2000 Oldsmobile Alero from North America
Summary:
CRAP
Faults:
A) Broken manifold leaking coolant.
B) Faux leather curls up on dash.
C) Driver side window is stuck down (makes a cracking sounds when engaged)
D) Brakes lights went out, still don't know why.
E) Brakes suck and always need pad replacement.
F) Don't buy this car if you haven't already.
General Comments:
I would love to run this car off a bridge, or perhaps plow it into a wall. It has been nothing but a nightmare since I bought it. I'm currently driving around with a trash bag over my drivers side window because the window is stuck down. Needless to say, I look completely trashy driving around looking like a bum and can't even see out the drivers side window.
On top of that, I just had my manifold repaired - that was an adventure. Luckily I have family that does work on cars. Unfortunately they didn't know it was this much work cut out for them when it came to the Alero, otherwise I would have been told not to buy it. They should change the name to Error-O instead because this car is a piece of "fill in the rest".
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 22nd September, 2006
27th Oct 2006, 12:47
I bought a brand 2001 Alero and I am having the same problems with temperature gauge stuck on zero, replaced the front rotors twice and back rotors once, replaced front wheel bearings and very poor gas mileage. I lso have rust problems on the front underside of the hood where the metals meet. After this experience and the dealer's attittude, I am not going to buy another GM vehicle again.