NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System: Radiator Assembly Problems

4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,667 miles

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 302004

Alero 6-cyl Diesel

  • 74,000 miles

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Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for a sudden acceleration issue. Vehicle was accelerating without the accelerator pedal being depressed. While having this issue checked dealership noticed that the head gasket failed and leaked radiator anti freeze into the engine. The cause of the sudden acceleration was due to a bad chip in the mother board. The cause of the radiator anti freeze leak was undetermined.

- Denville, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Aug 262003

Alero

  • miles
Coolant is leaking from the radiator, causing vehicle to overheat.

- East Greenbush, NY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 071998

Alero

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving at about 40 mph passenger side door came ajar, not able to close and latch properly. Repetetive problems with rear defroster. Low tire pressure warning light inaccurate..et. There were two incident of cracked radiator cap. There were three incidents of interior trunk release button failure. Gas guage malfunctioned.

- Dudley, MA, USA

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