Mileage vs. problems

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.
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.

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.

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

[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.

'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.

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