NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

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3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,962 miles

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2003 Oldsmobile Alero engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 032009

Alero

  • 43,000 miles

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Oldsmobile Alero died while driving down the road. This has happened on several occasions.

- Lagro, IN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 192005

Alero 6-cyl

  • 42,925 miles
2003 Alero ignition shorted causing consumer not be able to start vehicle, also found a leak in intake manifold gasket. The passlock sensor in the ignition cylinder shorted and as a result the vehicle would not start. The intake gaskets and oil drive O-ring leaked. The dealer replaced the lower intake manifold gasket, rocker cover gaskets and oil pump driveshaft cover seal. The air bag cover warped. The top of the dash was wrinkled and the instrument panel pan was peeling from it's backing. The dealer replaced the instrument panel assembly and transferred all components.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

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