Fuel injectors needed to be cleaned and replaced after first 6 months.
Have had front wheel bearings replaced 3 times both by dealer and after market parts, which is a huge expense!
On my third set of brakes and rotors.
Gasket in engine went bad due to corrosion that dealer claimed was due to the "Dex-cool" antifreeze. Another huge expense!
Water pump replaced at 50,000 miles.
Blower switch replaced at 40,000 miles.
Strap from bearing to computer replaced on both wheels.
Two sets of tires, besides the ones that came on the car.
Now need to replace the struts, but am reluctant to put anymore money into this car.
Oh, and don't forget the serpentine belt that had to be replaced after the water pump leaked on it!!
I thought it was a really "hot" car when I bought it! Imagine my surprise when I found out just how "hot" it really was!
By far the worst car I have ever owned! It was my second Oldsmobile purchase, and the first one was also a lemon! You think I would have learned!
Have had extensive correspondence with Oldsmobile, and like everyone else, gotten no satisfaction! They do not stand behind this product, which is very unfortunate!
If all these people feel like I do, it's no wonder they are going out of business!!
Yeah olds was one of gm's best companies back in the day, but the quality slipped bad in the 80's and 90's it's no suprise that olds is no longer around and I bet gm is gonna start retiring other names in the future probably Pontiac or Buick.
Your olds needs more torque.
This doesn't help your case, but the 99's gave the most problems during the first model year. Some are better than others for whatever reason. You had replaced all the parts that generally go. The engine and trans will take many miles.
DEXcool caused a problem? DEXcool is what GM says you're supposed to use!
DEX-Cool is HORRIBLE for your cars - never use it, always use the Green antifreeze. I have a 1999 Olds Alero and I cannot tell you everything that has went wrong with it. Fortunately for me, my husband is a mechanic. Last summer he had my car completely apart, motor and all to try and fix it. He was able to repair some, but now more stuff is happening. These vehicles are definitely a piece of junk - will never buy a GM product again!!
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