1999 Oldsmobile Alero Engine cooling Problems

“1999 olds Alero 70,000 miles and will have to spend over 700 replacing the intake manifold gasket. If we do not repair, will lose engine at over 2500 expense. We have talked to shops and read internet issues predominant on this same issue. Gm should do a recall on this vehicle due to so many complaints on this issue.”

“The Oldsmobile Alero is a pile of crap. Since I have had it I have replaced almost everything in the front end. My catalytic converter went out at 70,000 miles, I had a warranty and they didn't fix it. My anti-lock brakes and traction control went out and my cruise control switch hasn't worked since about 60,000 miles. I'm just waiting for the day this car just bursts into flames.”

“Car began to overheat two days ago. Intake manifold gasket replaced a year ago. Dealership stated the intake manifold needs to be replaced again. We also found out that we may have a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked engine--which means a new motor. Car has 80,000 miles on it and has been very well taken care of. We are devastated as this is our daughter's car and she is about to be a freshman in college. The car broke down on her while traveling down an interstate-at night.”

“Automatic transmission will not shift into 3rd or 4th gear, anymore. Roars loudly rather than shifts. When I take my foot off the accelerator at 30+ MPH car acts like cruise control is on - decelerates extremely slow. Rpms stay at 2200+ at 35 MPH. Also now a little higher on temperature gauge.”

“I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero with a 3.4l v6 engine that leaks coolant from the intake manifold gaskets. My dealer is jim muir Oldsmobile, who put me in contact with GM customer service. They claim no knowledge of the problem. According to the internet, there are thousands of vehicles with the problem. My father, who works at GM says that at least seven people he knows in his office have had repairs done. Gm needs to acknowledge the issue and start fixing them.”