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Piece of Junk
MrLee, 10/31/2005
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Don't buy this car if your life depends on it. The computer system is garbage, mine has been repaired over four times and it is still broken. The security system is broken, and the car won't start. The windows leak, ruining the carpet (which won't be replaced) and after they are fixed, they fall off the track. The rotors warped after only 12,000 miles and only third party replacements make it stop. The intake manifold leaks coolant.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
Geografer, 11/15/2003
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had nothing but problems with this car since day 1. Back rotor brakes have been resurfaced 4 times (only 28K miles on car) and already need to be done again. There are random electrical problems (blinkers will randomly quit working while driving but turn the hazard lights on few seconds they will work again/radio will not turn off after car is off, keys out and doors open and will stay on constantly until suddenly going off as it should) that they can't seem to find an explanation for so can't fix. I bought this car because it claimed to be low maintenance but has been anything but. It has been in for repairs at least 6 times a year.
Looks nice on the outside. Poison inside
Kmarz555, 12/25/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Where to start? Within the first year I owned it; the entire transmission went out. Luckily, the warranty covered that. However, the abs system on this thing is the worst I've ever seen. The ABS light always comes on, they want hundreds to fix it. The worse though is the knock sensor issues. I spent $2000 to fix it once, as soon as I got it back, it went out again. I took into the dealership for that one repair alone over 10 times! They still can't figure it out--the service manager claims its a manufacturing defect. The front CV joints sound like they're about to fall off--every time I turn I hear a loud rubbing noise (Those have been replaced too). Overall, I've suffered too long...
Over 220,000 and still running strong
Curt, 08/13/2010
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I brought this car in 04 used with only 30,000 miles. Now it's 2010 with 220,458 and still running. Just minor repairs (oil change, minor tune-up, brakes & tires). I'm still shocked over how reliable this car is.
Alero = "lemon"
Timo, 07/15/2002
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In the last nine months I've had the Alero, I've had to bring it in to have warranty work done 4 different times. It feels cheaply made and has proven itself to be just that. I expected alot more.