10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 312007

Alero

  • miles
Rear defroster circuit failure. Fuse ok, relay ok, window imprint ok. Rear electrical defrost and antenna module fails. Rear visibility in cold climate completely blocked when rear. Window frosted. Many customers on the internet are complaining of the same problem and some have reported that the connector to the electrical module inside the rear-column on the passenger side is overheating and melting, breaking the electrical contact.

- Blainville, 00, USA

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problem #1

Jan 042005

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Consumer stated the defogger lines exploded. As a result, a small fire erupted. No injuries reported....consumer didn't call fire department or report it to police department.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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