Tank Assembly problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Five problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2009

Gas gauge is always off, I have to fill the gas tank up atleast 2-3 a day. Maybe there is a leak from recall, or the recall form the gas tank. Also spent $700. 00 for a recalled intake manifold gasket.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2003

Due to gm defect to date I have had to replace intake manifold gasket, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and am now looking at replacing gas tank and heater core. .

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2002

One failed due to the others failure. No safety defect listed.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2002

Consumer stated when going up a hill, the fuel guage indicator goes to empty. Then a light illuminates near brake and gas pedal.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/07/1998

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.


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