2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
"Strong engine, but poor wear and tear"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the rotors once so far. (38,000 miles. not under warranty)
Also, I too have heard the growling sounds that the brakes make constantly, yet the dealership says that my pads are at 80%.
The leather bucket seats have started to wear badly especially the driver's seat. (not covered under warranty)
And just recently the leather on the dashboard has split and started to roll up or bubble up. I contacted the dealership in my area and the manufacturer and it is not covered under warranty.
Most problems with my Alero have been cosmetic, it still runs great however, it is only 3 years old and starting to look very worn, even when I take immaculate care of my vehicle. Very disappointing.
General comments?
I will be contacting the BBB and suggest everyone else do the same. The price of this car is too high if the manufacturer is not going to back up its product when it is obviously a consistent problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Alero |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2003 |