There are a number of problems I have had with my 2000 olds alero gls 4dr. The main concern is the interior dash and door paneling bubbling than eventually starting to come off. My sunroof will not open as well.
2000 Oldsmobile Alero body complaints
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2000 oldsmobile alero motor, ignition, fuel pump and catalytic converter had to be replaced.***no answer required***. *mr although the engine was replaced the check engine light remained illuminated. The turn signal don't work. The A/C only work on high. The vehicle shakes while idling. The brake pads have been replaced 2-3 times per year. The brakes were replaced the rotors had to be replaced.
All four of my window regulators have failed within a period of 2 months, I have replaced 3 of the four, the left rear door still has not been replaced do to the cost of parts for this car, in adition, I have had to replace the front calipers, brake pads and rotors on this vehicle 2 times within a period of 1 year, just before the last time I replaced them, my rear calipers went out, they will engage, but will stay locked, only releasing after I drive for about 20 feet or so, I have also experienced problems with the security system activating itself and not allowing me to start the car for at least 10 minutes ( the time it takes the system to recycle itself). In adddition, my door pannels coverings are all coming separated accross the top of of them, again do to the cost, I have failed to replace them. Unfortunatly this happened before I knew that so many people where having problems with the oldsmobile aleros, so I did not retain the old parts.
Faulty adhesive used on the dash; causes buckling and peeling of dash pad. It is starting on the driver's side and spreading to the passenger side of the dash. This has not been corrected, as no dealer or repair shop will touch it. All say to go to gm with issue. Gm will not fix it either.
I purchased a 2000 alero that currently has approximately 52.000 miles on it. Almost overnight, almost a month ago from today, the dashboard vinyl buckled, waved, and started pulling away from the dashboard. At this same time, the turn signals began to intermittently stop working completely. I have found numerous web sites where other alero owners have had the same issues. I realize that the dashboard is cosmetic and not a safety issue. However, the turn signals are a problem. Gm will not recall the alero even though they have a history of serious defects that have nothing to do with owner neglect. Gm should be forced to recall this sad excuse for a car. I'm complaining to you specifically because I feel as though no one else will listen to the hoards of alero owners with the same problems.
I have (2) 2000 oldsmobile aleros on which the vinyl covering on the dash has detached from its back and has created wavy wrinkles. A web search shows this is a widespread problem in aleros.
The leather cover dashboard starting bubbling up in mid spring of 2003. Starting in may the dashboard starting peeling up. It has continually bubbled up towards the steering column and the passenger air bags. It is beyond warranty but we can't get any response from oldsmobile.
When it rains, water leaks through the vent and into my vehicle.
Car is not sealed properly, and is doubtful that it ever was. It has been in for repair almost 10 times for water leaks. Dealer has noted leaks in door seals, front windshield, sunroof and related draining systems. Inevitably, during a sufficient rain, water leaks down the door frame, onto the fuse box inside the car causing electrical problems, including non-working locks, trunk opening randomly, etc.
Consumer states vehicle would vibrate and the front wheels would grind when brake are applyed, dealer notified and replace the front rotors and the brake pads. *jb consumer states brakes made a squeaking noise before grinding. Also, the console cover latch failed.
When applying brakes, steering wheel would vibrate. Had taken to dealership, and had the rotors resurfaced or replaced. Problem still present.*ak consumer states tire had to be replaced at 6000 miles, insufficient sealing caused water to leak in to drivers side rear foot well, both front door opening w/strips and door panel water barriers were replaced and also power window squeaks when going up and down.
This vehicle is equipped a lot of safety features such as side impact protection, all-speed traction control, etc. However a very important item was omitted. They did not install a "door ajar" sensor on the vehicle at all. I sent a request to the oldsmobile manufacturer, but they never responed to my inquiry. As we have children, on a four door car, we feel that this is a necessity. Please help any way you can. We hope to prevent a potential accident from occuring to us to others.
Consumer states vehicle leaks water in the front and rear causing many electrical problems with the radio, heater, lights, brake lights, and wipers, at any given time these components quit working, dealer has offered to buy vehicle back on two occasions, however consumer would lose money if the transaction were to take place.
Consumer took car into dealer 4 times for water leaking into vehicle. They did not know how water was getting into vehicle. Whenever it rains or snows the back and front rugs, and the trunk gets soaked, dealer has adjusted doors, replaced cracked sill plates, replaced door deflectors, reinstalled sealer to water deflectors, and replaced door window channels. *ak
Both doors leak when raining and soak back carpet, consumer states it does not happen every time.
Consumer cut his hand on a very sharp crimped edge of the door trim, dealer never attempted to correct or advise, said all alero's are the same. Nlm
Front lights adjusted. Also interior roof light loose. Seat in second position will not catch. When it rains, it floods my car.
When I opened the passenger door, the unfinished vertical molding cut my thumb.
Front rotors warped at 2500 miles but not replaced per the dealer for 5000 more miles. Also, water leaking through both doors (l and r) and has been repaired multiple times. They are now using duct tape to "fix" the leak and they tell me this is legitimate. Water leaks every time it rains.
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