Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 101 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Key gets stuck in ignition now I can't even turn the car on to take it to dealership to have recall taken care of- beeping will not stop when key is removed and car battery drained. Key also gets hot when in ignition Read details...
The subframe rusted out where the rack and pinion connects to it. Broke free from the subframe at 25 miles an hour. Greatful that no one was injured. But I feel that there should be a recall on the subframe. Read details...
Failure happen again. The vehicle as taken to the dealer. The dealer replace. The cam sensor and crank sensor modulator. The vehicle was repaired however the failure happen again. The dealer then stated that could not duplicate the failure again. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted. Read details...
Power steering malfunction on 2000 Alero with 67,000 miles. Read details...
While my wife was driving on I-95 in northern virginia, the inside of her steering wheel, fell into her lap. Luckily the air bag did not deploy. I had to tape the inside of the steering wheel back in place so we could return home. Read details...