10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,390 miles

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problem #4

Sep 092005

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,561 miles
1999 Oldsmobile Alero - consumer's car was involved in an accident and the hub assembly that holds the rear passenger struts sheared off. While driving at 65 mph the rear wheel broke off and the car turned sideways and went off the highway. There was no impact, but the car did flip side ways. The accident caused the front suspension to break. The vehicle has not been looked at by a mechanic. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told there was no recall on this vehicle for this part. A police report was taken. There was one injury.

- Glensfalls, NY, USA

problem #3

Mar 272000

Alero

  • miles
Squeeking noise can be heard in the rear of the vehicle.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 272000

Alero

  • miles
Squeeking noise can be heard in the rear of the vehicle.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 172000

(reported on)

Alero 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The left rear control arm attaching bolt came off causing the arms to disengage from the spindle support.(attorney for client)

- Cleveland, OH, USA