2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
"A sad decline of American-made business ideas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The drivers side window came off of the track at 35,000 miles. It was replaced under warranty. The same drivers window track went bad at 53,000 miles... it was not under warranty... $600 to replace that is with labor. Just had that fixed and 2 weeks later the drivers side backseat window did the same thing. Mind you, no kids in the family and that window has probably been up and down only on sporadic occasions, I say less than 50 times, if that.
General comments?
I am very disappointed that this is not a recall item on this model of the door mechanism. I have seen recalls for less... like the the little old down clip for the middle of the seats compartment that was not really an issue anyway. Yes, a hindrance to the function... but yet functions as intended. That could of been overlooked, unlike the use of the windows.
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| It is a good-looking money pit that I no longer trust. |
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| Typical GM Money Pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 111 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2003 |