1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
"Junk. Report problems to NHTSA!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought my 1999 Alero GLS brand new.
Replaced:
-Hub/Wheel bearings twice
-Head gasket once
-Power steering pump
-Water pump
-Front coil springs (one broke in half while backing out of the garage)
-Currently in shop this week, getting a hose replaced which is leaking coolant onto the heater core, causing my whole car to smell of syrup.
-Drivers side window regulator broke.
-AC/Heater blower has hardly any power.
General comments?
Piece of crap. I suggest everyone report their problems to the NHTSA so we may be able to get compensated for all the costs that come with purchasing our American Made Alero.
Here's a link to file a complaint to the National Highway Traffic Saftey Administration.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 24th April, 2007 |