1999 Oldsmobile Alero suspension problems

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Suspension, Wheels · 85,000 miles · WI

Front drivers side coil spring broke causing it to rub against the tire causing the tire to blow out while driving! This happened on a country road while driving at 40 MPH!

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Fuel system, Suspension · OH

1999 oldsmobile alero. Consumer stated the vehicle cut off and the engine light illuminated. *ss according to the repair invoice, the vehicle had an evap leak and the front hub assemblies were replaced.

Filed Jun 30, 2013 · Suspension · 129,000 miles · WI

About a year ago I was backing out of a driveway and my front left coil spring snapped in half and destroyed the tire. I had to get it towed and repaired at a shop. With cost of new tire it was nearly 400 dollars. Just a few days ago now I had my car parked in the garage and went to move some boxes and noticed a piece of coil laying under my car by the back right tire. This coil has snapped as well while just sitting in the garage. I was lucky to notice it this time before I drove off. This can be extremely dangerous at high speeds. There is no reason the coil springs should be randomly breaking like this.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Brakes, Lights · KY

I am ashamed to say I own a 1999 oldsmobile alero. I bought it last years as a back-up car, so we would have transportation should one of our newer vehicle have problems. I gave $2000 for it and have spent just as much on repairs. The turn signals only work intermittently though every fuse in it has been replaced. The anti-lock break light on the dash stays on. The front passenger strut broke and blew out the tire in the process. I was fortunate I wasn't killed when this happened. And now the heater blower has started making an awful noise, so it will likely need to be replaced soon. In addition the change oil light stays on, I have had it to numerous shops and no one can determine why it won't reset. The warning lights on the dash from all of this are a considerable distraction as well as all the problems they point to. I am appalled that in the USA we put a stamp of approval on such a horrible vehicle. In my opinion the entire vehicle should be recalled and replaced with one that runs properly. It is absurd and dangerous. I am fortunate I was not going a high speed when either strut broke...oh nearly forgot to mention that the rear driver-side strut also broke just this week. My biggest question is, who's name do I give to my lawyer when I am forced to drive this vehicle and someone is hurt? It is likely, given the hazards that come with this car that eventually something bad will happen. I just pray I won't have to drive it much.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Suspension · 116,171 miles · ND

1999 alero parked in garage with 110000 mile on it. I live in nd . Bake up and front left tire blowout coil spring had busted I looked at I did not see any rust

Filed May 5, 2007 · Suspension · 63,580 miles · OH

Pulling out of my parking space at work on 5/4/07 and heard a loud pop, stopped vehicle and checked but could not find anything wrong. Proceeded to drive home (about 1/2 mile) and smoke was coming from right front tire area. Pulled up to my home and there was a sound like a gun shot and my right front tire went flat. Triple "a" tow truck found that my right front strut spring had broken in a weak spot and obliterated my tire. Car was towed to buckeye collision and I am waiting on a estimate of damage/repair cost. I don't know if buckeye collision is a certified repair place for gm but I would like gm to pay for this and make it right. I now worry about the left strut and cannot afford this kind of major repair. Please post this message and contact gm and any other reporting agencies. This could lead to a death of an innocent person if driving fast on highway.

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 Mar 15, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there was a humming noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the ABS light illuminated, the cruise control became inoperable, a burning smell appeared and the vehicle was loosing water. The dealership inspected the vehicle. The battery, wiring, spark plug wiring and a belt were replaced. The water pump and window switch was replaced. The blower motor needed to cleaned out. The brakes were inoperative updated 05/01/06.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Suspension · 108,000 miles · MI

Front left coil spring broke into two pieces. Spring was not rusted. Pieces were extremely sharp and could have punctured tire easily. Could have been extremely dangerous at high speed. I replaced both springs but did not think to keep busted one.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Suspension · 61,561 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Dt: 1999 oldsmobile alero - consumer's car was involved in an accident and the hub assembly that holds the rear passenger struts sheared off. While driving at 65 MPH the rear wheel broke off and the car turned sideways and went off the highway. There was no impact, but the car did flip side ways. The accident caused the front suspension to break. The vehicle has not been looked at by a mechanic. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told there was no recall on this vehicle for this part. A police report was taken. There was one injury.*ak