2000 Oldsmobile Alero: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Oct 15, 2009 · Body, Brakes · VA

When I first bought this car the backseats were not attached to the car. The dashboard is pealing up all the way and the paint is gone from my gear shift. Both driver side and passenger windows have stopped working. The driver side I had to get fixed for inspection cost about $300. Tires and brakes need replaced constantly. Lights on the dash light up for no apparent reason. Blinkers don't work most of the time and when they do it is this horrible loud clicking noise. Cd player/radio stop working randomly. Ac only works on 3rd setting. Rear defrost does not work at all. Fog lights will not turn on and bulbs are brand new. Trunk will not open with button from inside car or keyless entry. My trunk randomly comes open for no reason and once would not latch to shut for a few days but then randomly latched shut. Car leaks water in the front and back. Recently my car won't start everytime it rains. I took it to an auto place and they ran it through the computer and couldn't find anything. Now it's at a windsheild place because the mechanic says its leaking water into fuse box. Glass place is saying that is not it either. I am at my wits end. It dries out and will start and as soon as it rains will not start. I don't want to pay another mechanic to have this fixed. I see where others have complained about fuses and waters leaks. I have had it towed twice in the last 2 weeks and had $600 worth of work done on my car. I cannot afford to buy a new car. I'm very aggitated that so many people have complained about this car and nothing has been done about it. I even complained to the bbb about the dealership I bought it from to no avail. Why is nothing being done?

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Engine · 29,514 miles · CA

I have had a number of problems with my alero, including the turn signal issue, water leaks in the interior of the vehicle, loss of coolant due to a problem with the manifold intake gasket, water/coolant leaking into the oil, excess oil burning and oil leaks. I am particularly concerned about the problem with the manifold intake gasket as I took my vehicle in with regards to loss of coolant while it was still under warranty and the service form states that evap system was performing to spec. I plan on complaining again, but probably to no avail. I am considering litigation.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Body · 38 miles · NY

When it rains, water leaks through the vent and into my vehicle.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Body · IN

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.

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Electrical · MD

Trunk popped open by itself due to water on fuse, water leaking in front and rear of the vehicle, several things have happen due to water leakage, blinkers inoperative due to corrosion on fuse panel, leaking on drivers side fuel panel.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Body · MI

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.

Filed Jan 2, 2001 · Visibility · CT

Water is leaking in the seals, and windows keep fogging up. Dealer corrected the leak, but windows are still fogging up. *ak consumer states that dealer refuses to repair damage caused by water leak.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Body · NY

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

Filed Jul 28, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

Vehicle experienced water leakages onto back of instrument panel, and caused an electrical shortage to the instrument gauges. Also, problem with throttle control sticking in open position, and causing acceleration/sudden runner way of vehicle. Was able to gain control without injury and damages. Vehicle at dealer shop. Please feel free to provide any further details.

Filed Jun 28, 2000 · Body, Brakes · VA

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.