2000 Oldsmobile Alero: power window failure

Filed Feb 3, 2009 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · AZ

The passenger window will not roll up and I have seen several complaints about this problem on this particular make and model. Although there is no damage, I have been concerned about my vehicle being stolen and have been concerned for my personal safety while being unable to roll up the window.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Visibility · 82,985 miles · CA

I purchased a 2000 oldsmobile alero in 2003, since that time I have had to replace the power window regulators on the windows 5 times, the rear passenger side window twice. I have also had to replace the drivers side window master switch within the first 45 days of purchase to be able to open the front driver and front passenger windows. The power window regulator failure causes the windows to fall into the door panel leaving me no alternative but to replace the regulator immediately when this happens, for safety reasons as well as protection from the elements. I have also had to replace the molding on the front windshield. On all occasions I took the car to the dealership to repair the parts, receipts are available however I do not have the old parts. The last time I had the window regulator replaced I expressed concern at this consistent failure, I was told by the service person "since gmc changed to the cable windows there had been some problems but not enough for a recall".

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Visibility · 63,000 miles · TN

Dt: contact states the driver's side and passenger's side windows will not go up or down. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. Where they found the window regulator motor is out on this vehicles window. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The repairs will be at owner's cost.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 25 miles · CA

On march 3, 2005 my 2000 oldsmobile alero gl v6/3.4l would not start. On march 4, 2005, all 3 distributor coils were replaced as well as all 6 spark plugs. The car worked fine until march 7, 2005 when while driving the car for about 10 minutes, the car shut down. It coasted to the side of the road and I could not get it to start again. In both instances the car seems to try to start but is unsuccessful. In my online research, this appears to be a very common problem with no known resolution for other owners of the alero. Additionally, after the window fell into the driver side door, on october 19, 2004, I had the mechanism for the driver side window replaced. In december 2004, the same window failed to work at all. I have not had it fixed again. The water pump was replaced after a sudden coolant leak completely depleting the system in november 2003, and the same situation occured again requiring the water pump to be replaced again in february 2005, a little over a year later. One of the cigarette lighters stopped working in june 2004. The service engine light, tire pressure light, and coolant light come on intermittently with no apparent problem. The interior dome light is touch and go, meaning if I touch the case, it may or may not go on or off. The front brake system has been replaced more times than I can count on my one hand in the nearly 3 years that I have owned it. The signal lights would stop functioning and buzz hideously until I pressed the hazard button. Water has collected in the front passenger floorboard and in the trunk from seal failure. The engine seems to burn oil quickly.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Lights, Visibility · 10,000 miles · AZ

My car has less than 60,000 miles and I have had constant problems, some repaired, others, the dealer and other repair shops "could not determine" the causes. Automatic windows won't work two front windows (intermittent) turn signs do not work intermittent, sometimes stop working and danger to me in traffic, air pressure light stays on and tire shop said they could not fix. This has been going on intermittently since before the warranty expired. Before that I had to have a series of other repairs done at the dealer and at a repair shop because I am not financially able to afford the labor charges at the dealer. Also the people at the dealers are not easy to deal with. I have all of my repair bills for further information. I have had to have several parts replaced in the wheels, the battery before warranty, the motor in the wiper fluid container, brakes, some part in the wheel before e the warranty was up. This car is a piece of junk and I believe the current problem has something to do with the electrical system not being manufactured correctly. I am driving a very unsafe car and believe the dealer will try to take advantage of me financially to try to correct it, if it can be corrected. I believe this car to be a lemon. The problems started with this auto within the first year I bought it. I don't have the exact date.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Acceleration, Body · 65,000 miles · UT

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.

Filed Jun 26, 2004 · Lights, Visibility · NV

The turn signals work "sometimes", I was told it is a problem with the hazard switch but that has been replaced 3 times and the problem still exist. I have had six (6) window regulators replaced on my vehicle. A vehicle that has this history with turn signals is a safety hazard and your department should get more involved. The incident date is just the latest time the window has gone out.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · SC

I am on my third pair of brake pads and rotors. The last time this was corrected was in nov. 2002. The initial set that came on the car was supposedly "bad" and replaced nov. 2000. I got the car in aug. 2000. Problem was reported to dealer oct. 2002 as well. Never could identify problem. Grinding light and noises under hood that were finally identified as the brakes taken in again in jan. 01. The "other" consists of a new alternator in nov. 2002 as well as new tires in july 2002. I had to purchase two while gm gave me 2. Locks were messed up again april 02. Faulty window regulator in sept. 01. I have documentation of all of the invoices/printouts from the dealer as well as my maintenance papers.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Visibility · IL

The consumer stated that the regulator on the driver's side power window has broken. It was replaced for $309.74. The consumer spoken with the dealer/mechanic and was told that they are replacing these things at the rate of 4-5 per month. He stated that his just snapped and the window fell down completely, because it operates on a pulley type system.

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Lights · 45,678 miles · CA

Hazard light and turn signals work intermittently. The dealer florin road kia has looked at it twice and still not fixed the problem. Also the window on the passenger side will not roll down. I have already replaced the drivers side window motor. I am very unhappy with this car, I just bought it in february!!!!!!!!

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Visibility · 44,000 miles · IL

I have a 2000 oldsmobile alero with only 44,000 miles and I have had to change both window regulators and changed mounting clips in the driver's window only 9 months ago. This is a very costly part to have to purchase. Why isn't there a recall?

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes, Lights · VA

I bought the car 1 year used, and the brakes had just been replaced by the dealer. Not even a few months later the brakes started to pulsate and the steering wheel would shake upon braking. I replaced the rotors and brake pads with the best on the market, thinking it would last a long time. A few months later the same problem happened again. They should do a recall on the brakes. Also the drivers side window motor broke and was replaced. The hazard switch was replaced, the turn signals fixed due to an electrical problem, the gear shifter knob was replaced because it fell off for no reason. The antilock brakes/service vehicle soon lights come on at random times when there is no problem at all. The transmission is leaking as well. I see that many many people with this car have the same problems and oldsmobile should do a recall on all these things since they are not just random occurrences.