Three problems related to wheel cover/hubcaps have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and "o" ring. Power steering pump and return hose replaced. Driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). Driver side mirror motor has never worked properly, dealer(in rochester) put on receipt of last repair that they replaced motor, but didn't actually have part, but was on order. Never received a phone call back when or if part came in(dealership is over 300 miles from my home, purchased car on the internet).
The bolts t hat hold the hub caps on have plastic inserts. They seem to have melted and fused to the stud. Because of this I am unable to remove hup caps to remove wheels to rotate e.
Right front wheel separated while driving due to lugs and hubs coming off vehicle. Also, brake cable was cut and vehicle was without brakes. Dealer/manufacturer notified .
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems |