The steering wheel shakes while driving at 60-75 mph, on relatively smooth roads. The vibration can sometimes be felt through the floor on the driverS side, and the driver and passenger seats. The severity and location (steering wheel/seats/floor) of the shaking varies with different roads, but never goes away completely, even on newly resurfaced highways. On surface streets (50 mph and less), the shaking is not noticeable. This has most likely lead to a lot of the minor squeaks and rattles in the interior that make the car sound and feel older than it is. I replaced the original tires at about 40,000 miles, and recently had the new tires rotated and balanced, but the problem persists. I have not yet taken the car to the dealer to repair this, since I am still recovering from $1700 worth of repairs I had done to fix the head gasket leak and replace upper strut mounts. This could be a very nice car, if it wasnT for the number of large (and expensive) repairs needed so early in the carS life.

- Farmington Hills, MI, 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

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.

- Quincy, IL, USA

While driving vehicle and getting up to fifty mph the vehicle shakes very hard, sometimes the low traction light will illuminate on the dash upon hitting a pot hole.

- Clinton, NC, USA

While consumer was driving heard a loud ticking noise coming from steering wheel. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Car vibraties when driving at highway speeds of 55mph or greater. Dealer says it's road noise when returned a 4th time

- Bronx, NY, USA