Five problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The make : Oldsmobile model : Alero year : 1999 manufacturer : general motors corp. Mileage: 62,000 miles problem: engine intake manifold leak - dexcool I, like several hundred thousand other gm owners, am experiencing a leaking engine due to the dexcool coolant used in the radiator. The problem stems from the intake manifold not being sealed correctly to house the corrosive coolant. (I've been told by both my mechanic and the dealer that this effects all 3. 0l series engines in gm vehicles from the years 1998 - 2003. ) I only realized my problem after my friend (with the exact same model car and year) had his head gasket blown off due to the engine coolant mixing with the oil. Total estimated cost: $750. Risk of accident if car's engine blows in traffic.
Rear defroster, steering, brakes (3x's), engine, radiator, belt, security systerm, tape deck, power windows.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for a sudden acceleration issue. Vehicle was accelerating without the accelerator pedal being depressed. While having this issue checked dealership noticed that the head gasket failed and leaked radiator anti freeze into the engine. The cause of the sudden acceleration was due to a bad chip in the mother board. The cause of the radiator anti freeze leak was undetermined.
Coolant is leaking from the radiator, causing vehicle to overheat.
While driving at about 40 mph passenger side door came ajar, not able to close and latch properly. Repetetive problems with rear defroster. Low tire pressure warning light inaccurate. . Et. There were two incident of cracked radiator cap. There were three incidents of interior trunk release button failure. Gas guage malfunctioned.