Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 88 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Without warning, the gearshift knob broke off. This makes it impossible to shift the car into park, reverse, etc. Read details...
Noticed the windshield was leaking which cause to leak on equipment under inside and out dashboard witch caused erosion and defects to other operating equipment lead to car stalling while driving,some operations of will work, some won't. Read details...
While driving 60 to 70 mph rear passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician determined that rear axle broke. Read details...
The ignition lock did not fully engage the lock function, and allowed the key to be removed without engaging the "park" function on the automatic transmission. Read details...
1999 olds Alero 3. 4l; stopped at traffic light, at idle in drive, speedometer pegged to 140mph, and held for ~10 sec. Upon chaning of the light, I tried to accelerate, and throttle was not available, similar to what occurs when the speed limiter is exceeded. Read details...