10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,250 miles

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problem #8

Apr 101999

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
Front seat does not lock in position, front driver side bearing defective, driver power window malfunctions.

- Nashotah, WI, USA

problem #7

Oct 012002

Alero

  • miles
The rear drivers side seat has come detached. It is possible to lift the seat up, and I can see no way to re-attach it. It seems unsafe in the event of an accident.

- Raytown, MO, USA

problem #6

Apr 011999

Alero

  • miles
The passenger seat does not lock into place adequately. It rolls forward and backward anytime it is adjusted and must be manually locked into place after each adjustment to prevent rolling. The possible dangers included losing footing when stepping into the vehicle to sit down and the seat rolls back and rolling forward when braking into the front windshield.

- Camden, MO, USA

problem #5

Aug 042001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
Sun roof assemby failed, required 3 months to replace/repair. Brake pads replaced on all 4 wheels at low mileage. Seat belt on driver latch is loose on seat belt. Rear seat does not lock in place. Battery leaked causing failure to start, battery replaced, but no other components were checked by dealer.

- New Market, MD, USA

problem #4

May 011999

Alero

  • miles
Vehicle has been taken in to the dealership 6 times due to the seat leaning to the right and the seat reclining while driving. Dealer has made one attempt to fix the problem but seems to still have the same problems...on going problem

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #3

May 011999

Alero

  • miles
Vehicle has been taken in to the dealership 6 times due to the seat leaning to the right and the seat reclining while driving. Dealer has made one attempt to fix the problem but seems to still have the same problems...on going problem

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 301999

Alero

  • miles
Both front seats have a razor sharp edge under the front seats where the rear passengers put their feet. My daughter, while wearing sandels cut her foot on it. Leather shoes have been damaged also. The factory will not alow the dealer to deburr the edges. They say it would violate federal law. Material was glued on and fell off. The car in the showroom has the same problem. We are having no success with the factory in solving the problem.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #1

Nov 231999

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- West Sand Lake, NY, USA