1999 Oldsmobile Alero Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 2% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wheel bearing wore out at 52000 miles. Battery terminal post broke off. Brake caliper melted at 51000 miles. Two power steering lines burst at 59000. The cost of the repair for the power steering problem is an estimate I got from a mechanic, but I have not yet repaired. I'm hoping for a recall before I take any action. My complaints are based on the fact that there's no good reason for any of those things to need repair that serious. Aren't wheel bearings and power steering lines supposed to last for a while?”
NHTSA complaint #10068787, filed 2004-01, 51,000 miles“Front drivers side coil spring broke causing it to rub against the tire causing the tire to blow out while driving! This happened on a country road while driving at 40 MPH!”
NHTSA complaint #10946551, filed 2017-01, 85,000 miles“Purchased the car in february'03. Bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 MPH, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. Engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and o ring. Power steering pump and return hose replaced. Driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). …”
NHTSA complaint #10098708, filed 2004-11, 32,000 miles“The bolts t hat hold the hub caps on have plastic inserts.they seem to have melted and fused to the stud.because of this I am unable to remove hup caps to remove wheels to rotate e.”
NHTSA complaint #723583, filed 2000-06“While driving, right front entire wheel came off the axle, causing consumer to lose control and crash, there were two injuries. Ohio traffic crash report.”
NHTSA complaint #562178, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
121 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsEngine cooling
85 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
56 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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