The lower intake gasket & oil pump drive o-ring seal is leaking coolant internal & is mixing with oil, engine will need to be replaced. This car is only 2 1/2 yrs old, the intake gasket and o-ring seal should not leak fluid; this must be a manufacturer's defect. I have taken the car in for service (fitzgerald auto mall- maryland) consistently. .... Idlerpulley - I had the serpentine belt replaced in nov 2001(113.38). In february while driving on the interstate all of car systems began to fail. Once the alternator was drained dry and the car coolant, the battery died, because the serpentine belt came off. After two hours in the rain we were able to get the belt back on and I took the car to the dealership the following day. The dealership discovered the idler pulley bearing was loose and needed to be replaced...this cost $117.47. The dealership would not pay claim any liability, because it had been two months since they had replaced ther serpentine belt and felt anything could of happened since november. I am sure it is not common for an idler pulley bearing to become loose, this may be a manufacturer's defect. Thank you.
1999 Oldsmobile Alero engine complaints
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Water pump was defective.
The front brakes and rotors have been replaced twice. The brakes are vibrating again when you try to stop at a higher rate of speed. The check engine light and service engine soon have been on at least 6 times. The fuel injectors have had to be replaced 4 times.
Consumer complains that brakes are bad, dealership made repairs.
Engine failed and was replaced twice.
Power steering has been replaced twice.
While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH vehicle shutdown without warning. Vehicle was almost involved in a rear end crash, due to this condition. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter .
While pulling out of parking lot vehicle commenced to smoke severely. Vehicle taken to a independent repair shop, and informed that catalytic converter had gone bad and needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
Water pump is leaking some kind of liquid, and engine is always getting hot. Contacted dealer, and the dealer can't do much about problem.
The vehicles brakes failed while driving causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle and resulted in property damage to both vehicles, the consumer is request reimbursement. Nlm
The interior trim pieces and door panels were replaced due to warping.
I purchased my 1999 oldsmobile alero on 4/20/00. Four days later, the car overheated. It overheated approximentley 10-12 times after that, each time with me bringing it back to the selling dealership to fix the problem. Each time I took the car back, something in the engine was replaced and I was told it was ok. No more than 5 miles down the road, the car would overheat. It seemed to be a mystery to everbody. Finally, I suggested to the dealership to possibly change the thermostat. They did and that ended the overheating problem. Now, a month later, the factory warranty is up- so olds wont help me, the dealerships warranty is up, so they wont help - they blame olds. I do have an extended warranty, but I dont think it covers a lot of the repairs that need to be done. Ive already had to pay $250 before it totally broke down. And besides this has been going on since I got the car when it was within the "bumper to bumper". The engine will not hold antifreeze (been going on for about 2 week), we put it in and 5 min. Down the road its gone! Its started overheating again, and right now is totally undrivable!! I have to use my works company car (lucky they are so nice) to get back and forth to work with. I bought a 1999 so that I would have a reliable car that I could trust to not give me these kinds of drastic problems! - so bad that it doesnt even work anymore!! I have been on the phone with oldsmobile numerous times and they are of no help!!! So, I've come to my last straw, ive gone to a consumer lawyer to help me figure this mess out...oh yeah, did I mention that I am a 20 year old female - what do I know??? - I have saved all of my receipts, have pics, and a file with olds. Someone has to do something!! I want revenge and to be compensated for this!!! And the way the lawyer talks, I cant sue unless they dont contact me when they recieve the letter of demand to fix the car. But obviously they will. I want more than that. Im ready for a battle!!
While driving at about 40 MPH passenger side door came ajar, not able to close and latch properly. Repetetive problems with rear defroster. Low tire pressure warning light inaccurate. *ak.et. There were two incident of cracked radiator cap. There were three incidents of interior trunk release button failure. Gas guage malfunctioned.
On three occasions I have driven my car to my destination and when I go to get back in the car it won't start. It have left me stranded each time and a tow truck was called. The dates this happened was 8/22/99, 9/14/99-9/17/99 & 9/22/99-current. The dealership still has my car to this date. They admit that there is a defect which they thought was the fuel pressure regulator because they've had this problem in other alero's, but apparantly that wasn't it. I forgot to add that after the car sits for awhile, it starts back up, so the it won't duplicate itself at the dealership. You never know when this will happen, but I have noticed that it has occurred within 24 hours after filling the tank up with fuel and I told them this because I thought it may have something to do with it not starting up or something in the fuel line was defective. I personally think that the car needs to be recalled. I've only had the car for 5 months and its been in the shop twice. The first time it happened it was on a weekend and the dealership was closed. So far my car has been in the shop cumulative 15 days. I think this is a safety issue because it has left me and my son stranded and I don't know if this has happened to anyone else, but I feel that the consumers need to know this. This is my only means of transportation and I do not feel comfortable in that car any longer and am not taking it back. We have yet to work out a resolution to this problem. Please contact the dealership and the manufacturer (general motors) to investigate this problem. This could result in a much more serious problem if the defects aren't detected. I spoke with brent walls, gm factory representative @ 1‑800‑823‑0055 x8174. I have also filed a complaint with oldsmobile 1‑800‑442‑6537 file #990072405 and with the attorney general's office and bbb autoline. Please contact me with any suggestions or to discuss this claim. I appreciate any help you can give me.
Rear main seal oil leak., oil blowing onto exhaust pipe. *ak.
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