10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,500 miles

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problem #2

Sep 132013

Alero

  • miles
1. Security turns on while driving, making the vehicle to spin but not drive normally on road or highway when driving 2. Horn malfunctioning, stops working when security turns on while driving 3. Seatbelt warning and airbag light flashing when security turns on while driving, seatbelt becomes locked preventing driver from being able to move to check blind spots or rear while driving 4. Emergency lights become disabled when security lights turn on Key ignition was inspected and fixed according to recall. The above are things that have been noticed by new driver/owner. Only drive when necessary to avoid traffic accidents. Do not have money to pay a dealership or GM to check problems. These problems occurred since day 1 after purchasing the vehicle.

- Dalton, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 252003

Alero 4-cyl

  • 13,000 miles
Ltr fm julie zawadzki (NY) request assistance in securing a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero she rented fm budget rent-A-car, her husband was injured in a vehicle crash when the seatbelt & airbag failed. The vehicle hit a snow bank, went up and then rolled 60 feet down an embankment.

- Baldwinsville, NY, USA

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