8.2
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $980
- Average Mileage:
- 91,250 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 26 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace with newly revised upper and lower gaskets (13 reports)
- replace intake manifold (7 reports)
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace water outlet assembly (1 reports)
cooling system problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We too had the same problem with our Olds Alero. The mechanic stated that GM initially used a thin gasket and if they had installed a thicker one we would not of had this problem. This is a very common problem with the Alero which is a mechanical defect.
- Kim R., Grand Rapids, MI, US