Wheel bearing wore out at 52000 miles. Battery terminal post broke off. Brake caliper melted at 51000 miles. Two power steering lines burst at 59000. The cost of the repair for the power steering problem is an estimate I got from a mechanic, but I have not yet repaired. I'm hoping for a recall before I take any action. My complaints are based on the fact that there's no good reason for any of those things to need repair that serious. Aren't wheel bearings and power steering lines supposed to last for a while?
1999 Oldsmobile Alero steering complaints
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Power steering fluid return line leaked and lost all fluid, requiring replacement. Connection from metal hose to reinforced rubber hose had failed.
Bad vibration at highway speeds.had wheels aligned,tires balanced, tie rods ,both front axles, both front bearings, front disc brakes(rotors and pads), both front struts replaced. Vibration at times gets bad enough to lose control. None of the above solutions fixed the problem.
Power steering pump has been replaced once for grinding noise. It needs to be replaced again for whining noise and loss of power steering. Since oldsmobile dealership closed their doors after 36 years the extended warranty I purchased through them is not valid and have to pay for it myself. Bbb and state atty general's office were of no help with finding/having delaership honor the warranty.
Consumer noticed a noise coming from power steering system. Dealer determined power steering pump needed to be replaced. On 4 feb 2002, at first start, consumer was not able to steer vehicle, it was towed to dealer. Power steering pump needed to be replaced. *ak
Engine failed and was replaced twice.
Power steering has been replaced twice.
Abs senor light and the tracking light have came on simultaneously on three separate occasions, and causing vehicle to be without brakes. Vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak consumer stated there was a crunching noise from brakes brake booster was relaced, consumer also stated that power steering was noisey.
I hve had this car for a year now and they have did over 7,000 dollars repairs on it so far they need to recall this alero. No safety defect listed.
Consumer has poor steering control. Informed by manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in recall 98v320000 for steering wheel. Please provide any additional information.
Power steering failed on vehicle with just over 41,000 miles.
When driving over 50 MPH and upon depressing brake pedal to make graudal stop steering wheel shaked, causing poor vehicle control. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer noted a nut within the steering wheel has come apart, causing the problem. Also, recall number 98v320000 dealt with same problem; however, this vehicle not included. Please provide any further details.
The steering shaft was stripped, replaced unit due to noise, during repair we found out the condition of the shaft, the recall (98v‑320) indicates the same failure.
When pressing on the brakes the steering wheel vibrates;mechanic said, the rotor is warped and that happens sometimes under normal were./powersteering makes noise when car is idling; mechanic said the engine oil is low./I find water on the back seat floor after it rains
While driving power steering went out due to the power steering pump being faulty. This has happened twice. Dealer has replaced pump, and now is also replacing transmission.
Upon heavy acceleration the vehicle veers to the left and control is limited. I have reported this to the service department of my dealer, however, they say this is "normal." this condition is so severe that I feel it is a dangerous condition especially if the driver is not prepared for it.
Lugs and nut came off wheel causing the right front wheel to separate while driving.
When making a right turn onto a gravel road steering/ wheels locked up, and the left front wheel broke, facing outward. Dealer said axle/ spindle and strut were broken.
Defective power steering pumps; consumer had three power steering pumps replacesd within eight months. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information on this matter.
While parking power steering assit went out. Smoke began to come from under the hood and a fire started in the engine compartment. The fire was put out by the fire department. The car was towed to the dealershp. Gm wa suncooperative, refusing to offer any explanation for this disaster. They did, however, provide consumer with a loaner for three weeks.
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