While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Dealership informed the consumer that problem was pertained to intake manifold failure. The problem had not been resolved.
The worst 1998 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Vehicle will not move in either direction
- Comments on switching between local stations or cross talk in metropolitan areas with several strong AM...
What 1998 Oldsmobile Alero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consume rwas traveling about 60 MPH on highway. And without prior warning rear passenger tire tread separated from wheel. He was able to pull over to the shoulder of road. General ameri tires, 400sl #t2257515.
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Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero
Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero, fewer than a typical Alero model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have bad engine?
The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (88 complaints), 1999 (85 complaints) and 2001 (61 complaints).
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