Drivers side window felt down at winter, dealership said it is probably the motor. Finally it was small plastic cogwheel, but I had have to change all mechanism - $275.00.
Engine running hot and loss of coolant. May be, intake manifold gasket bad, causing antifreeze/water mixture to enter engine. Possibly doing major damage - crack of block. Can't get it fixed as of April 25, 2002.My mechanic have no idea. If it just gasket - not big deal to replace, but this part not available right now. If it is crack, engine heed to be replaced - more than $2000.00. Any way, I have to pay labor because mechanic has to disassemble engine for right diagnosis.
Recall on latch for center console.
Rubber molding around all 4 doors warped shortly after we got the car and lets a lot of wind and outside noise in the car.
It's too bad our Alero has had these problems because I like the car. It is not very comfortable, but engine is strong.
As far as buying another Oldsmobile -
Never!!
I would try to persuade anyone I know not to buy this car.
I agree, it's a great car in handling, but the rest just stinks. I've had sensors to go out, brake pads need replacing every six months, Minor engine problems, alternator, you name it. I will never, ever buy an Oldsmobile again in my life. If they tried to give me one, I wouldn't take it.
People... come on! Stop complaining about the Alero already... it's a nice car and you know it! All everybody does is complain... they can't say anything nice about anything. And if you are having a problem, then fix it! Don't be lazy and complain b/c it's not going to help you. And as for never buying another Oldsmobile... if you have driven older ones and different models, your opinion may be different...
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