Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

The intake manifold gasket is failing, introducing coolant to engine oil. This problem is a result of a poor design. General motors has been aware of the problem for years. However, gm currently does not have a recall on these vehicles. While the part itself isn't costly, the labor to repair it is very intensive, and has been quoted around $800. Recalls should be mandated in all cases of incompetence, not solely when it affects public safety!.

Leaking intake manifold gasket. Coolant and oil mixing together and loosing both. Have to keep refilling oil and water tank. Had this problem fixed at a cost of over $810. It should have been a recall issue back in March 2003 when Oldsmobile was aware of it.

After experiencing loss of coolant in my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, I was informed that I needed a new intake manifold gasket (it was leaking) which would cost almost $700 to fix. Although my vehicle is no longer under warranty, I feel that a leaking intake manifold is a premature repair for a vehicle only 5 years old and only 51000 mi. I have done some searching and know that I am not the only gm owner with this problem. This problem is obviously a manufacturer defect not to mention a potentially dangerous one. Any longer and I would have had a ruined engine that could have caught fire or stalled on the highway. Gm needs to take responsibility for this problem.

2000 Oldsmobile Alero. Diagnosed with a leaking lower intake manifold gasket at 55,000 miles (~ $800 repair). Contacted Oldsmobile for cost assistance because this is such a common problem. They told me that this was a case of negligence on my part. Considering discussing with a lawyer due to the high volume of similar problems on this engine type.

Intake manifold leaking on 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. Oil system is contaminated, and engine is running poorly, and will be permanently damaged if not repaired soon. There is a TSB out to replace the defective design. I had the vehicle in to a gm service department for diagnosis , and then discussed issue with gm customer service. They will not pay for complete repair because it is out of warranty even though the gasket design is defective.

2000 Alero GLS with the 3. 4 l v-6 had to have the intake manifold gasket replaced due to failure and coolant leaking. The car had 38,000 miles on it at the time of the failure. This is the third gm vehicle I have seen that had this problem. A 2000 malibu with the 3. 4 l and a 2000 bonneville with the 3. 8l. All of these cars had the new dexcool coolant in them.

Leaking intake manifold gasket.

Manifold gasket failure, excessive loss of coolant. Returned car to dealer, dealer stated it was a normal occurrence. Have since talked to several people with same problem. We had problem fixed at our expense, $861. 63. Have been to several sites where complaints such as ours have been excessive (mycarstats. Com).

I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. I just recently bought this car used with approximately 35,000 miles in October 2003. At around 40,000 miles in February of 2004, I discovered that I had an coolant leak. While the manual says with the "dexcool antifreeze" I should not have had to replace any coolant until 150,000 miles, I had refilled around three times within around 4,000 miles. I took it to a gm dealer who informed me that I needed a new intake manifold gasket, along with many other small parts associated with the I. M. Gasket, that came to a total bill of around $600. My intake had to be completed taken apart and resealed because the dealer said that Oldsmobile had used a "weak sealant". I have filed a complaint with Oldsmobile, but was informed that it would not be a recall until more people complained to them. I have seen many consumer complaints on this subject, and if more people complain we may be able to get our money back. This was a defect on my car because of faulty eqiupment and parts used in the manufacturing, and I feel that no matter if I was the first to complain or the thousandth person to complain, an intake manifold gasket should not have malfunctioned and had to have been replaced on a car that only has 40,000 miles. Oldsmobile really needs to take credit for their actions in replacing faulty equipment on the cars they have made, no matter if they are going out of business or not.

Check engine soon light comes on; had prob fixed before mechanic said a wire was laying on manifold, repositioned and tightened but prob is occuring again; service vehicle light stays on along with trac off light; car engine presur is decreased and makes noises and when turning wheels left or right there is a sound like rubber running together; pads have to be changed every 6 months and rortors have been changed twice.

My intake manifold gasket began to fail earlier this year. Starting in sept. 2003 I had to add dexcool every two weeks to my reservoir; beginning in oct. 2003 I had to add every 7 to 10 days. My car was not quite yet to 50000 miles. Gm claims that my problem was not caused by dexcool and that I should have had my coolant system serviced at 30000 milles but I have three pieces of gm documents that say that the coolant system does not have to be serviced until 150000 miles. I was told by one gm service technician that the part I had to replace was a piece of junk. Fortunately there were no crashes or fatalities. I had to add two months to my car note in order to have this problem fixed. The part cost $58 and the repair cost $540. I have read complaint after complaint on the internet that this part has caused many problems and that gm refuses to do anything about it.

Coolant leaking from engine area, told intake manifold gaskets needed replacing. 3. 4l engine.

While driving the vehicle reach high temperatures because the intake manifold failed which caused coolant to get inside the engine. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.

I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero with 55,000 miles on it that is leaking coolant. I have brought it to 2 different auto locations, one a dealer snd the other a mechanic whom I trust. Both places agreed that the intake manifold gasket has worn out. I am now in the process of getting the gasket replaced which will cost me $600. 00, not including the towing charges and diagnostic expenditures that I have gone through. The mechanic who is replacing this gasket said that this probobly about the 15th Alero that he has had to do the same replacement work to and that he has read that this a common defect for this car. The first time that the car wa towed, because the engine coolant leaked all over the garage of a friend's house, it was taken to a pep boys shop and he also said that he had read in car magazines that this was a common problem for old's Aleros from the year 2000-2003. I believe that gm should put out a recall on this problem as it is costing many people a lot of money and it is a road hazard, something which could cause a fire.

Premature intake manifold gasket failure on gm sohc v6 engines causing an external coolant leak. This is common knowledge to mechanics and parts stores. In my case at less than 50k miles, although most commonly occurs around 70k miles.

I am in the navy and have had my car for around 8 months but just found this site now. My intake manifold gasket went on me at 40,000 plus miles. I have read TSB's and found many others have had this problem. I know Oldsmobile is being phased out but I love my car due to it being my first car and I have been financially stricken due to incidents like this. My warranty had expired and it cost me 600 dollars to repair it. I was told by my family and a navy jag to file a complaint with the better business bureau and the dealership but I decided to take this route. Please get back to me on this. I would appreciate it.

3 months after buying my used 2000 Alero I found that the intake manifold was leaking and needed to be replaced soon. Once I saved up money I took it in and had it replaced. Since then (one and a half months later) my "service engine soon" lamp continually comes on. Place that repaired my intake manifiold gasket has no idea what the problem is--something with my air system. Also, immediately after repair of img my fuel gauge is stuck on (e)mpty. . Will occasionally move. I am extremely upset that I wasted my money on a piece of junk. Also, my cruise kicks out when I am in overdrive--has not worked since a week after I bought the car. I have put more money than need be into a car that is only 3 years old and I have not even owned for a month! what is going on with my car??.

Service engine soon lamp: intake manifold gasket: cruise control: transmission.

My 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has had serious problems with it since purchasing it in June of 2002. To date, I have had to replace my waterpump, intake manifold gasket, tires, brakes and rotors consistently (three or more times ayear) . The most recent problem is my gas gauge will indicate that I have 1/4 tank and to my surprise the car will not start unless more fuel is added. The engine also sounds rough, I have both service engine lights on, along with my low tire pressure, anti lock brake light on and I have new tires, replaced a gas cap, and the lights went off, but then come back on. I am also positive that my car will not pass inspection. The cosmetic defects are that of the dash board starting to peel and come loose. I have read up on that gm responded to a problem with all 2000 Oldsmobile Aleros about the gas problem and I contacted the dealer dorschel and spoke with service manager lou, gm agreed to add a different filter so that the gas was draining back into the tank, it was also mentioned in the article that dealers could be fined thousands of dollars daily if not complied with, but because it was not an actual recall, the dealer denied my request to fix. After reading the multiple complaints about these vehicles, I am shocked that they have not been recalled, the should be as they are not safe cars in my opinion. I am challenging you to take a ride in my car with your family and see if you feel safe, because not only am I out 13,000 that I paid for the car, but also if I have to estimate probably another 6,000 in repairs. That is ridiculous. I expect a written response from your office within 30 days of what you intend to do to investigate these problems. Not only read my letter, but you should google in 2000 Oldsmobile Aleros and see the disgust of performance people are complaining of.

Intake manifold gasket failure causing leakage of coolant into engine.

2000 olds Alero gl 3. 4: found coolant drops on garage floor. Took in to dealer and was told intake manifold gasket leaking. This does not seem reasonable at 3 years old and only 47,088 miles. Gm needs to be investigated and a recall should be made. Too many others I found online have same problem about same mileage. Cost to do work $843. 85 (replaced intake and other gaskets drained cooling system and changed oil etc. ) told this was all necessary because of the leak from the intake manifold gasket. On January 10, 2003, I spoke to a man at olds customer service. . . His name garritt bates. After putting me on hold he called the dealer and came back to tell me this problem was "normal wear and tear". He gave me a file # and told me to hang on to my reciepts in case there ever was a recall.

The intake manifold gaskets had to be replaced. If left alone, the leak would have ruined the engine which would have cost 2000. 00 or more.

Engine: intake manifold gasket leak. Leaking antifreeze into engine. $846 estimate to repair. Gm dealer will not cover repair. Brakes: 2nd set of brake rotors and pads replaced, this is first one out of warranty.

After experiencing loss of coolant in my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, I was informed that I needed a new intake manifold gasket (it was leaking) which would cost almost $700 to fix. Although my vehicle is no longer under warranty, I feel that a leaking intake manifold is a premature repair for a vehicle only 3 years old. I have done some searching and know that I am not the only gm owner with this problem. This problem is obviously a manufacturer defect not to mention a potentially dangerous one. Any longer and I would have had a ruined engine that could have caught fire or stalled on the highway. Gm needs to take responsibility for this problem.

The brake rotors turned twice and replaced once. This caused the brake pads to have to be replaced. The drivers door automatic window motor had to be replaced twice and now the passenger door window was doing the same thing. The interior light fell out and had to be put back in. The sun visor came loose and had to be tightened again. The cd player had to be replaced. A backlash of electricity caused a fuse to be replaced. The car died on a highway and towed to the dealership. The intact manifold leaked, it was tightened up and one month later the same problem happened again. The drivers side seat belt did not detract automatically.

Engine coolant indicator light illuminated. Dealerships mechanic found the intake manifold gasket was faulty, and was replaced.