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Oldsmobile Alero repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 40 repairs.
Oldsmobile Alero repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (59%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in New Jersey, United States - Jun 2005 | |||
| May 200551000 mi | Radio repaired, three times to fix in two weeks, finally sent out, never reinstalled correctly | ||
| Jun 200556000 miUS $650 | Manifold gaskets replaced, notified that head gaskets needed to be replaced | ||
2003 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Minnesota, United States - Apr 2009 | |||
| Feb 200972000 miUS $530 | Pass Lock failure. Replace ignition cylinder. | ||
| Apr 200975000 miUS $380 | Replace worn strut mounting plate that was squeaking and four wheel alignment | ||
2002 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jun 201793000 miC $170 | exhaust and resonator | ||
| Oldsmobile Alero in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $80 | I replaced the alternator. When the alternator quit working the electrical system to the entire car failed. Transmission wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear. The gauges stopped functioning etc. | ||
2002 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201570560 miC $210 | Check engine light came on; ABS and traction were "Off". Sensor replaced and brakes serviced. | ||
2002 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Ontario, Canada - Mar 2008 | |||
| Mar 200883700 miC $320 | Thermostat replacement | ||
2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 2012105000 miUS $340 | Car has a clunking sound in the front, found out it needs strut mounts, will have repaired at a later date. | ||
| Feb 2013106500 miUS $350 | Front struts were replaced. Next up is blower motor relay and possibly another o2 sensor. | ||
| Mar 2013107000 miUS $300 | ABS sensor wire broke, found out it was due to improper repair while in the previous owner's possession. | ||
| Jun 2013109000 miUS $187 | The speed sensor in the right front wheel hub was going bad so the entire hub had to be replaced. I had the front brake pads replaced at the same time. | ||
2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Massachusetts, United States - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2011104000 miUS $45 | Check Engine Light with P0420 code. Catalytic converter was replaced. AC was recharged with 134A and sealant. Successful repair completed | ||
| Jun 2011104570 miUS $100 | Haazard swith needed to be replaced as turn signals did not work. Successful. | ||
2001 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Quebec, Canada - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 201070060 miC $289 | oil pressure valve brocken, use a towing and change pieces to the garage. | ||
| Nov 201071920 miC $150 | change rear bearings (HUB) | ||
2001 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 2010102000 miUS $80 | replaced oxygen sensor after engine code reader reported it as bad. Spent $50 for sensor and $30 for various tools. Hard to reach with tools that didn't fit. Finally found some tools that worked. | ||
| Apr 2010103000 miUS $600 | GMC Dealer replaced idle sensor and throttle position sensor. Car would behave very irradically (high revving) on a cold start and had trouble shifting at times. | ||
| Jun 2011113000 miUS $160 | replaced alternator. old alternator only lasted about 2 years :-( . Alternator started making "whining" noise. Opted for the $130 alternator this time w/ lifetime warranty. (also needed $30 tools) | ||
| May 2012119100 miUS $100 | blower would not work. Blower motor and blower motor resistor changed. | ||
| Sep 2012122000 miUS $500 | Car was very rattly-sounding at times. Initially thought to be a break problem. after inspecting the breaks (they were OK), took it to garage, where they replaced tie rod and wheel bearings on front passenger side. | ||
2000 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Aug 201381220 miC $350 | Engine computer system | ||
| Oldsmobile Alero in Utah, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201496000 miUS $98 | Blower motor replaced so blower works on all speeds. Spark plugs and coils replaced. Replaced hazard light part. Turn signal bulbs replaced but, left turn signal still not functioning properly. | ||
| Nov 2014104000 miUS $85 | Inner pad on passenger side of car was completely worn down while outside pad was almost new. Had to replace caliper | ||
| Apr 2018147000 miUS $2100 | Blown head gasket caused engine failure | ||
2000 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Oldsmobile Alero in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2011US $176 | replaced ignition lock cylinder due to failed "passlock" handshake. | ||
| Oct 2012209500 miUS $310 | R & R RF wheel hub bearing. Hub had failed electrically causing ABS & TRAC lights to illuminate. Bearings were still quiet, but warning lights were driving wife nuts. | ||
| Jan 2013212500 miUS $300 | Failure of upper strut bearings and one broken coil spring. | ||
| Oct 2013221000 miUS $300 | Head gasket leakage. Head gaskets replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014229000 miUS $275 | Replace catalytic converter, not for emission reasons, but due to corrosion. | ||
| Oct 2014231000 miUS $110 | R front tie rod loose | ||
| Jan 2015231500 miUS $25 | Replace leaking water pump | ||
| Jul 2015237000 miUS $100 | Replaced LF wheel bearing/ ABS sensor assy. | ||
1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Engine not specified
| Oldsmobile Alero in Connecticut, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013109000 miUS $45 | Power steering pump replace and return hose reattached | ||
| Oldsmobile in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014135000 mi | Fire under the hood | ||
1999 Oldsmobile Alero 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Oldsmobile Alero in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Nov 2021 | |||
| May 2018175460 miC $600 | Misfire condition repaired by replacing coils and ignition control module. | ||
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