2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS review from North America

Dome light fell off during the first week.

Brakes and front rotors done at 20,000k. GM paid for this as a good will gesture because of low mileage.

Ignition cylinder failed at 22,000k - one month past 3 year coverage. Cost $500 to replace.

Driver's side window doesn't work - intermittent problem. Took it in to get fixed, it started working before they could find out what the problem was, so nothing got fixed.

ABS/Traction/Service Vehicle Soon lights were intermittent for about two weeks. Problem stopped for about 2 months, but lights are on all the time now - at least they should be able to find this problem. Co-worker has a Grand Prix that had these lights come on, dealer wanted $750 to fix it. She got it done at a local garage that her son goes to, and only paid $350 - name brand parts were used, not generic.

When everything is working, it's a nice car.

Lots of power, not too hard on gas, and comfortable.

My favourite colour is blue, but it wasn't an option when I bought mine, although I see blue Aleros out there.

I was going to keep this car for a few years after the final payment, but if there are too many repairs I may reconsider that.