9.6

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

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problem #4

Jun 222000

Alero

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and upon applying brakes, vehicle continuously vibrated and trembled.

- Chicargo, IL, USA

problem #3

Aug 151999

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission was slipping & eventually stopped & wouldn't go in reverse. Dealer put new transmission in on 04-17- 2000, it locked up on 5-29-2000. Vehicle wouldn't move in any gear. To be transported to the dealer. Dealer will attempt to put another transmission in. Also, brakes were grinding when coming to a stop. Dealer said brakes were okay.

- Jefferson, MO, USA

problem #2

Apr 242000

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
When consumer applies brakes vehicle pulsates/vibrates and then veers to the right.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 312000

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
At any time when depressing the brakes vehicle would vibrate. Dealer has been contacted.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA