10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 34,374 miles
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Accelerator sticks - on 5 occasions. Took to a GM dealership service center - they could not figure it out. Took it to an independant service center - they could not figure it out.
- Jefferson, OH, USA
Regarding 2000 Oldsmobile Alero - intermittent failure/ malfunction of anti-lock brakes and traction control while braking to a stop.upon starting the vehicle, the anti-lock brake system would appear to work fine. The traction control system, indicated by the "low trac" light may or may not be lit, indicating a problem. Shortly after driving the vehicle and while braking to a stop, the traction control system seems to sense a slippery road and activates the anti-lock brakes, causing the brakes to disengage and then slowly re-engage, as if stopping on slippery pavement. However, this has been happening on dry, normal pavement at normal speed and stops. Having the brakes disengage while braking to a stop increases the needed stopping distance and requires the driver to either turn to avoid a collision or use the emergency break to stop. Note that the the red brake failure light is not on during this condition. After stopping, the amber "anti-lock", "trac off", and "service vehicle soon" lights are lit and the vehicle appears to deactivate the anti-lock and traction control system for the rest of the trip. The brakes then work fine, with these systems deactivated.
- Lancaster, NY, USA
The vehicle also makes noise and jumping forward by itself.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
The vehicle also makes noise and jumping forward by itself.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
Consumer experiencing problems with cruise control.
- Fitchburg, MA, USA
Consumer states she has experienced sudden acceleration and hesitations problems, and is always being told everything is ok.
- Fitchburg, MA, USA
Everytime the consumer uses the cruise control, the warning lights and chimes come on.
- Mesa, AZ, USA
Vehicle experienced water leakages onto back of instrument panel, and caused an electrical shortage to the instrument gauges. Also, problem with throttle control sticking in open position, and causing acceleration/sudden runner way of vehicle. Was able to gain control without injury and damages. Vehicle at dealer shop. Please feel free to provide any further details.
- Blacksburg, VA, USA
- Tacoma, WA, USA