The Worst 2000-2004 Alero Problems
Passlock Security
One of GM's solutions for stopping thieves from driving away with a car is, coincidently, doing the same thing to the actual owner.
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What's Wrong with the 1st Generation Alero?
The 1st generation Alero started in 2000 and runs to 2004.
Its PainRank™ score of 16.34 ranks 18th out of 18 eligible generations in reliability. The score is based on relative complaint analysis of the 959 owners complaints on CarComplaints.com. A majority of the complaints are about engine problems..
What Owners Complain About
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Worst Issues
Worst Topics
- Engine 299 (100%)
- Electrical 270 (90%)
- Interior 123 (41%)
- Windows 48 (16%)
- Cooling System 43 (14%)
1st Generation Alero in the News
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation Recall
Americans recently celebrated the 4th of July with a weekend full of hot dogs fireworks and a massive GM recall -- which, let's face it, is becoming as All-American as apple pie. This latest action by General Motors involves 8.4 million veh … continue reading
By the Numbers
5 model years
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
959 complaints
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
18th in reliability
Overall reliability rank out of 18 eligible generations.