Mileage vs. problems

[Oldsmopimp]

...I tried to search for this, but came up with nothing...hopefully it hasnt been done before.

Just list your year, engine, mileage, and any major problems youve had along the way. If no problems, list the mileage anyway..

I'll start it off,



2001, 3400 V-6, 36,000miles

faulty oil sending unit at around 20K, small water leak into drivers side back seat floor. Bad front rotors, and now....intake gasket leak.

[misslindseysue]

2000 3.4V6
15,000 - EGR valve "stuck open"
20,000 - Front pads, all rotors turned
38,000 - Right front hub
45,000 - Front pads and rotors
58,000 - Intake Gasket, new wires and coil
67,000 - Needs: left front hub, front rotors, all pads, repaint hood
Those are miles, and are approximate, I don't exactly remember

[jabartram]

2003, V-6 with 32,000 miles

no problems so far, for me at least, but I purchased it 23000 on it!

[smokinAMD]

1999 V6

36k Standard 3400 gasket leak
41k Tie rod snaps, thus causing me to spin off road and destroy all the right front suspension.
42k Need new front rotors and pads, not immediately, but I need them within the next couple of months.

Now the question is, power slot rotors or powerstop cross drilled rotors?

[acidethereal]

I had the gasket leak thing too I think this needs to be investigated and we deserve a refund for this bullpoop. GM is about a half a second away from me seeking into a class action lawsuit. There is a tsp on this but not a recall......I think thats bullpoop. Once again we find GM lacks responsibility and quality......However I love my car and the community associated with it because thats what it is,.......MY CAR

[King Asoka]

2000 3.4L

26715KM steering gear replaced (under warrenty)
33049KM front pads replaced, machined rotors
45889KM intake leak (Goodwill)
49000KM replace front rotors and pads, new parking brake control.

and i just turned 50,000Km, switching to synthetic!

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

2000 2.4L

about 39000 miles: washer fluid gasket/grommet disintegrated when the battery was changed (it was apparently the wrong size...)
about 42000 miles: rear window regulator breaks

and at slow speeds AND gentle braking, the left front makes a whistle. :blink:

currently approaching 44000 miles, and no mechanical issues under the hood so far. :thumbsup:

[keytonic]

'99 3.4
bought it with 37k miles I've had it for 2 years now
38k bad water pump
42k broke driver side spring(monroe muffler wanted $850 to fix this got it done at another shop for $90)
45k bad power steering pump
54k bad bearing
55k replaced brake pads
now has 56k

[brsexton]

I have a 2003 2.2L Ecotec with 18K

10k The air bag had to be replaced because the horn was getting stuck.

16K Front Rotors and brake pads were replaced.

[aleroman8]

2001 GLS 2.4L

4 miles - right headlight bulb kept blowing out (literally shattering).
Dealership replaced wiring after four tries.

4 miles - right heater duct didn't work (no hole was made in the duct).
Dealership replaced.

5000 miles - Heater control box replaced (stopped working).

11,000 miles - right rear speaker blown
dealership replaced

11,500 miles - right rear speaker blown again
dealership replaced (even after saying it wasn't blown, but it was)

11,600 miles - yet again right rear speaker blown
yet again the dealership said it wasn't blown
and after arguing for about an hour, I went to
an audio shop and they said it was blown and I
had the wiring and both rear speakers replaced
(2 - Alpine Type R 6" x 9") no problems since

23,000 miles - head unit goes bad
dealership said there was nothing wrong with it (except the
fact it didn't work at all) and after calling GM, they
finally replaced it with one that wouldn't play cd's
so they replaced it again with one that you couldn't read the
display panel, and after they replaced that one ,I replaced it
with an Alpine CDA - 7894 and no problems since

Going on 69,000 miles - no other problems except cosmetic damages along the way :thumbsup:

[j{}n]

Originally posted by brsexton@Mar 8 2004, 02:35 AM
10k The air bag had to be replaced because the horn was getting stuck.
i laughed my ass off when i saw this

anyway

99 2.4L
got it with 46000 on it in '02
now has 89000 :eek: (i travel a lot :rolleyes: )

no real problems :knockonwood:

replaced the front and rear brakes once since i've had it, fronts need changed soon

the guage cluster used to cut out when i first got it, but it stopped doing that

the tranny would slip and "trac off" light would come on in winter when i'd gun it up a hill without warming it up first

um, the front driver's side wheel fell off, but that was due to overtightening of the lugs on the mechanics end; snapped the bolts. with that came new strut, brake assembly, rotor, fender, side skirt, and i think that's it...

[Redog]

2000 V6

3000 miles transmission coolant line leaking (dealer fixed)
10000 miles car would turn itself off and on while driving (dealer fixed)
30000 miles hazard switch recall fixed
43000 miles hazard switch recall fixed again (don't know why)
46000 miles (right now) working on a leaking power steering pump and just had a fuel leak fixed

[fiestyalerogirl81]

cant remember the exact miles
2000 3400

67,000 miles replaced brakes
45,000 had to replace tie rod
somewhere in there- damage control sensor damaged
and turn signals have a mind of their own, sometimes work and sometimes dont.

[acidethereal]

Originally posted by fiestyalerogirl81@Mar 8 2004, 04:34 AM
cant remember the exact miles
2000 3400

67,000 miles replaced brakes
45,000 had to replace tie rod
somewhere in there- damage control sensor damaged
and turn signals have a mind of their own, sometimes work and sometimes dont.
hey theres a recall on that (turn signals) during this quarter supposedly of this year im calling gm prolly like this week to scedule the fix

[Pimpalero03]

MILES = 45,000

PROBLEMS = ZERO

[dopey]

bought my car in april 2002 36k.....

2 years later im on about 57k i believe.

not 1 problem.

and i dont think people should list brakes as problems. yes the stock brakes suck....... but something like that is normal wear and tear on a vechical. not a problem

[brsexton]

Originally posted by SweetAlero99@Mar 7 2004, 11:57 PM
and i dont think people should list brakes as problems. yes the stock brakes suck....... but something like that is normal wear and tear on a vechical. not a problem
I consider it a problem when it happens at 16K and is fixed under warranty.

[blueyezalero]

2001 2.4 I had the a/c-heater fixed under warranty..would only work on high. I had the hazard switch replaced under a recall last September. I don't remember the mileage but I do have 60,600m now. No other problems that I can remember.

[quitlahok]

2002 v6, bought it almost exactly one year ago with 24k on it, now at 38k. only problem I have is my power windows are kinda screwy, the driver side one is almost off the track and the passenger side scrapes on the way up. big ol' nasty scratch in the glass now... driver side started in january, passenger side in february.

[Oldsmopimp]

So theres no-one with 100K yet? I figured somebodys gotta have a 99 with around that for miles.

[smokinAMD]

42k miles, Intake gasket AGAIN! And I was mistaken, the first one went at 40k miles, not 36k.

[AleroRyda]

Originally posted by Oldsmopimp@Mar 8 2004, 04:00 PM
So theres no-one with 100K yet? I figured somebodys gotta have a 99 with around that for miles.
99 3400- 118500 miles

Can't recall exact milages of the problems but heres the list

Major stuff:
1. Intake gasket leak (around 55,000 mi)
2. Water pump
3. Alternator
4. Electrical problem (wires were grounding out against the Cat Conv)
5. Cat Conv replaced (around 83,000 mi)
6. Transmission Slipping (around 88,000 mi)
7. Wheel Bearing about to go out.

Minor Stuff:
1. Brakes and rotors
2. Parking brake doesn't engage unless it is all the way up
3. Other non-mechanical problems

[wc_alero]

99 2.4 Only 45,000 miles

I have had the car for almost 2 years, it had 17,000 miles on it when I bought it.

25,000 - all rotors and brake pads replaced

Only other problem is the turn signal problem.

[alerosoldier]

Woa. You folks seem to be having a string of bad luck... My car has 36,000 miles on it and only one problem. My domelight. Ever since I changed the bulb it won't come on all the time. when I open the doors, keyless unlock or just go to turn it on in the car while driving it won't always turn on without giving it a little tap. but that's my fault. I say, perform more preventive maintenance on your vehicles! Know what could go wrong before it does go wrong. Can't stress that enough.

[Naich]

2001 GLS 3.4

15,000- Changed front rotors & pads (stock ones SUCK)
20,000- Got rear-ended (still havn't gotten the bumper replaced :(
30,000- Power steering pump replaced (covered by warr)
42,000- Manifold Gasket leak (covered by warr)
50,000- replaced rear rotors and pads

I change my own oil every 3k to 4k.

[misslindseysue]

Originally posted by alerosoldier@Mar 9 2004, 10:30 AM
I say, perform more preventive maintenance on your vehicles! Know what could go wrong before it does go wrong. Can't stress that enough.
I change the oil every 3,000 miles. My boyfriend is a mechanical engineer, and his dad is a mechanic. I have one of them look under the hood about once a month, or whenever I hear a funny noise or anything feels different. You really can't prevent rotors or wheel bearings from going. I know when they are getting to needing to be replaced, so I haven't had any problems. I also caught "the leak" before I lost any noticeable oil or coolant.

[PaulVS]

2001 V6 GL Coupe. 43k miles (bought new)

All fixed under warranty. (most were TSB's)

1. Standard gasket leak (leak also wrecked the starter motor which was replaced)
2. Blower motor card
3. Scratches on drivers side window
4. Loose rear window molding.
5. Front brakes - rotors turned, pads replaced
6. Front bushings replaced due to noise
7. Hazard light switch replaced.

Not sure on the mileage on these. A couple other minor items were fixed as I recall (under warranty)

[mykah89]

2001 v6 bought with 32000 on it
no problems until 40k then lower intake manifold gasket leak (warranty)
replaced new brakes/rotors all wheels
42000 security system prevented car from starting, needed replacing (warranty)
45000 power steering pump toast (warranty)
46-55000 replaced brake pads
53000-driver window regulator gone, caused glass to drop into window .. dealer took 3 days to get me into the place, then kept my car for a week because they said they couldnt get the part, where then i went in and raised hell and the tech came over and "mysteriously" found the part sitting around (warranty)
58000- recall on hazard carrier (warranty)
58000-lower intake manifold gasket leak again (warranty)
58000-right outer tie rod end replaced (warranty)
58000-right front wheel speed sensor open, right front hub assembly replaced (warranty)
oil change and wheel alignments from previous work (not covered under warranty)
i know i had some more stuff done in the 46000-55000 range but i cant remember
everything.

[K Dan]

03 3.4

intake manifold @28k, engine also had skip in it while in for that repair

[Crazy_Canuck]

2003 V6-3400

No problems yet... but I've only had it for about a month or so. It has 33,000km on it thus far.

[MACBUYA]

2003 3.4L

26,000 Destroyed 2 rims on s.e. MI roads.
-4 new wheels
-4 new tires
-1 new strut
-1 new rear strut nuckle

29,500 New front pads. Turned front rotors.

Currently 29,945
(crossing my fingers on that intake gasket)

[ptrudel]

2000 2.4L

113k km's

hubs replaced every 10 000k(goin on 3rd time now)
new coil at about 90 000k (each wire comin outta there was sparkin to each other)
i think thats it(even tho this crap cost me 1400$ :pissed: )

[Oldsman]

99 2.4

22,000 miles replace rotors

26,000 driver seat frame broke

89,000 rear defogger switch not working. need new heater controls.

[Final-Reality]

Anybody notice that it's almost always the 3400 guys who are always replacing their front rotors? *cough*frontheavyjunk*cough* :popcorn:

[brsexton]

Originally posted by Final-Reality@Mar 12 2004, 10:26 AM
Anybody notice that it's almost always the 3400 guys who are always replacing their front rotors? *cough*frontheavyjunk*cough* :popcorn:
Not just 3400..I have the Ecotec and I had to have my rotors replaced at 16k.

[misslindseysue]

Originally posted by Final-Reality@Mar 12 2004, 10:26 AM
Anybody notice that it's almost always the 3400 guys who are always replacing their front rotors? *cough*frontheavyjunk*cough* :popcorn:
Or maybe it's just that we can go faster, so we have to brake harder. :P

[overdrive75]

My n-car's Eco-Techs all 4 of them would get rotors about every 4-5K miles. Yes I was hard on them but it was all in a days work.

[brsexton]

Originally posted by misslindseysue@Mar 12 2004, 10:46 AM
Or maybe it's just that we can go faster, so we have to brake harder. :P
Yeah you 3.4 people can go faster, but only when your cars aren't in the shop getting the intake gasket repaired. :lol: Sorry I could not resist.

[Oldsman]

^^^LMAO

It's a joke people.

I think maybe final was meaning the wheel hub.

[Final-Reality]

nah I meant brake rotors but it was just a joke :P

[Oldsman]

still looks like the 3400 guys have more problems.

[esg928]

2001 Alero V6
90,000 miles
Everything stock with the exception of K&N air Filter.
Nothing major

about 45k - new front rotors, pads (back was hardly worn .... hmmm)
65k - blower motor resistor. (had an extended warrenty to 70k) While it was in they "said" they found a major coolant leak but probably just a ploy to rip the warranty company off.

Rotors warped again in front and I don't consider myself a constant breaker. LOT's of highway driving! I have seen my mileage drop off to about 23-24 mpg. It was anywhere from 27-28mpg. I do keep track of my mpg in a book. I will try and figure out where I lost the mileage and when. I did replace the spark plugs at about 50k miles with titanium tiped ones. Didn't help or hurt mileage. May need to replce those again.....

[dadirtybulldog]

let me check in... '99 alero 2dr V6... 104,000 miles and still ticking.. 45,000- new transmission... 47,000- new alternator... 60,000- front wheel bearings replaced... 70,000- interior vinyl begins coming unglued from dash... 83,000 -another alternator... and at current mileage my main problem is that my front end shakes at speeds around 60-80 mph, i've had my tie-rods replaced, i've had it wheels aligned, i have the correct tire preassure....????... any ideas?

[Final-Reality]

Wow that sucks you got a lemon... what happened to your tranny?

[dadirtybulldog]

i own a '99 alero 2dr V6 with 104,000 miles.... some problems i've had-----> 40,000-> replaced transmission..... 60,000-> replaced alternator and tie-rods.... 68,000-> replaced front hub assembly (bearings) and noticed my vinyl coming unglued from my dash... 80,000-> another alternator :pissed: .... 104,000 + -> my main problem now is around 60-80 mph the car starts to shake pretty bad....????..... i've had tie-rods replaced, i've had it aligned, and balanced, i have correct tire preassure.... i don't know?????? help :wacko:

[dadirtybulldog]

sorry peeps, the first time i posted i was going from memory... then i found my list of problems, oil changes, maintenance, etc... here is correct problems and miles...

[dadirtybulldog]

my tranny was making loud roaring/whining noises and there was a clang when going from reverse to forward, not to mention a pop when it shifted gears, a dull pop... yeah i pretty much gotta lemon... but i love her to death :D , nowadays she runs pretty good

[BLK03GXS]

03 Eco 2.2, 5spd...
bought new... @1500KM!! 3'd gear syncro went... replaced under warrenty, (but i lost 8 days too a 2000 4door sunfire curtosy car :pissed: )
At 17100KM now, brakes are slighty warped... going to get them done for free b4 20k at dealer... Check engine soon light has come on twice and then dissapeared :rolleyes: :unsure:
was told to bring it in when it stays on all the time :rolleyes:
Only mods flowmaster 40series muff insted of stock, and K&N drop in

Ohhh and E-brake takes 11 "clicks" to hold the vehicle on a slight incline... has been like this scince stock... :rolleyes: *sigh* Dealer says its fine cus at the stop it holds the vehicle... not much of an e-brake :rolleyes:

[mdodge]

2002 3.4l v6

Bought in 02 with 28,000 miles

Problems:

40,000 Left tie rod
42,000 Right tie rod
50,000 Water pump
52,000 Right wheel bearing
52,500 Left wheel bearing
54,000 Right wheel bearing again :pissed:
Currently: 80,000 just now replacing pads and rotors

I can't really complain (aside from the damn bearings) No engine trouble so far.

I drive about 50 miles a day (work) so really not bad considering the abuse I put her through.

I have talked to several gm techs in my area and all say that alero is know for going through bearings like every 2k miles. YIKES :eek: Can anyone else relate to this?

[mdodge]

oops......12kmiles not 2k.. :P

[bnight04]

2000 3.4 v6
70k
the only thing so far that is remotly bad is that the power steering fluid line broke.....

[silver_alero37]

I bought my 1999 Alero in 2002 with 35,000 miles. Here is the list of problems, thus far:

45,000 miles - Cylinder number 3 misfired 500,000 times, so replaced all spark plugs and wires..still has not solved the problem
47,000 miles - Replaced Right HUB Sensor
53,000 miles - Replaced Driver's Side Tailight
55,000 miles - Replaced Rear Rotors and Pads
58,000 miles - Need to Replace Front Rotors and Pads, Cruise Control Switch is not working, Service Vehicle Light is Coming on due to ALC does not work..need to get it replaced. I actually like my Automatic Light Control..although I have read many posts where people could do without it. Need to replace I think the Left HUB Sensor, Low Trac Light comes on when backing up.

I would get rid of her, but I love her too much to do that. My dad says I need to cut the sunroof off and then replace everything else.

:)

[mlcroy20]

Ok... 2000 3.4

bought it with 22K miles

39K miles Accident - all cosmetic damage to front passanger side and hood.
44K miles Replaced Right side Hub
45K miles Replaced Right side tie rod
67K miles Replaced most of coolant system due to 4 seperate leaks

now has 73K miles..

Only other stuff I've done is brakes/rotors about every 6K miles (front only) rear still stock... Also I'm on my 3rd set of tires!

[bdyman]

2002 2.2 ecotec
brake pads and adjuted and cleaned shoes
stupid high flow cat major prob
but that`s it and just normal oil changes stuff like that

[sympley]

2002 Coupe with 2.2 ecotec

100 km, noticed misaligned roof lining. There was a gap of about 1 inch between the roof and the liner. Dealer fixed ofcourse with trying to give me a run around. He said that the guys that put in the alarm did it.

1000 km, doors becomed misaligned. They would not even close. Dealer fixed it, but the moron mechanic forgot to put in one part back it. They had to call be back in.

2000 km, doors misaligned again, dealer fixed again, this time all the part were put in, and they are good so far.

6000 km, rotors gone. Dealers excuse is that my pads are almost worn out. I go home check the pads they are almost still new. Go back bitch a bit and they machined the rotors.

10,000 km, rotors gone again. I go back to the dealer and they replaced the rotors.

13,000 km, security light comes on and stays on for a bit then disapears. I thing it is related to my compustart alarm/starter/pager. They had to put in some sort of a GM passlock interface so that the alarm could operate properly. I think that maybe just maybe that part is going.

20,000 km, rotors gone again. Got some from RSM racing (slotted). Was impresed at first, looked god, and braked pretty good, did not last to long.

45,000 km, replaced the rotors with Canadia tire The cheap kind.

59,000 km, front hub gone, dealer replaced the wrong side, I went back and they replaced the other side. My warrantly expires at 60,000 so I got really lucky. At first they would not hear about it.

60,000 km, replaced rotors with Canadian tire (heavy duty).

75,000 km, traction light, ABS light, and trac off light comes off. Turns out that sensor in the hub is no good. Need to replace the whole unit 7 bills gone.

currently 80,000 km, needed items:
-rotors
-rust showing up on the window panes. It is the kind that goes from inside out??? I though GM has good steel?
-rust showing up under the hood.
-oil filter cup is worn out because when they replace the oil they torque it to much and it gets worn out.
-alarm does not work???, frequent security light. I bet that they are somehow related.
-passenger speaker sometimes works, sometimes it does not. I have a Alpine unit pretty good one, and I find it hard to believe that this would be causing this problem. I use al the proper harnesses to intergrate this stereo.

I really think I got a lemon. I am looking around for a 2001 or 2002 mustang GT convertible or not because this car has been nothing but trouble. I love the way it looks, I love the way it handles, but I am giving up the fight. NO MORE GM for ME.

...Sorry guys.

[JUSTHASTO]

2000 alero 3.4 with 78,000 bought with 1 mile on it ...
6,000 replace all the rotors and pads
7,536 rear strut broke at the weld point
12,156 fuel sending unit replaced
14,124 power moon roof shorts out . insulated wires in roof became wore and were touching the metal and shorted out .
50,000 replace rotors again
68,000 replace head gaskets blown head and water leak on pass side floor
I' also have another 2000 alero 4 door and it has 56,000 on it and only problem i had was the rotors so far (knock on wood)
and the only thing i had done to these cars is had the windows tinted.
i think the one was built after and long weekend or something cause unitl lately it was a lemon.. but i love my alero's

[JUSTHASTO]

Originally posted by JUSTHASTO@Jun 3 2004, 08:34 AM
2000 alero 3.4 with 78,000 bought with 1 mile on it ...
6,000 replace all the rotors and pads
7,536 rear strut broke at the weld point
12,156 fuel sending unit replaced
14,124 power moon roof shorts out . insulated wires in roof became wore and were touching the metal and shorted out .
50,000 replace rotors again
68,000 replace head gaskets blown head and water leak on pass side floor
I' also have another 2000 alero 4 door and it has 56,000 on it and only problem i had was the rotors so far (knock on wood)
and the only thing i had done to these cars is had the windows tinted.
i think the one was built after and long weekend or something cause unitl lately it was a lemon.. but i love my alero's
forgot one thing
41,278 front axle broke

[csealy_31]

2001 Alero 2.4L -- 116,178 miles. Bought brand new in May 2001. No engine mechanical problems. Well, it eats a quart of oil every 3,000 since first oil change at 3,000. Switched to Mobil 1. Change the oil every 6,000, filter every 3,000. Clutch still original(knock on wood). Rear brakes still original.

30,000 Steering developed the "noise" fluid disappearing, changed out the fluid with STP power steering fluid. Hasn't lost a drop since and once a year I change out the fluid.
60,000 first set of brake pads
75,000 first set of plugs
90,000 left front hub went out,
100,000 the ignition cylinder security feature that senses the key went out. No start condition. You have to wait 10 minutes with key on to bypass.
103,000 the ABS and TRAC OFF light came on when backing up. Right front Wheel sensor, fixed itself. Third set of tires. Michelin HydroEdge-should last rest of the life of car(85,000 mile warranty)

has aftermarket muffler, 62mm TB from RSM, B&M shifter, WAI from AEM, purchased from APOC(POS, Rubber elbow rotted out after 10,000 miles(4 months)) purchased a Samco replacement , front and soon rear STB from RSM.

[brsexton]

Originally posted by csealy_31@Jun 4 2004, 10:39 AM
2001 Alero 2.4L -- 116,178 miles. Bought brand new in May 2001. No engine mechanical problems. Well, it eats a quart of oil every 3,000 since first oil change at 3,000. Switched to Mobil 1. Change the oil every 6,000, filter every 3,000. Clutch still original(knock on wood). Rear brakes still original.

30,000 Steering developed the "noise" fluid disappearing, changed out the fluid with STP power steering fluid. Hasn't lost a drop since and once a year I change out the fluid.
60,000 first set of brake pads
75,000 first set of plugs
90,000 left front hub went out,
100,000 the ignition cylinder security feature that senses the key went out. No start condition. You have to wait 10 minutes with key on to bypass.
103,000 the ABS and TRAC OFF light came on when backing up. Right front Wheel sensor, fixed itself. Third set of tires. Michelin HydroEdge-should last rest of the life of car(85,000 mile warranty)

has aftermarket muffler, 62mm TB from RSM, B&M shifter, WAI from AEM, purchased from APOC(POS, Rubber elbow rotted out after 10,000 miles(4 months)) purchased a Samco replacement , front and soon rear STB from RSM.
Please tell me you don't still have the stock rotors on your car. If so, I find that very strange. I can't even understand how your stock pads lasted until 60,000 :blink: I only got 16k out of my stock rotors and pads..

[csealy_31]

Nah, the stock rotors are crap and this is the second set of rotors. The next set is going be slotted to help get the hot gases out from between the pads and rotor. The rotors now are warped a little. But they don't seem to make that much of a difference until you get up to about 75. Any faster and the problem goes away. any slower and you don't notice. So any faster than 75 and I use the engine to slow down if I can. I drive 75 miles one way to work and it's mostly I-95. Except for the stop and go I don't use my brakes very much especially since I have the manual. Believe me I was shocked. Every time I rotate my tires I check the brakes. I had to put the second set of pads on at 110,000. The first set of rotors did last until the second pad change. However they did shake pretty bad. I'm waiting for my calipers to give out with all the punishment the rotors and myself have put them through.

[ez4u2chere]

I don't post here often, but I check the boards every now and then. Reading this makes me think I should put my Alero up forsale, and I'm being serious.

2001 3.4 w/ 46k miles

22k miles--- hazard switch replaced under warranty
23k miles--- driver window needed new motor, replaced under warranty
30k miles--- front pads and rotors warped, replaced under warranty
40k miles--- front rotors are warped again, still haven't done anything about it
42k miles--- low coolant light came on. Wife stopped by the dealer and the dealer topped it off, but after reading here it sounds like I might have the infamous gasket leak you guys are talking about. :angry:
45k miles--- SES light is on, autzone scanner says "P0442 Evap Emissions Control Leak". It's not the gas cap and I haven't had time to look any further into it.

I bought this car only because I got what I thought was a terrific deal. I bought it in December of '02 w/ 18k miles on it for $10,500, which I guess still isn't a bad deal, but if I'm going to have all these problems I'm not certain I want to hang on to it especially seeing as though I no longer have a warranty.

[bigd6983]

Ok lets see......bought in july of 2003 or so with 63,000 miles

72,000 snapped the turning signal handal(my fault) still works but need to fix soon
74,000 miles gasket leak
75,000 gasket leak fixed (lol)
76,000 accident, body repaired
76,500 passenger side window regulator breaks
78,000 winshield wiper pump starts leaking

no problems with rotors, or pads, the pads need to be changed soon, and ill probably have the rotors turned......

[jackal2000]

i bought my 2000 v6 last may with 38,000m on it. the only real problem i had so far was replacing the left outer tie rod at 49,000m. the brake pads and rotors do need replaced though. they are still the stock ones. the guy at the shop said he could turn the rotors but then they would be too thin to meet specs which tells me that they have been turned a couple times already. after market here i come. oh and recently when i drive the car for the first time each time or after it sitting for a while i hear a slight screech coming the left front wheel, i think its just my brake sensor telling me "i need replaced", any other ideas? i currently have like 51,000m on it.

[AleroGLS]

Originally posted by bigd6983@Jun 7 2004, 10:43 AM

no problems with rotors, or pads, the pads need to be changed soon, and ill probably have the rotors turned......
Your better off if you just replacing the rotors. Mine went last year, so i replaced the whole thing. $40.00 each. (i think). and there thicker metal than the GM Crap.

[ez4u2chere]

Originally posted by acidethereal@Mar 7 2004, 09:11 PM
I had the gasket leak thing too I think this needs to be investigated and we deserve a refund for this bullpoop. GM is about a half a second away from me seeking into a class action lawsuit. There is a tsp on this but not a recall......I think thats bullpoop. Once again we find GM lacks responsibility and quality......However I love my car and the community associated with it because thats what it is,.......MY CAR
I apparently have it now too. I hope to get to the dealer this week.
Check this site out (http://www.gm-v6lemons.com)

[bizarre179]

99' 2.4

108,000 (ouch)

I have had the car for a couple months and nothing so far, thank god. Dont know what was done to it before i got it except for new bumpers and fenders.

[NjRef511]

'02 3.4L V6 (96432mi)

Bought it at 90k

92000 - Engine teardown, lifters were clogged, replaced lifters.
93400 - Hazard Light Switch (Non-Recall, bastards!)
93600 - Window regulator replaced, window replaced
93900 - window regulatior replaced
93900 - battery/alt replaced
94000 - Cat Converter
95000 - Accident, minor cosmetic shit, not fixed yet
96000 - electrical demon.

[billytheman1188]

2002 3400
Bought it with 34,000 (Last July)
Now has 49,200

Problems:
NONE

I have had NO problems at all, i dont know why everyone has major problems!!lol I actually had one problem and that was one of the bolts were loose and it caused a leak, but it was tightened and stopped.

[siether]

01' 2.4L 68000km

Bought with 28000km, last summer(05), came with new rotor and pads.

29000 Fan control resister blew haven't bothered changing yet
57000 Replaced Frt passanger Hub and Frt drivers tie rod
65000 Bad millage, used seafoam problem went away
68000 Bad millage returned (don't know why) soft brake pedal (just dissapeared 2 days ago??)


All in all she's treated me good (knock on wood).

[RazziAlero99]

Purchased in March 2004 with 50K now in November 2006 92K

Problems:
50K- Lower intake gasket/water pump
50K- Stearing rack
50K- Trunk vent Leak
50K- Swaybar links and Bushings
64K- New hood, Crossmember, headlights, AC compressor, many other parts replaced after accident.
77K- Front wheel berrings, both sides
83K- Water pump again and serpentene belt
92K- Curently AC line still has leak after accident, Gas gauge messed up, Needs power stearing pump, and new AC compresser berrings.

[BadFrog]

my turn,
2000 GLS 3.4 V6
40,000 km head gasket
90,000 km LIM #1
180,000 km wheel hub
190,00 km LIM #2, power steering gear and shaft seal, A/c clutch, blower motor resistor(don't know for sure when that went, it was before I owned the car) water pump, right front break caliper, strut mounts...i think thats all

[[ion] C2]

2000 2.4L w/169,000 mi

Got it used at 167,000, needed rotors. At 168,000, A/C compressor clutch went. Always had the hazard switch issue (not under recall they say... o_O) Other than that, running and performing to perfection.

[99redcoupe]

99' v6 86,000 bought car in 2001 had 35,000 when i bought it.

I cant remember exact mileage but here it goes

gasket leak (warranty)
alternator died (husband fixed)
left front hub
right front hub
brake pads gone bad( husband replaced both pads and rotors)
rotors grinding
driver side window would get stuck (my husband fixed)
driver side tie rod replaced
serpentine belt worn out (husband fixed)
replacement of battery
water pump leak

[super white alero1]

Mybe, I got lucky purchase with 9,xxx miles

@ 36,xxx switched to stop tech brakes (front)
@ 54,xxx battery
@ 87,xxx IAC Valve
@ 110,xxx got rear ended
11 months so far and still sitting in the gargage

[battistoni21]

lets seee..... got it at 75,000 miles

at about 80000 i had to get a new fuel pressure regulator
now at 86000 im gonna need some new rotors and brake pads soon

i changed spark plugs.... put in NGK iridiums

84000 new battery

other than that this car has been mildly reliable, but my gas is starting to suck..... i put 89 bp silver in religiously

[pawzbear]

1999 2.4L GL
Bought: 34,000 miles
Now?: 99,900 miles
"major" repairs:
-drivers side window motor went out
-something to do with the spark plugs once.. this insane misfire thing that literally came out of the blue.. and left me stranded.. right after i pulled into my driveway! =D
-that gasket leak thing thats such a problem..
-new brakes installed once.. o.O"
-alternator died..hahaha i remember that!

And other than my wrecking the living crap out of it and getting that fixed.. thats all. My baby boy hasnt been that bad to me. not for about 100k miles. i work him to death =/

[p1mptress]

2003 GLS 3.4 V6

Bought it 2 yrs ago w/: 17,xxxmiles
now has: 46,xxxmiles

Only thing that needed work:
- new rotors and brake pads

[bdh1976]

2000 GLS Coupe 3400
Bought new with 249 miles, now 66,000.

12,000 Front half of the car was repainted due to some brat pretending to be Bo Duke and scratched the hell out of the hood and fender. $500 bill!!!
12,001 Killed brat, washed blood off hands :) LOL
15,000 Old dude backed into my car and front end was painted again!! His insurance covered.
34,000 Hazard light switch, Blower motor resistor (warranty)
44,000 LIM, fixed itself!?! Not questioning it, not leaking any more. No coolant in oil, external leak. Have the gaskets just in case.
65,000 Driver side power window rear clip, Cyl #1 misfire due to bad plug wire.
65,000 3rd brake light lens warped.

Otherwise basic maintenance, brake pads, oil changes, spark plugs, filters etc.

[Kanyon]

2000 GLS Coupe
Bought in Feb. with 60,000miles, now 74,000 miles

In the first month

Both wheel speed sensors
Hazard Switch x2
Power Steering Pump
Window fell off track into door and broke
Cruise Control Switch

Later

Brake Job
Sunroof Leaked into fusebox
Lights on gear select on the dash are all screwed up, says 3rd when its in Neutral
Sometimes the sunroof will open a few inches, other times it opens all the way
Dash is rippling up
Last Monday an old lady pulled out in front of me and caused $4k of damage, still don't have car back

Everything in the first month we made the dealer pay for under some sort of law we have in KY. Suprised I haven't had the LIM leak yet.

[Cliff8928]

10/09/2006 - 26,506

ENGINE, UNIVERSAL - REPLACE, REGULATOR, FRONT DOOR WINDOW - LEFT POWER - R&R OR REPLACE, MOLDING, WINDSHIELD SIDE PILLAR REVEAL - RIGHT - R&R OR RE, DISC AND/OR CLUTCH COVER, CLUTCH - REPLACE, MOTOR ASSEMBLY, STARTER - REPLACE,

Spark Plug Replacement, Engine Cooling System Service, GM Oil Life System Maintenance.

07/06/2006 - 21,445

GM Oil Life System Maintenance.

04/29/2006 - 17,308

Install new larger front brakes..

Notes: Installed F-Body rotors, pads and caliper brackets. Installed Y-Body calipers. Installed 17" wheels with new tires.

01/17/2006 - 13,839

GM Oil Life System Maintenance.

06/21/2005 - 8,100

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement, Install K&N.

05/24/2005 - 6,410

GM Oil Life System Maintenance.

02/14/2005 - 3,921

CONTROL ASSEMBLY HVAC (INSTRUMENT PANEL) - A/C - REPLACE, ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT SEAT MANUAL - BUCKET SEAT - DRIVE, CLUTCH SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC - BLEED

[Ryan from Ohio]

Seems the LIMG gasket is a killer on all GM cars... Plus DEXCOOL isnt cool.

I bought my car with 53K on it under a year ago. I drive 50 miles one way to work.

Currently it has 85K on her, 10K on the AMS oil I put in her. Will be doing the filter/quart change this weekend.

Replaced front pads @55K
Replaced air filter with Fram Air Hog

Thinking about new plugs, wires, 02 sensor. I need to squeeze some more mileage out of her.

[sorrowfulkiller]

I bought my car earlier this year near the begining of the summer with 73k on it, I know have 86k on it


78k miles I think one of my rear strut mounts needs to be replaced
79k miles I found out I had the gasket leak... which a local shop could fix for $300 and give me a tune up in the process
80k miles the brake rotors started to warp

[olds2race]

2001 3400
72,000mi Wife rearanged frontend
81,000mi Ignition cylinder
85,000mi Hazard,Flasher
95,000mi Waterpump, Lower Intake leaking coolant
96,000mi Tranny is starting to let go

[Chopper]

Had the car for 3½ years now. Bought it with 185k km on the meter, or 296k miles if you want. Since then I have changed the front hubs, mounted an electrical heater for preheating the engine in the cold Swedish winters and just done normal service. Until now at 377k miles. I have just changed the springs and the front strut bearing assembly, one spindle joint and the battery. I will also need to change the brushes in the generator as it have stopped charging. Unfortunately it seems like hopeless to get new brushes. My mitchell repair's manual says the generator can not be repaired, just swapped and it annoys me to have to buy a new one for 270$ instead of some brushes for 20$. I'd rather spend the extra 250 on guitars...
Oh yes, I need to change the fan resistor and the buttons for the cruise, but that's all I think.

[[ion] C2]

Bought it with 185k km on the meter, or 296k miles if you want.

185 000 kilometers = 114 953.671 mi
-Google

If it were at 377,000 miles I'd be surprised to see it still actually run.

[Chopper]

Ooops. Sorry for that.
This means that it has done 143k miles today. :-)

[Alero2k4]

2004 Coupe Eco/Auto

~18-19k front brakes shot, replaced

~33.5k master cylinder bad, replaced this past Sat

[Pestario13]

99 GLS

96000 Upper intake gasket
80000 Front left wheel bearing
75000 water pump
35000 alternator
104000 stearing gear
and tons of tires (probably my fault)

[Chopper]

I didn't mention it above. My Alero is a '99 3.4.
Over all I think the car is better than I expected and with the set of Intrax I recently fitted it behaves like an European. Firm and predictable with improved response.

[Oldsman]

99 2.4

22,000 miles replace rotors

26,000 driver seat frame broke

89,000 rear defogger switch not working. need new heater controls.

update..........

102k replaced t-stat and water pump

104k blower resister went out

[Ghadsphi]

Any objection to me adding the fact if you have a 2 door and electric drivers seat and EVER attempt to get into the back seat through that door and are not a midget. Then replacing that seat is a given since if you didn't notice that when you bought the car well... You're probably a 3 toed sloth who thought, "damn that's easy..."