1999 Oldsmobile Alero gl3 review from North America
"Piece of JUNK I will NEVER buy another GM product again!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace #2 and #3 coils.
Had to replace all window trim.
Had to replace fuel filter.
Had to replace fuel pump.
Had to replace plugs and wires.
Had to replace positive battery cable and battery.
Leaks water into passenger side floor.
Had to replace window motor.
Had to have computer reprogrammed.
Had to have dome lamp assembly replaced-kept falling out.
Had to have seat belt retractor replaced-would not go back in.
Drivers mirror (outside) vibrates badly.
Lower intake gasket replaced twice because leaking oil.
Rotors replaced.
Power mirror switch replaced.
Oil pump drive leaking oil- fixed.
Car is NOT reliable- sometimes will not start- GM/Olds dealer answer to that "huh, we just don't know- you got something funky going on there- but it has us stumped-good luck"
Drivers seat has small hole starting to wear through fabric.
All of the above has been within the 4 months that I have owned the car!
General comments?
All I have to say is if you are thinking about buying one RUN THE OTHER WAY!!!
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| If you can get past the problems, Alero has potential: MUCH better than the Achieva it replaced! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34838 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36892 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 3rd February, 2003 |