1. Persistant scraping noise from ft end since 10/21/01. Cavendar mechanics evaluted problem 4-6 separate times w/ different prognosis each time, later determined transmission problems on 3/18/02. Currently still having same scraping noise and fluid(redish) leakage from underneath vehicle 2. 3 window motors failed /repaired 3. Twice alternator failure/repaired w/2 seperate alts
1999 Oldsmobile Alero transmission complaints
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Car would not exceed between 30-40 MPH. At the time I was on major highway where the speed limit is 65 MPH. Transmission was found to be damaged and was consequently replaced with used transmission supplied by purchased warranty to auto shop.
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.
1999 olds alero 3.4l; stopped at traffic light, at idle in drive, speedometer pegged to 140mph, and held for ~10 sec. Upon chaning of the light, I tried to accelerate, and throttle was not available, similar to what occurs when the speed limiter is exceeded. The condition occured for an additional 10 seconds, then returned to normal speed reporting and engine operation. No ses light not traction control alret were witnessed during the event. Subsequent reading of the ECM trouble codes shows no 'snapshot' data of an impending fault.
Automatic transmission will not shift into 3rd or 4th gear, anymore. Roars loudly rather than shifts. When I take my foot off the accelerator at 30+ MPH car acts like cruise control is on - decelerates extremely slow. Rpms stay at 2200+ at 35 MPH. Also now a little higher on temperature gauge.
When the consumer tried to place the vehicle in park, the knob on the shift column fell off and could not be placed in gear. (all done with the consumers foot on the brake) consumer had immediately taken the vehicle to the dealer-in which he and a service tech shut the vehicle off (consumers foot was still on the brake).
Bought car new with 23miles.in less than 3 mths, front strut had to be replaced.car now has 21000miles and have also had rotors sanded at least 3 times, eventually replaced.gear shift broke right off,stuck in parking lot unable to shift.exterior paint mouldins at door/window closure chipped away,had to be replaced. Front passenger dash leaking water,fixed. Driver&passenger door /floor mouldings leaking water,fixed. Blinkers worked whenever they felt like it,fixed.shaking when trying to stop over 35mph. Pulling to the left over 35mph.please look into!! This is not what I had in mind when I bought a new car. I have 1 year left on 3/36, what then? I didn't intend on paying $350/a month for a car and $$$ to have it fixed constantly.nevermind the aggravation of having to bring it to the dealer and be without a car all the time. Just to haveto return with the same problem.if I wanted to be without a car all the time, I could have just taken the bus.they're covering it up.they're making short-term,cheap fixes to major problems, in hopes that our warranties will run out before they have to address the problems.please look into!! Any info will be appreciated.
Consumer complains that brakes are bad, dealership made repairs.
Engine failed and was replaced twice.
Transmission failure. Vehicle hesitated while going into gear at 45 to 50 MPH, but vehicle will evenutally go into gear. Most problem is when going into 3rd or 4th gear. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced transmission with a factory rebuilt one. Also, as soon as vehicle was pulled off the lot rebuilt transmission hesitated to go into first gear. Dealer then stated it was the pressure valve assembly. *ak
While driving at a low speed gear shift lever came apart, causing transmission not to shift from drive. Please give any further details.
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.
While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH vehicle stopped moving while engine was still running. Dealer was notified, and made repairs under vehicle warranty. Feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
Consumer heard a loud roaring noise coming from wheels. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that bearings in wheels did not have any lubrication.
Both right and left front wheel bearings are bad, and pose a risk.
The interior trim pieces and door panels were replaced due to warping.
Car would not exceed between 30-40 MPH. At the time I was on major highway where the speed limit is 70mph. Transmission was found to be damaged and was consequently replaced by an oldsmobile dealership.
There was noise while driving coming from transmission. Dealer replaced with rem transmission. Consumer is still having the same problem and leakage.*ak the vehicle has torq axis hydralic transmission motor mount defect. Vehicle makes noise due to transaxle faiure.. Brakes making noise due to rotors failure.
While driving about 65 MPH sudden deacceleration while gas pedal was still pressed, and rpms were between 5 and 6000. That had happened to other vehicles, but they did not know what was the cause. Consumer had fixed the rotors at that time.
When emergency parking brake was applied vehicle would roll or jerk. Dealer replaced transmission which did not correct the probelm. Please give any further details.
Transmission was slipping & eventually stopped & wouldn't go in reverse. Dealer put new transmission in on 04-17- 2000, it locked up on 5-29-2000. Vehicle wouldn't move in any gear. To be transported to the dealer. Dealer will attempt to put another transmission in. Also, brakes were grinding when coming to a stop. Dealer said brakes were okay.
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.
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.
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