a fuse that I could replace easily. Upon close inspection I found melted and shorted out wires behind the dash. I replaced the wires and got a new radio. I have to service the thing more often than most cars. This time I had to take it to the mechanic. I had to replace a baring today. I am sick of this car. Every other month it is a trip to the mechanic. The interior is cheap and hard to clean. I totally will not buy another Oldsmobile.
I like the general appearance of the car.
However, it is not worth the maintenance and trouble.
I will not recommend Oldsmobile cars beacause of my experiences with this one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 4th February, 2008
I totally agree with this person. I have had my 2004 Alero since the end of 2004. It seemed to be the best thing since sliced bread when I got it. Now I can't even afford sliced bread since making all the repairs.
I have put front and rear brakes on this car it seems like every year and a half. I am putting it in the shop tomorrow again because I believe the rotors are now going bad.
My dome light has been fixed once before, and guess what? It's out AGAIN!!! Every light on my dash is lit up like a Christmas tree, and oh yeah the bearings had to be replaced too, and I think those are going again. I had a guy warn me that he replaced his bearings 6+ times, and that I should ditch the thing. Well I guess he's right. EVER HEARD OF A RECALL, OLDS? That's what should have happened when all these people started having the SAME issues. It's not us, it's the piece of crap car.
8th Apr 2008, 13:09
I just had a left front bearing replaced at 43,000 miles. While I was very surprised by this problem occuring the replacement part carries a lifetime guarantee so replacing the same bearing again won't be a problem.