10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,765 miles

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problem #6

May 202004

Alero 4-cyl

  • 58,588 miles
The consumer had the vehicle in the park position and vehicle jumped into reverse. This caused the vehicle to spin around in a 360 motion. The passenger jumped out of the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle came to a dead stop when it hit a ditch head on.

- Erin, TN, USA

problem #5

May 282000

Alero

  • miles
I hve had this car for a year now and they have did over 7,000 dollars repairs on it so far they need to recall this Alero. No safety defect listed.

- Phx, AZ, USA

problem #4

Jan 232001

Alero

  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated which almost caused a crash. Pedal went to floor and occupant used brakes trying to stop. Once vehicle went up to 80rpms, shifted gears and it went back down.

- Shelbyville, IL, USA

problem #3

Jun 061999

Alero

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and was unable to stop the vehicle by braking, consumer also recieved lacerations to the top of the foot when she put her foot out the door to attemt to stop vehicle. Nlm

- Hamden, CT, USA

problem #2

Feb 221998

Alero

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle is jerking and lurching forward. Also, when taking key out of ignition all other electrical items keep coming on, and brake rotors continue to wear out. Dealer can't determine the cause of problems.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #1

Jun 231999

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When tapping the brakes to turn speed control off, the car accelerates. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Shiocton, WI, USA