1999 Oldsmobile Alero engine problems

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Body, Engine · 78,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was further inspected by the repair shop and the mechanic indicated that the timing chain was worn. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the contact indicated that the console cover was not closing properly. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v140000 (structure) and the federal safety agency campaign number:14v400000 (electrical system); however, the parts were not available. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not able to specify when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures several times. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 97,213 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 32 MPH the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. In order to stop the vehicle the contact engaged the emergency brake. During the failure all of the warning lights illuminated. The speedometer also began to display random speeds ranging from 0 MPH to 100 MPH. The vehicle also stalled while driving. The hazard lights would not function. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 97,213.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Power windows have both went out had to replace the motor for that, 2 times now the rack and pinion has came out and 2 times I have had to replace altenator had to replace overflow resorvoir I dont find this to be a reliable or safe car to be in. I bought it used so who knows what has happened before I got it I forgot to mention my part-time signal lights they work when they want to and I had to replace air conditioning compresser I have only had car 5 yrs myself and its so not worth the money I have put into it the dates vary but the first was in 2004 and the last was 2009.

Filed Apr 13, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My 1999 oldsmobile alero has had a major problem with 1.manifold gaskets leaking. 2. All of the windows failing by falling off the tracks or the regulator itself failing. Three times for the drivers side window! 3.the turn signals have stopped working correctly, clicking constantly. 4.the gas gauge stopped working 5. The interior leather curled up on the dash, which I notice on many other alero's I've seen.

Filed Mar 1, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MI

Gas gauge is always off, I have to fill the gas tank up atleast 2-3 a day. Maybe there is a leak from recall, or the recall form the gas tank. Also spent $700.00 for a recalled intake manifold gasket.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TN

Car began to overheat two days ago. Intake manifold gasket replaced a year ago. Dealership stated the intake manifold needs to be replaced again. We also found out that we may have a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked engine--which means a new motor. Car has 80,000 miles on it and has been very well taken care of. We are devastated as this is our daughter's car and she is about to be a freshman in college. The car broke down on her while traveling down an interstate-at night.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Engine · IL

Engine cooling system: blower motor and resistor have malfunctioned numerous times. Initial malfunction was in 2003 and has been repaired approx. 12 times to date.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Engine · 73,277 miles · MI

In march 2006 at 73,277 miles I had to have the intake manifold gaskets, valve cover gaskets & water pump assembly replaced due to a constant antifreeze leak. Then in april 2007 at 87,452 miles had to have the head gasket replaced due to the same problem. Was told by the mechanic this was a common problem & gm even changed the intake manifold so the one I had put on in 2007 was different than the one in 2006 because they have had so many problems. Seemed like they should be reimbursing people & having a recall because they obviously knew about the problem.

Filed Jan 26, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 75,000 miles · TX

I have had an 99' oldsmobile alero for 7 years. It has had almost every problem listed on this website. It has had an over heating problem every year since I got it and I have spent thousands in repairs for the cooling system, fuel pump, poor interior manufacturer, AC/heater blower motor settings failure, fuel gauge failure, transmission leakage, poor springs/struts, gear slipping, hard starting, water leaking in from rain under glove compartment, off alignment (set three times in year), poor gas mileage, overheating or running above normal temperature and sudden overheating without notice of gauge lights or sounds. Has had front right caliper failure locking brake pads down against rotor causing burnout of pads,rotor warping, caliper cylinder damage. Has had power steering pump leakage. This car is a lemon and gm should not be allowed to get away with selling unsafe, worthless vehicles. The only reason I still have mine running is because I have put a lot of personal as well as paid labor into its upkeep over the years due to that I cant afford another car.

Filed Jan 13, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · TN

1999 olds alero 70,000 miles and will have to spend over 700 replacing the intake manifold gasket. If we do not repair, will lose engine at over 2500 expense. We have talked to shops and read internet issues predominant on this same issue. Gm should do a recall on this vehicle due to so many complaints on this issue.