2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS from North America - Comments

I have had the rotors resurfaced on three occasions (first at 9000 miles) and replaced twice. They are beginning to pulsate again (at 45000)

The antennae had a "disconnect" somehow. They repaired easily

I am hearing a noise from engine that sounds "diesel-like," in past month, but the dealership says it's OK. Anyone else having this problem?

I love my car except for this constant rotor issue. If this is a manufacturer defect (which I have heard from at least two dealerships), why is it my problem to continuing paying for the repairs or replacement. I have over $4000 in GM Card savings toward purchase of a new GM next year and I will seriously consider moving to a foreign vehicle simply for this reason.

I am writing a direct letter GM and threatening Lemon Law (in two point font between each line) regarding the rotor issue. Maybe they'll get the picture. If I get anywhere, I'll write back. At minimum, they'll be covering the rotors till my extended warranty is up at 75,000.

I have a 2000 GLS model and had it since 6/00. I'm hearing the same diesel-like noise when I start it. It seems to go away after the engine kicks down. I haven't got it looked at yet. I've replaced my breaks twice, and am about to get them looked at again. My directionals and hazard lights will frequently stop working, and there is also a grinding noise int he steering when I turn. I have 60,000+ miles on it so everything is out of warranty. If you have any suggestions, please let me know!!! I will be buying foreign from here on!

I have a 2000 Alero too and have a grinding or clunking type noise that started just when you turn and got worse until it happened driving straight and/or turning. Had it looked at and they replaced all brakes and rotors and thought was fine, then happened a week later so they lubricated the struts and thought that would fix it (of course we know it wouldn't), so I just brought it back and they found out the clunking noise is the upper strut mounts are bad and need to be replaced. Luckily all of this happened within a couple days after getting the car and so the dealer is paying every penny of this. But I love the car and its fast engine and hate to get rid of it, but fear more problems will arise.

I have a 2000 gls as well. I just bought the lease out today. I had to get it safetied as well. Its got 55k on it. Never touched the brakes until yesterday, had to change the rotors and pads. Pads and rotors on the back are still okay. I did have the replace the strut mounts though. However, the warranty expired two weeks ago. After a serious amount of bitching they agreed to do it under warranty even though I was over 3 years. I have heard plenty of stories about having to frequently replace the brakes on this car, sounds like an engineering flaw.

8/25/03...12:56PM I am orig owner of 2000 Alero/GL2 & have had too many problems (current mileage 31,600K) ; Brakes/rotors replaced 3x..window replaced due too bad roller mech/scratch; battery replaced @6500 miles; replaced a/c HVAC unit. Luckily I had extended GM warranty when orig warranty ran-out.. TODAY, I have another PROBLEM, the leather on the dashboard is 'bubbling' and 'pulling away' from foam beneath the leather... The dealer informed me that my extended warranty DOES NOT cover this problem. The dealer is contacting the GM District for out-of-warranty approval to repair,(should know by 8/28/03). VERY SOON going back to buying a HONDA... This OLDS is a PIECE of JUNK.

I am original owner of 00 Alero. This car has treated me pretty good other than the brake problem,which seems to be occurring in most GM sedans. I have also replaced 3 front wheel bearings, but I now have 168 000 km.I'd buy another.