6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,000 miles

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problem #5

Jun 012005

Alero 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 55,000 miles
Vinyl dashboard covering began to peel up at front edge, presumably becoming unglued in the sun. After a year, there is a lot of rippling in the trim and the length of the peel is about 12 inches. I observed the same condition on another Alero in a parking lot.

- Tecumseh, 00, USA

problem #4

Jun 102003

Alero 6-cyl

  • miles
Rotors bad, brakes bad, wheels leak air, windows leak air in, windshied shakes, engine runs high temps and knocks, paint is starting to rust. Cd player is always shuting off. Dealer has not done a thing to help and my car is under warranty for a few more months. I need help soon.

- Fairview Park, OH, USA

problem #3

Jun 022002

(reported on)

Alero 4WD

  • miles
Moulding for the rear window had to be replaced, also the power window regulator went out.

- Mt. Laurel, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jun 102001

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Top gasket or trim ring that holds front windshield has fallen off while driving at 65 mph on interstate. Consumer had to use duct tape until he reached dealer. Dealer will reglue windshield.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #1

Dec 132000

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water is leaking in the seals, and windows keep fogging up. Dealer corrected the leak, but windows are still fogging up. Consumer states that dealer refuses to repair damage caused by water leak.

- Wallingford, CT, USA