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.
2000 Oldsmobile Alero fuel system complaints
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While driving at any speed vehicle stalled without warning. This resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. The consumer pulled off the road, and let the vehicle sit for approximately 15 minutes before restarting. The vehicle restarted, but stalled again within a mile. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test, which read fuel pump failure as the cause of the stalling. The current investigation on this issue was initiated, pe02066. *ak the ocnsumers daughter was the driver.
1. Blinkers are broken 2. Emergency lights do not work 3. Fuel pump went out ~57500 miles 4. Motor under seat went out; local dealer ordered it when it was under warranty and never notified me it was in 5. Clear coat was peeling on hood - local dealer fixed 6. Dash board is peeling up 7. Transmission has been slipping since about ~31000 miles 8. Cruise control does not work must I go on? I hope gmac will fix some of these problems. I will never buy another american made vehicle!
The mechanic believed the fuel pump was the cause of vehicle starting occasionally. *ph the fuel pump failed. The consumer requested reimbursement due to the fact that the vehicle was under warranty when the incident occurred. *sc
I bought the car used in 2001 with 30k miles on it. I bought the extended warranty to carry me over to 75k miles. I first had to replace the ignition. Then I had to get a new fuel filter and fuel pump. I have had to replace the brake pads approx 4-5 times in 2 years. The rotors twice. They both need changed again. The air conditioner had to be serviced because the switch was broke and it was blowing air at all vents including the floor and windshield. Then, the motor went out. At approx 65k miles. A used motor was paid for by the warranty company and installed after sitting at the dealership for over a month. This was in january. At that same time the exhaust had went out. I was told my warranty would not cover it because it was not the catalytic converter it was a piece that hooked onto it. Finally after they replaced the motor the put a new catalytic converter in. Then comes the cd player. It ejects at random and skips. It also gives error codes frequently. Then I started having problems with the lights. The ABS light and the trac off light stay on along with the check engine light. I was told the check engine light was on because the fuel injectors were clogged. Well, yesterday I took the car in for a fuel injector cleaning and flush. I also had a tune up, oil change, tires rotated, air filter installed, new fuel filter, and new spark plugs. Still I am having a fuel problem of some sort. The car idles and misfires very badly. It shakes badly enough to make you nauseous. It also misfires when you speed up and sometime sputters like it does not want to go. This was after everything was done. Then I am told it sounds like my catalytic converter is going out again after only 8 months. They should be responsible for these problems. I would not say that but I have done extensive research online and found that every single complaint mentioned the brake system but 50% of them mention the fuel system and several mentioned the engine problems.
Fire marshall stated defective part @ the fuel pump/fuel tank system which caused fire and completely totalled the car. Fuel tank exploded quickly. Luckily my baby was not in the back seat and no one was injured. I lost a lot of my belongings that were in the vehicle as I was in the process of moving.
I have a 2000 oldsmobile alero. The car has been a continuous problem since I drove it off the lot. The suspension has failed, the fuel injector and alternator have been replaced, the electrical system malfunctions all the time, and problems continue to develop on an almost monthly basis. I contacted oldsmobile and they could care less, referring me to the "dealer" who has been repairing this vehicle repeatedly. I see why oldsmobile is going out of business. They're products are inferior, and border on dangerous. I'm just hoping this car does not malfunction seriously while I'm on the highway. The incident date below is the approximate most recent repair date. The dates of various incidents are too numerous to list.
Car ran out of gas while gas gauge still showed over 1/4 tank left. After adding 1 gallon of gas, gas gauge jumped to almost full. After filling tank and driving 200 miles, gas gauge still shows over 1/2 tank left.
The vehicle stalled. The vehicle also failed to accelerate while trying to pass other vehicles. Dealer notified. *ak ph. The fuel pump was replaced twice, because they shorted out.
I have run out of fuel twice despite the fuel gage showing 1/4 full. First time, at about 15,000 miles, the car was towed by roadside assistance to a service dealer. They claimed to have spent two hours of diagnostics and could not find anything wrong except that the car wouldn't start. They then put in some fuel and the car worked fine. They said they never checked the fuel gage. They charged me $200 as "diagnostic charges". They said that the charge was not covered by warranty as they had not found anything wrong. They implied that maybe I had just made a mistake by not noticing the fuel gage was empty (despite spending an hour on the phone with gm roadside waiting for the tow truck to arrive - we checked all the gauges). Their mechanic had not bothered to look at the gage while starting to work on the car. Gm refused to reimburse the $200. The second time the fuel gage was still above empty but the car went dead. When I put in 1.5 gallons, it still didn't start. When I put in an additional 1.5 gallons, the gage went up and the car started fine. I have not had this problem for the past 18 months - but I now fill up as soon as it reaches anywhere near the 1/4 mark.
Fuel gauge does not work properly-have run out of gas twice when that meter says I have a quarter of a tank. No alarm. Contacted the dealer and they informed me that since my warranty is up, I would have to pay for it. Spoke with oldsmobile and they say that only canadian cars are covered under the recall.
Fuel pump failure. Dt
While driving 55mph vehicle will shut off, and will be hard to start back up. Dealer notified.*ak consumer was also informed that the intake was leaking coolant.
Car stalls while driving-speed does not matter. Car will start up after sittiing for a minute but it can only be driven for a few more miles. The longer you let it sit after it stalls the farther you can drive it dowm the road. Taken to a gm service tech and after 2 days of test, stated nothing is wrong with the car. 20 miles after leaving the shop with car, it stalled. Took it to another mechanic and he found a tsb on the engine/propulsion system , #00-06-04-044, to replace the in-tank strainer (filter) and have not had a problem since. Had to pay a gmc srevice tech a lot of money to tell me nothing was wrong when a "shade tree mechanic" found the problem in less than an hour. Have seen this complaint many other times for this car and others ( 2000 cavalier, malibu and 2000 grand am, sunfire) why is there no recall on this? Would like some information please on this and what I can do about this gm service tech. My car is still under a extended warranty which I believe would have covered this problem I had.
Low fuel light never comes on and fuel gauge does not show proper fuel level of vehicle causing vehicle to stall out on highway. *ak
Driving down busy highway, vehicle went dead. Almost caused serious accident. Vehicle ran out of fuel eventhough gauge indicated more than quarter tank. According to canadian costumer service, same defective part being recalled in canada.
The car has failed 4 times for the same reason in 14 months all fuel related the car was told to us each time to be fixed .when you buy a new car you assume the car will run without problems for a reasonable period of time we now feel that the car is unsafe to drive because you never know when the car will just shut down on you and you have no control of it thanks olds for the great car that my wife is scared to drive.
There is an evaporation leak due to defective fuel hose which was replaced 3 times, and fuel neck and it was replaced 2 times. Defect was causing engine light to stay on. Also solenoid was replaced. Vehicle was sent to dealer 7 times, but could not determine cause.
Engine stalls while driving - happened on highway, side roads, all speeds. No warning. Car may or may not be restartable. Car stalled on highway during dealer test drive required a tow. Also rotors warped - steering wheel shakes during high speed breaking
While stopping at a red light vehicle completely went dead because it ran out of fuel, even though gas gauge indicator was over the quarter tank mark. Vehicle will be checked by the dealership. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle parked in the garage smelled gasoline. Contacted dealer , and had vehicle towed to the dealer. They have not found the cause. Electrical lines under the car and the and the exhaust were damp.
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