10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3 miles

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problem #3

Nov 191998

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10 miles
Bought the vehicle new in Florida...from day one, the parking brake has never worked right...will not hold the vehicle on a hill when parking brake lever fully engaged. Took the vehicle to dealer service centers several times...parking brake would work for a few weeks, but would return to previous state of not working...ineffective. Finally fixed myself...problem was a defective brake adjuster screw.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 232000

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
When emergency parking brake was applied vehicle would roll or jerk. Dealer replaced transmission which did not correct the probelm.

- Ewing, VA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011999

Alero

  • miles
The parking brake does not keep the car from rolling backwards when on a slight grade. Dealer tried to fix by replacing part. Problem persists. They are at a loss as to how to fix. This could be an accident waiting to happen.

- West Hills, CA, USA

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