1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"It had potential, good riddance Oldsmobile!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering fluid disappears, I have to refill it every year or so.
The AC/heat fan doesn't work on setting 1 and 2 (of 5). I'm obviously not the only one.
Passenger power window mechanism had to be replaced.
Rear defrost stopped working in 2003.
I had my rotors turned at 8,000, replaced at 16,000, turned at 24,000, replaced at 33,000... I now use composite brake pads which seems to extend rotor life to around 30,000 miles.
Both front wheel bearings had to be replaced by 45,000 miles.
General comments?
I've always liked the look and performance of this car. If I saw my Toyota and Honda friends having the same problems I wouldn't complain.
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| Cheap in more ways than one |
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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 | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Calais |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2004 |