1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"A comfortable and reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear defrost broke at 55000 kms. (not fixed)
Shifter lever broke at 60000 kms. (not fixed)
Low pressure power steering line leaked at 90000kms. ($100 fixed)
Alternator rebuilt at 90000kms. ($100 approx. fixed)
High pressure power steering line leaked at 100000 kms. ($120 fixed)
Maintenance work done:
Tires replaced at 105000 km.
Brake pads and rotors replaced at 105000 kms (long overdue)
Sometimes when at a stop sign, as soon as you start to go it will sputter and the speedometer will go haywire for a couple of seconds.
General comments?
Overall we have to say we are quite pleased with the Alero, it has taken us halfway across the country and back twice with no problems, plus many other little trips. However, it scares us to see all the complaints and we are knocking on wood that nothing major happens to our car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 107000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2004 |