2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America
"Junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two weeks after I bought my car, I had to replace the power steering pump.
Service Vehicle Soon, Track off, and Anti lock lights have been on for the last 3 months.
Need new Wheel Bearings.
Service Engine Soon light comes on once and awhile and car will shift hard, feels like it has a shift kit in it.
My car will not start if there is less than 1/2 a tank of gas.
Breaks are starting to make a weird grinding/clicking noise.
All four windows have scratch marks on them from something inside the door scratching them when you roll them down.
Useless in the winter if there is more than 1/2 inch of snow on the ground.
General comments?
I have had this car for less than 6 months, and it was the first time I ever bought a car. It is the biggest money pit, and I will never buy a GM product again.
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| Never own one again |
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| Very good |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 24th April, 2004 |