3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,500 miles

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problem #2

Mar 012004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles
The ignition lock did not fully engage the lock function, and allowed the key to be removed without engaging the "park" function on the automatic transmission.

- Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 142003

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles
While driving shifter button broke and the vehicle could not shift out of drive. Consumer stuck a screw driver where the button was to get the vehicle to shift into park. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who fixed the shifter.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

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