1999 Oldsmobile Alero visibility problems

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Power windows have both went out had to replace the motor for that, 2 times now the rack and pinion has came out and 2 times I have had to replace altenator had to replace overflow resorvoir I dont find this to be a reliable or safe car to be in. I bought it used so who knows what has happened before I got it I forgot to mention my part-time signal lights they work when they want to and I had to replace air conditioning compresser I have only had car 5 yrs myself and its so not worth the money I have put into it the dates vary but the first was in 2004 and the last was 2009.

Filed May 1, 2009 · Fuel system, Steering · 10,375 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact was experiencing issues with the driver's side door regulator and motor. In addition, the rubber channel that is located inside the window was not tight and could cause the window to fall out and shatter. The window failure was repaired at the contact's expense. He also stated that the fuel system pressure regulator was failing. He heard a ticking noise and the vehicle drove differently. The dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because it was no longer under warranty. The contact also believed that the steering wheel was not steering correctly. The dealer still refused to inspect the vehicle. The contact would like his complaint to be a priority because he is a vietnam veteran with multiple physical challenges and a limited income. The failure mileage was 10,375 and current mileage was 13,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My 1999 oldsmobile alero has had a major problem with 1.manifold gaskets leaking. 2. All of the windows failing by falling off the tracks or the regulator itself failing. Three times for the drivers side window! 3.the turn signals have stopped working correctly, clicking constantly. 4.the gas gauge stopped working 5. The interior leather curled up on the dash, which I notice on many other alero's I've seen.

Filed Dec 5, 2008 · Body, Visibility · 105,000 miles · MO

Both the driver and the passenger windows fell off the tracks, so I had a friend pry them up and he got the windows to stay up, but you could not use either window. I did not have the money to get the windows fixed for a while until I was finally able to afford to get the driver's window fixed in may 2008 which cost $385.00. They replaced the regulator. On 12/4/2008, it happened yet again to the driver's side window and the warranty was only good for 60 days labor/30days parts, so I am yet again not able to use either window. I was told by quite a few people that this is a very common problem and that if I got it fixed yet again, it would probably happen yet again. I did not see this defect listed on the recall list however.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Visibility · 111,000 miles · IN

I own a 1999 alero coupe 3.4l v6, had to replace the window regulator on the drivers side. The window would come off trac and fall down into the door. I was able to grab the window the few times it happened and pull it back into place. The last time it happened I was at the bank drive-up, it was raining and the window fell all the way down in this time and I couldn't grab it. Don't have a garage so I had to take the door off to get the window in the pouring rain and it was a sunday. Took it to the mechanics on monday and had it fixed. The window regulator came completely off.

Filed Feb 8, 2008 · Lights, Visibility · 142,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact activated the turn signals to switch lanes. The hazard light switch began making a rapid, loud clicking noise that lasted for an hour. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The failure has not been corrected. The contact also had to replace the window regulators five times because the plastic breaks and causes the regulators to fail. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 142,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2008 · Visibility · 47,000 miles · IL

Rear windows obstructed. Windows will not roll up. No children, model 1999 alero. I can say this window has not been lowered 100 times in the last 6 years. It stop working in 2006. I decided to see if it was a serious defect by going on the internet, and I see their is a problem gm will not fix without a investigation if you have a child , the safety lock serves no purpose. The window just falls down at any given time. This will any small child or animal to exit through the window.

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Body, Visibility · NC

The passenger window fell off track all of a sudden while I was driving on the highway. I pulled it back up and it continues to fall at dangerous time. I don't have the money to get it repaired. It should not have happened as it is.

Filed Jun 2, 2007 · Visibility · 99,000 miles · AZ

Left front, left rear, and right rear window regulators failed with in the past 3 years. All three failed the same way: while rolling up the window it falls down and stays down. The parts that failed are the small plastic clips that attach the regulator to the window. The whole regulator assembly on each window needed replacement at $80.00 + all over a piece of plastic that probably costs gm $ .30 each.

Filed Jan 8, 2007 · Visibility · TX

Both of my power windows are no longer working. At first the driver side window started working slowly. It would sometimes get stuck and I would have to push it up. I stopped using that window because it was too much of a worry. Then one day I put down the passenger window with no problem and when I went to put it up it fell into the door. I took the car to a window repair shop and had the guy put the window up but was unable to pay to have it fixed since it costs a lot. Now both of my windows are not functioning.