Six problems related to steering have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
(no initials; no dealer info; NHTSA campaign info inadequate) tl the contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 20 mph, the service warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed that the power steering no longer was effective and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400 within the early months of 2017. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the vehicle was repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the a bump occurred at the front end of the vehicle before loosing control of the steering and crashing into a tree completely destroying the vehicle. During the crash the air bags did no deploy. The contact suffered an injured right should and a concussion during the incident. No police report was taken. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Jft.
The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact was experiencing issues with the driver's side door regulator and motor. In addition, the rubber channel that is located inside the window was not tight and could cause the window to fall out and shatter. The window failure was repaired at the contact's expense. He also stated that the fuel system pressure regulator was failing. He heard a ticking noise and the vehicle drove differently. The dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because it was no longer under warranty. The contact also believed that the steering wheel was not steering correctly. The dealer still refused to inspect the vehicle. The contact would like his complaint to be a priority because he is a vietnam veteran with multiple physical challenges and a limited income. The failure mileage was 10,375 and current mileage was 13,000.
Within my 36,000 of driving from 50,222 to 86,119 my intake gaskets have been replaced twice. My rack has been replaced twice and will need to be replaced a third time. I am also aware that the rack was replaced while the previous owner had the car. Recently I realized why water was getting into my passenger side of the vehicle. The window seal is shifted causing the window to leak if the car is parked at certain inclines. This repair is not covered by my pre-owned vehicle warranty. All major repairs have been covered by my warranty and any additional costs have bee quote "eaten" by repair facilities.
Wheel bearing wore out at 52000 miles. Battery terminal post broke off. Brake caliper melted at 51000 miles. Two power steering lines burst at 59000. The cost of the repair for the power steering problem is an estimate I got from a mechanic, but I have not yet repaired. I'm hoping for a recall before I take any action. My complaints are based on the fact that there's no good reason for any of those things to need repair that serious. Aren't wheel bearings and power steering lines supposed to last for a while?.
Upon heavy acceleration the vehicle veers to the left and control is limited. I have reported this to the service department of my dealer, however, they say this is "normal. " this condition is so severe that I feel it is a dangerous condition especially if the driver is not prepared for it.