Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 1 problem related to vehicle overheat (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the Alero.
I purchased my 1999 Oldsmobile Alero on 4/20/00. Four days later, the car overheated. It overheated approximentley 10-12 times after that, each time with me bringing it back to the selling dealership to fix the problem. Each time I took the car back, something in the engine was replaced and I was told it was ok. No more than 5 miles down the road, the car would overheat. It seemed to be a mystery to everbody. Finally, I suggested to the dealership to possibly change the thermostat. They did and that ended the overheating problem. Now, a month later, the factory warranty is up- so olds wont help me, the dealerships warranty is up, so they wont help - they blame olds. I do have an extended warranty, but I dont think it covers a lot of the repairs that need to be done. Ive already had to pay $250 before it totally broke down. And besides this has been going on since I got the car when it was within the "bumper to bumper". The engine will not hold antifreeze (been going on for about 2 week), we put it in and 5 min. Down the road its gone! its started overheating again, and right now is totally undrivable!! I have to use my works company car (lucky they are so nice) to get back and forth to work with. I bought a 1999 so that I would have a reliable car that I could trust to not give me these kinds of drastic problems! - so bad that it doesnt even work anymore!! I have been on the phone with Oldsmobile numerous times and they are of no help!!! so, I've come to my last straw, ive gone to a consumer lawyer to help me figure this mess out. . . Oh yeah, did I mention that I am a 20 year old female - what do I know??? - I have saved all of my receipts, have pics, and a file with olds. Someone has to do something!! I want revenge and to be compensated for this!!! and the way the lawyer talks, I cant sue unless they dont contact me when they recieve the letter of demand to fix the car. But obviously they will. I want more than that. Im ready for a battle!!.
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