Starter makes weird noises and sometimes fails to start, but dealer insists no problems.
AC needs charging at 40000. Initial lifter ticking at cold start - dealer insists no problems.
Rear cupholder falls off.
Windows exterior scratch badly - factory defect barley noticable.
Cheap brakes, expect to replace them at 35000 miles (which is a good idea for this car anyhow).
This car rocks overall. It is a rocketship. Steering is tight all the way to 120 - maybe too tight. 4 wheel ABS and ETS are awesome additions for an American built car. Drove it 1500 miles straight and it performed awesome, very comfy ride and quiet. Overall, a great buy. My advice is to buy used with about 24000 miles and save 10k over new.
"An American legend is going by the wayside and that is a
shame."
Memo to stupid GM... LISTEN TO WHOEVER WROTE THAT!!!
OK, I am going to buy another Alero. A 2002, I love my 1999 regardless of the front end problems and the motor is strong at 300 000 kms. that is a lot of miles... all cars have problems. There are probably a lot more satisfied drivers than what are reported on this site...
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