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The Alero was my first American built auto in 23 years. It just may end up being my last!
1 out of 10 people that have positive comments do not voice their opinion. Where as 3 out of 4 people that have negative experiences do voice. So the small number of complaints in this room does not show that the Alero is poor quality. Granted it is not the best, but then again it does not cost a lot either.
Like I said I have experience with an Alero for two years and it is great. No problems there, mine is brand new just over a month old, and no problems there. Granted it is very new, but still some problems you can foresee. I even went as far as to try and get it to leak and see if there is a problem. Nothing, I could not get it to leak even with putting the hose up to the windows/sunroof and gutters. There was no water leakage.
Once again I understand that you are not having a good experience, but that doesn't mean that ALL Aleros are bad. In fact it is more the other way around, almost all Aleros are great! There are always a few bad apples, no matter the brand.
Lata
Was wondering is any of you w/ the 5 spd have an issue with the clutch getting kinda stuck. It feels like the floor mat is wedged in (but it's not). I think it only happens if I press the clutch far down.
This happens maybe once every 20 or 30 times. Not sure if its happening bacause I press all the way down or of there is a linkage bind happening.
Otherwise all is great w/ the Alero.
Sil
Dear Oldsmobile Customer:
We want your experience owning your 2000 Oldsmobile Alero model vehicle to be better than any other you've had... which is why we're writing. We have learned that your 2000 Oldsmobile Alero model vehicle may exhibit a condition in which the 'Generator Low Voltage' indicator light on the instrument panel will not illuminate
under low voltage conditions. If the battery voltage drops low enough, the engine will eventually stop running or fail to start.
What We Have done: To correct this condition, your dealer will install new calibration software. This service will be performed for you at no charge.
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If you have any questions or need any assistance, just contact your dealer or the Oldsmobile Customer Relations Center at 1 -800-442-6537.
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Also, have you people find it difficult for the car to start. When I drive the car, I find that i have to wait like about 5 seconds or more for the alero to start. Also, when the car is first started after sitting at night, the car seems to hesitate somewhat when i pull out of my driveway and drive for about 5 mins.
Finally, in the trunk do you feel GM cut corners, like the plastic trim below the rear parcel shelf that is used to cover the sheet metal that allows access into the cabin???
Any help would be appreciated... Thanks....
Either way you won't be unhappy. I love my car and my mom has had over 2 years of problem free driving on the Alero.
Here's what it seems like to me... When I start the Alero I have to press the clutch ALL the way to the floor. But when you shift gears you only need to travel about 50% of the way down. If you press the clutch down 75%+ down on a gear shifting it has a tendancy to get stuck (or bound up)... When you let go of the clutch... but it sets stuck for a moment and thus causes a rough shift. Seems like a linkage problem.
B. Bazinet...I don't agree about the Sports Suspension package. The 16" wheels and Goodyear Eagle tires do make a big difference, especially when combined with the spoiler.
Jauto98...How do you like the looks of the Vent Visors? I'm struggling with the idea of putting them on. Are the installed inside the window channel or outside on the trim?
Service Bulletin Number: 98831520
Bulletin Sequence Number: 277
Date of Bulletin: 9810
NHTSA Item Number: SB602752
Make: OLDSMOBILE
Model: ALERO
Year: 1999
Component: VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS
Summary: COMPLAINTS OF ONE OR MORE DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES. *YC
Go with your heart!
The '02 Alero will have the same 2.2 litre engine as can be found in the Saturn L-series.
It is 135 hp vs the current 150hp (2.4 litre).
Does anyone have any thoughts as to which is the better of the two (assuming the price points stay the same for '02). Obviously the current 4-cyl has more HP, but is the Saturn 4-cyl a more refined (better mpg?) engine. Any - all - thoughts appreciated for someone pondering buying an '01 now .... or an '02 when they come out.
Thanx in advance!
Finally has anyone tried to find an intake kit for the V6 Alero? I have tried everything and can't locate one. Also, I am looking for a performance muffler. Any help would be appreciated.
The Edmunds Saturn board feels the 135hp engine is a bit more refined and fuel efficient than the current. Any thoughts out there appreciated.
I'm really surprised they are changing engines given the Alero will be phased out in 2-3 years.
Bob (bobjoynes@hotmail.com)
This was bought off the Koons of Manassas lot in Virginia on January 2nd. They just received a rather large inventory of 01 Aleros, 15 of them sedans (some with the new "Spring Special Edition" package), but they have 2 Coupes; 1 Blue GLS with the power sunroof option and 1 Red GL4 with the Spring Special Edition package. Their inventory is listed at wwww.koonsofmanassas.com if anyone in the area is interested.
I am pretty excited about the prospect of that engine in the Alero. Although you give up about 15 ponies, the 2.2 is a smoothie! If we can avoid getting an SUV next spring, we will likely get an Alero.
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The price sounds OK, the finance rate too. But there are ways that the dealer can end up overcharging you.
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