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?

- Covington, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 35 or 70 mph, the vehicle would only come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floor. The dealer replaced the brakes, rotor, and caliper; however, the failure has not been corrected. The current mileage was 129,083 and failure mileage was 115,600.

- Erie, PA, USA

I have an 2000 Oldsmobile Alero which is a piece of crap since I first brought it home. I have had to change the brakes about 7 times!!! I have also had to fix all of the problems that were stated in the recalls. I fixed the recall problems before there even was any recalls because GM would not help me. Then later I would receive the recalls. Now my transmission is shot!! the ets system is not allowing the transmission to shift properly. We found a bolt laying in the transmission pan when we first serviced it. In the beginning we thought we only needed a transmission fluid and filter change but come to find out that bolt that was in our transmission pan filtered though the transmission allowing something to become loose in the transmission making it shift very hard. We had 2 mechanics look at it and both agreed that we needed to rebuild the transmission. I have only had the car for about 6 years but even in the beginning of owning this vehicle things started to go wrong. Now Oldsmobile is out of business and GM/Oldsmobile wont do anything to help me which is typical of GM. I have been on the phone with GM about 5 times now and they just keep telling me the same thing over and over. Basically I'm out of luck. Now it will cost $2000 to rebuild the transmission and I do not have that. I will never purchase a GM vehicle ever again. I think that a foreign car like Honda or Nissan would be more reliable and wont be a piece of junk that isn't even worth $100. Please help me I need a vehicle for work.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

I purchased a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero in June of 2002, since the purchase I have had nothing but mechanical issues. The first being brakes/rotors being replaced twice a year, then my head gasket went, tires wear too quickly, and now my service engine light, ABS light, no traction light (which does not work), change oil light is on, and now I am having problems with my wheel bearings, and cv joints, the car actually makes grinding noises when turning to the left and often sounds and feels as if I have a flat tire. I have had all of these repairs done and the car was fine for 1 week and now all of the problems are back except for the head gasket. Did I mention I also had to have the power steering pump replaced as well, I feel that for the price I paid and the research I have done, there are many others that are having the same difficulty as me, when I read others problems, I feel like I am reading about my car. This was my first car I had ever purchased and feel that mine and my family's safety is at risk because you never know when something is going to happen and I am about out of money replacing parts. Please look into anyone who owns a Oldsmobile Alero and give me some advice. Thank you.

- Nunda, NY, USA

2000 Oldsmobile Alero motor, ignition, fuel pump and catalytic converter had to be replaced.** answer required***. 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.

- Norman, OK, USA

Brake pads, rotors, and front brakes were replaced. Consumer recently learned the front brakes needed to be replaced again. (nar)

- Huber Heights, OH, USA

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.

- Pauls Valley, OK, USA

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.

- Little Mountain, SC, USA

Coolant leaking from engine area, told intake manifold gaskets needed replacing. 3.4L engine

- Taylorville, IL, USA

Engine: Intake manifold gasket leak. Leaking antifreeze into engine. $846 estimate to repair. GM dealer will not cover repair. Brakes: 2nd set of brake rotors and pads replaced, this is first one out of warranty.

- Bear, DE, USA

This is the third brake job, got car with 30,000 miles had it two years - have replaced both wheel bearings--car now has 55,000 miles. Have replaced drivers side window control switch and now its in for the door latch failure. Ever driven 30 miles to get to a dealer with your door bungie corded shut if that is not a safety problem what is ?? that is the drivers door by the way. I have most definitely lost faith in GM. My next vehicle may very well be a Hyundai accent, they have only one page of problems and they provide a warranty.

- East Ryegate, VT, USA

Brakes have been replaced twice within the last 12,000 miles. Currently, at 30,000 miles rotors must be replaced.

- Pittston, PA, USA

My problem is like many other complaints listed here. The brakes! I am continually have them serviced. Every since I have gotten my car this has been a problem it is just getting worse as time goes on. I just got my 3rd set of brakes in under a year put on two days ago. The dealer says brake wear is normal, there is nothing wrong. Nothing wrong, explain to me who has to replace brakes this often" I live in Wisconsin, so its not like I have hard braking or lots of hills etc. My brakes pulsate, make funny noises and they wear down crooked. I have called Oldsmobile only to be given a run around. There are so many complaints identical to mine, when is oldsmoble/ GM going to be held responsible for producing a faulty product????"

- Menomonie, WI, USA

Consumer stated that when vehicle was taken to dealer for a check up tire pressure was not checked. Brakes were replaced on this vehicle twice within 20000 miles, and the wheels had cracks. Dealer and the manufacturer were informed of this with no remedy.

- Du Bois, PA, USA

The brake rotors had to be replaced twice because the brakes wear very fast replaced brakes 4 times since I bought the car in August of 2001 even if there the lifetime warranty brakes. The drivers door window motor has to be replaced. Driver window keeps coming off track causing the window to fall. The interior light fell out and had to be put back. The low tire air pressure light, and others keep coming on and staying on even if the work has been done. The back window has a wire type defrost in the window itself that has burned in once place only leaving a burned look on the back window. The cruise control went out a week after I had the vehicle which I bought the vehicle at 30, 000 miles. The passenger side view mirror shatter going the a roadway about 35 miles an hour, almost causing eye damage to a very young child if I hadn't roll the window up in time due to child being seated in the back seat in a child seat. The mirror shattered in very tiny pieces for no apparent reason.

- Coolidge, AZ, USA

The brake rotors turned twice and replaced once. This caused the brake pads to have to be replaced. The drivers door automatic window motor had to be replaced twice and now the passenger door window was doing the same thing. The interior light fell out and had to be put back in. The sun visor came loose and had to be tightened again. The cd player had to be replaced. A backlash of electricity caused a fuse to be replaced. The car died on a highway and towed to the dealership. The intact manifold leaked, it was tightened up and one month later the same problem happened again. The drivers side seat belt did not detract automatically.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

This car has been in at least 8 times or more for brake/rotor problems. There is a safety issue here. They can not fix these brakes and rotors and they are going to eventually fail. What does it take-deaths to get these people to understand they have a faulty system in these cars. Now they want me to up my warranty for $800. Why? they can not solve this problem. Get rid of what's on there and replace with something else. They built these cars, and should be able to come up with some method to stop the cost on these if not save lives. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761631

- Holland, MI, USA

I have had non stop problems with my brakes since purchasing an Oldsmobile Alero 2000. I have had my front brakes and rotors replaced four times. The manufacturer isn't willing to do anything, as I have tried to contact them many times. The dealership admits something is defective, please help! scc **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****748352

- Cottage Grove, MN, USA

Consumer stated the brake pads were not even 3000 miles old when both calipers were found to be bad, the left caliper was seized and the bracket that was holding the calipers did not meet design specifications, the rotors were rusted and pitted, consumer requested full reimbursement from the manufacturer, however manufacturer was only willing to reimburse half of the cost if the consumer had original documentation of the brake repairs.ts

- Timpson, TX, USA