1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL from North America - Comments

Two days after I got the car Interior light fell out of ceiling.

The hazard button fell into the dashboard one week after getting the car.

Rotors and brakes replaced at 31,000.

Rotors cut at 39,000.

Battery and cables replaced and water pump replaced at 55,000.

Driver's window opens when it wants to.

Air leak coming from back window.

Rear defogger broke at 70,000.

Rotors and brakes replace again.

Engine surging and car is dying out- but dealership can't get the engine to do that for them, therefore problem doesn't really exist.

Rotor cut at 81,000.

Replace power steering system at 88,000.

The car is quick and attractive.

Interior is nice overall and comfortable.

Car handles well on wet or slick roads.

I would never buy one of these cars again or recommend anyone to buy one. I had a 1994 chevy cavalier before and never had one problem with it.

I agree with this reviewer's assessment. I inherited a 99 Alero after my mother passed away and keep it mainly for sentimental reasons. However, it has become a bottomless money pit. My other car is a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with nearly 100,000 miles on it; it's used as our primary commuting car (100 miles each day). I have NEVER had a problem with its reliability (knock on wood). I always know it will start and get me to my destination. The Cavalier is certainly smaller and less powerful than the Alero, but far more reliable and MUCH better on gas.

I too have the issue of my Alero surging and dying, but it will not happen when I take it to the shop. I've wasted hundreds of dollars and still cannot fix it. I can't find an answer on the web either. I'm going to end up trading it in to get another car, which is a shame.

It would really be nice if they would recall these Aleros back and check out these problems we are having... just like many of you all - I've had to deal with the same problems over & over again - and a brake job isn't cheap! Not when you got to get them twice a year!!! Not to mention faulty lights, fans, molding, windows, gauges... and whatever else falls apart.

I love the looks, gas mileage is great! It runs and rides very well --------- I've just had so many many other problems - over & over again! I just finally got my car paid off - it wasn't cheap! I can't afford to buy another one - sooooo I wish us all the best of luck who owns an Alero...