1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L from North America
Summary:
It had potential, good riddance Oldsmobile!
Faults:
Power steering fluid disappears, I have to refill it every year or so.
The AC/heat fan doesn't work on setting 1 and 2 (of 5). I'm obviously not the only one.
Passenger power window mechanism had to be replaced.
Rear defrost stopped working in 2003.
I had my rotors turned at 8,000, replaced at 16,000, turned at 24,000, replaced at 33,000... I now use composite brake pads which seems to extend rotor life to around 30,000 miles.
Both front wheel bearings had to be replaced by 45,000 miles.
General Comments:
I've always liked the look and performance of this car. If I saw my Toyota and Honda friends having the same problems I wouldn't complain.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 13th January, 2004
27th Jan 2004, 12:04
I own a "99 GL and the fan problem is just a replacement of the switch, $20-something repair.