1999 Oldsmobile Alero transmission problems

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 Feb 13, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 26,000 miles · PA

1999 olds alero gls, bought the car in may,2004 with 23,000 miles on it. From day 1 I have had nothing but problems with it mostly brakes, car has extended warranty on it. The rotors grind, pulsate, squeak, the calipers make cracking noises sometimes brake pedal goes to floor. The dealership refuses to fix the problem or says it will not do it for the mechanic, when I drop it off I allowed the service manager to hear it he also verified the sound, only to get the car back being told it won't do it. The rotors have been replaced 4x the brakes 3x the calipers 2x, I still have the problem. Cd player will not work told by dealership it is the humidity doing it which I live in philadelphia and it is winter there is no humidity. Told dealership about a squeezing noise under hood got car back and told they could not find anything wrong with it, I get home and pop the hood and find a grease like residue on the serpentine belt, I later find the water pump leaking. Car loses power and a metal banging noise occurs from under the hood under acceleration, dealership says cannot find the problem. I go back to the dealership and tell them about the brakes and water pump, the tell me that they cannot satisfy me and they will not service the car and not to bring it to them any more. In one month I was at the dealership for the same problem, it still is not fixed, with each time having to pay a $100.00 deductible. I contact gm the say car is to old and there is nothing they can do for me. The car has 56,000 miles on it and the warranty does not expire until 60,000 or may,2006. I am getting ready to trade it in for a toyota.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Transmission · 4,777 miles · CA

Occasionally, vehicle will not start after sitting for about an hour...vehicle will try to start...tachometer will fluctuate, but the engine ends up stalling. In order to start the vehicle, the ignition key has to be held in the start position longer than usual...about 5 seconds. Took to various dealer service dept. Several times, but nothing wrong could be found by them. Vehicle is now out of manufacture's warranty...contacted manufacture for assistance, but none given.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 63,360 miles · IL

1999 oldsmobile alero (out of warranty) began to have problems with transmission "slipping" occasionally during the summer. I was told no problem could be found. While driving home last evening, the service engine soon light came on as well as the "trac off" light and it was very hard to get the car to go more than 30 MPH on a 50 MPH highway very nearly causing an accident. By the grace of god, that did not happen, but now I am told that the transmission may "possibly be bad" or it "could be several other things." in either case, it would seem to me that someone should have found the error before. Additionally, the car has less than 65,000 miles on it and though it was sluggish from the time I bought it and would occasionally lurch forward when pulling away from a stop, it was not until the summer that it became a frequent as opposed to a rare occurrence. I truly believe that there is some flaw in the transmission. Of note also is that the driver's side window only rolls down on occasion and sometimes will not go back up, the fan only works on the highest 2 settings and the entire wiper blade assembly (some sort of sensor) had to be replaced 1 month out of warranty. What a piece of junk. And, the air conditioner no longer cools the car and I was told I had a slow leak.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

The power window motor has burned out twice. There was an accident. The vehicle was in park automatically put itself in reverse, rolled back hitting another vehicle. Also, the ignition switch. Upon putting the key into the ignition the consumer has to spray it with 40/40 wd before the vehicle will start. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Transmission · PA

Problems with 1999 oldsmobile alero transmission.*mr recently the consumer's car began to make a very loud noise from the transmission. The vehicle was checked by the dealer who determined that a pin broke in the overdrive gearshift and sent parts into the planetary gear.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Transmission · WV

While driving 60 to 70 MPH rear passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician determined that rear axle broke.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 35,000 miles · MI

While driving at any speed consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. Dealer examined the vehicle and replaced the front hubs and wheel bearings. Also, vehicle used an excessive amount of oil and coolant.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Transmission · IA

Olds alero 1999 transmission shifter can go to nuetral from drive without pushing shifter button.the shifter should have a lock in drive so you can not bump it out of gear while driving.the trans. Is an automatic florr mounted shifter.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · NC

2 driver side window motors have been replaced, dash pulled to correct corr electrical problems, no dash light, no high beam light, all withing first 6 months, 1-03 water pump replaced, and transmission slipping. Only 21000. Miles on the car..