2001 Oldsmobile Alero review from North America
"Nightmare on wheels!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
* Oxygen sensor blew
* Rims warped (have replaced 3!)
* New brake pads and rotors 2x's
* Fuel pump replaced
* Wheel bearings replaced (front so far)
* ABS/Traction Control lights stay on
* I get locked out from the Security PASSLOCK malfunction... easy fix I guess, but it's sooo annoying to do all the time. Fix = turn key to on position, red security light will blink for 10 minutes exactly, after 10 min the light will stop blinking, turn the car off and then turn it back on it should restart. Will save you tons!!
* Air conditioner and heat go out frequently
* Paint is peeling all around the car
* Check engine light on periodically?? Who knows, I'm scared to see why... LOL
...Need I say more???
General comments?
Very pretty car, I loved it at first sight, but beauty is definitely only skin deep with this baby. It is the worst car I have every owned. I thought by buying a new car made by GM would be a sure shot, I was terribly wrong. I'm sure the car is cursed by Satan. I warn anyone who has one, to just trade, sell, give away, or just blow it up because it will save you soo many $$$ and tears if you do.
Best wishes to all Alero owners. Just wondering why someone hasn't filed a class act law suit for such an awful car, I wish someone would.
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| A good looking pile of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2008 |