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I got my 2000 Alero gl in February and like the other comments I have had nothing, but problems. When I drive the car it just cuts out and I will let it sit for about 5 minutes and it will start again, but it will be very hesitant. I have had it on the computer and nothing comes up and I have had my gas filter changed twice in the last month. I have used the fuel injector stuff and nothing changes. I also am having problems with the brakes. They squeak like crazy and the rotors cause my tires and steering wheel to vibrate. I would have never bought this car if I had known of all the problems and also yes--the tire pressure light stays on also.
I also have a 2000 Old Alero GL, I brought it in Jan 2004.
This year alone I have had it in the shop 3 times the first time the car died on me and I had to have it towed to the shop it took them 4 days to figure out what was wrong it turned out the main fuse panel under the hood shorted out,
then not even a month later the ignition switch went out on
it, the fuel filter was so clogged they couldn't even get air through it. (note: have your fuel filter changed at least every 15000 mile.)
I just bought a 2000 Alero at the end of July from a used car dealership, I have been very fortunate with my car. The main thing that attracted me to the car like most is the smooth drive and the roomy inside and comfort it provides. However a week after I bought this car my service engine soon light came on, and my car was shaking, I thought no way this is not happening I bought the car a week ago. So I took it to an actual GM dealership and had them look for the problem, which turned out to be the vacuum hoses and the harness, which I got replaced for free at the dealer where I bought the car from. Since then I have had no problems with the car and it runs just as great as it did during the test drive. My car has 54,000 miles on it and it is running great. Ask about your vacuum harness that apparently can cause a lot of problems, good luck.
I have a 1999 oldsmobile alero, I too have brake problems, trac off light goes off and on. my main problem is that my car shakes very bad when stopped at a light or stop sign. it only does this when car is at normal temperature. I have had the water pump replaced and the injectors cleaned. still can't find a solution. if any answers please send comment and ill be read this sight for hopefully and answer to my problem.
I have a 2000 Alero GL that I bought in 2001. Everything has been working fine. I took the car in for the recall of the hazard light and wished I hadn't. As soon as I got the car back from the dealer, my signal lights stopped working. I complained to the dealer that they screwed it up when they replaced the hazard light. They said they didn't do anything to the signal lights and refused to fix them. I complained to GM and they said they wouldn't do anything either. I then wrote to the President of the dealership with a strongly worded letter, and he finally agreed to pay half of the cost to fix the signal lights. The whole assembly had to be replaced so it still cost me around $200 to fix. Just today, my drivers power window stopped working. I'm hoping its just a fuse or something simple.
Went in for a transmission flush and so while there I asked them to check out a sporadic light I didn't know, and my rear defrost that wasn't working. The light was low coolant which was caused by a leak in the intake gasket (its leaking coolant and oil). Took it to a trusted source and they said intake gaskets are a huge problem in Aleros, very common, very expensive and extensive. Rear defrost not working because the module was burnt and melted - how would that happen? I also had to replace rotors and brake pads/shoes after loud grinding happened when braking. Wish I found this site before buying the car. Serpentine belt also cracked. Quote to repair belt, intake and rear defrost - $1700 CDN.
I have a 2001 olds alero and the trac off, anti-lock and service vehicle soon lights came on my dash. The car was running fine, but I took it to a mechanic and it ended up being a wheel baring that needed to be fixed. So if you have the same problem it may result to this.
I have a 2001 Alero and have had a string of problems from day 1. When the car was finally delivered, the CD player was broken. There has been always been a chirping noise from the engine that no one can figure out. I just had a wheel bearing replaced and there is a crazy grinding noise coming from the front end of the car. The mechanism that steers the wheels had to be completely replaced.
I enjoy the car other than all the trouble it has caused me!
I have a 99 olds alero. I replaced intake gasket twice, ac once, and ignition switch once. Other than those problems everything has been minor such as battery, alternator etc. The car runs great and has 280,000 miles on it. For a total of about $2500 major repair I say the car has done great!
Just don't let the intake leak go undetected!
I purchased a 2000 alero about 4 months ago. I love the car, great handling, lots of room, and very comfortable. But I have had my fair share of problems. The low tire pressure light is always on. And there is this horrible tick in the engine that has gotten so bad that the car is undrivable. The tick has something to do with a rocker deep inside my engine and is kind of expensive to fix. It is my only vehicle and I had to take out a loan to get it. Now it is in the shop and I have no way to school or work. I love the car, but I am not sure if the money I am paying to fix it is worth the car itself.
I purchased my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero from a used car salesman. The writing should have been on the wall when he told me that the car only had one owner and he only took on long trips. I did research on the car and found out it had been acquired from a rental car agency. It ran fine the first 7 months, then the window started working on and off until it eventually stopped working. Soon after my radiator dumped. I was told I had to replace the intake manifold gasket it was replaced for $700. A year later on a vacation trip, the car stalled while traveling on the interstate. It started and ran fine 4 months later (last week) The steering wheel locked up and the car overheated. I took it to the dealership to find out it had a bad belt tension-meter, the water pump needed to be replaced along with the intake manifold gasket. A grand total of 1500,,not including the cost for 1 week rental rate. Learn from my mistake.
I purchased my '00 Alero w/40,000 miles on it in '02. It's now '06 and has over 105,000 miles. I've had it in the shop three times. New tires which after 70 some thousand miles in the first couple years ANY car would need, new brakes/rotors which is what the squeaking/grinding noise is and happens to EVERY vehicle when the brakes start wearing thin, and new battery which just about EVERY vehicle needs at one point or another. For how rough I've driven this car and how many miles I've put on it, this Alero has been excellent for me. I've never been through an accident (nothing more than the neighbor kid running his bike into a door) so I don't know how it is safety wise. I just know that if it were any other vehicle I would have had to junk it already. I'm still not looking to trade my Alero in. I love it's durability and low maintenance. And the fact that with still rising gas prices I spend maybe 17-20 bucks for a tank and lasts me for at least a week and a half! Go on, get the Alero. You won't regret it!
I have a 99 Olds Alero coupe. I also have the traction off and anti-lock lights on, and have taken it to a mechanic about it. I was told there are wires broken in the speed center of one of my wheels. To fix it they need to replace the wheel bearing. It sounds like a common Alero problem. I also have had issues with the low tire pressure light staying on. I recently found out there is an easy fix. In the fuse panel on the driver's side of the dash, there is a red Reset button. Press and hold until it flashes, then press again and it will go off. This button also works for the change oil light. Hope this helps someone!
I just bought a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero and I am having a problem starting it. It seems that when I try to start it the security warning light on it starts to blink, then the car will not start for at least 5 minutes or so. If anyone knows what I can do about this problem please let me know. I have had it to several garages, but no one seems to know how to correct this.
I have had my 2000 Alero for about 5 years now. It has never given me a major issue until recently. If I am taking a long trip and going about 70 mph the car will suddenly just shut off like I have run out of gas. I will wait a few minutes and start it back up and it is fine. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?