1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
"Great at first, tired lately"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil and coolant mixing in lower intake manifold. Had to be replaced. Cost $1,000.
Four times the car has been serviced for water leaking inside the compartment. Twice the fuse panel has been replaced. Water triggers trunk release while driving. Yes my trunk flies open while I am driving.
Always had the grinding sound from under front axle or front wheels. Stopped asking about this problem. Did get some kind of answer, but never fixed. Happens mostly around slow turns. For example, pulling into a parking space.
Speed control also went for the fan. First two positions did not work.
Rear speaker blew and rear defroster don't work.
Also, with the water leaking into the fuse panel, door locks did not work properly whether inside the car or using the remote.
General comments?
I'm feed up with this hunk of junk.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2004 |