Table 1 shows four common wheel related problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel cover/hubcaps (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems |
Purchased the car in February'03. Bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 mph, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. Read details...
Front drivers side coil spring broke causing it to rub against the tire causing the tire to blow out while driving! this happened on a country road while driving at 40 mph! Read details...
The consumer noticed a grinding noise when the brakes were applied. The manufacturer was contacted and was told the rim was cracked and the tire lost air. The consumer was told by two different dealers the tires slipped on the rim and had broken the seal. Read details...