2000 Oldsmobile Alero engine dies. My car, up to date with all recalls, has numerous issues still with driving and dying. When you start the car, sometimes it has a high idle- 1500 to 2200 RPM. When you shift it into drive, it dies. Sometimes you can be driving and the car just shuts off. I have had the car looked at by 3 different auto shops. 1 of them a GM dealership and 2 of them local auto shops. They have replace the fuel filter and played around with the idler. The problem still continues. A local mechanic did suggest that the issue might be that the engine would be getting flooded when it shuts off and then has way too much excess fuel when you try starting it. He said if it is true, his thoughts, it could eventually lead to an engine fire. This has been going on for over 8 months now. I will report the incident as today's date, as it has done it all day. When the car does shut off it is hard to control and I have had to use curbs as my stopping mechanism.

- Holdingford, MN, USA

The intake manifold gasket is failing, introducing coolant to engine oil. This problem is a result of a poor design. General Motors has been aware of the problem for years. However, GM currently does not have a recall on these vehicles. While the part itself isn't costly, the labor to repair it is very intensive, and has been quoted around $800. Recalls should be mandated in all cases of incompetence, not solely when it affects public safety!

- St. Louis, MO, USA

I purchased a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero in June of 2002, since the purchase I have had nothing but mechanical issues. The first being brakes/rotors being replaced twice a year, then my head gasket went, tires wear too quickly, and now my service engine light, ABS light, no traction light (which does not work), change oil light is on, and now I am having problems with my wheel bearings, and cv joints, the car actually makes grinding noises when turning to the left and often sounds and feels as if I have a flat tire. I have had all of these repairs done and the car was fine for 1 week and now all of the problems are back except for the head gasket. Did I mention I also had to have the power steering pump replaced as well, I feel that for the price I paid and the research I have done, there are many others that are having the same difficulty as me, when I read others problems, I feel like I am reading about my car. This was my first car I had ever purchased and feel that mine and my family's safety is at risk because you never know when something is going to happen and I am about out of money replacing parts. Please look into anyone who owns a Oldsmobile Alero and give me some advice. Thank you.

- Nunda, NY, USA

Manifold gasket failure, excessive loss of coolant. Returned car to dealer, dealer stated it was a normal occurrence. Have since talked to several people with same problem. We had problem fixed at our expense, $861.63. Have been to several sites where complaints such as ours have been excessive (mycarstats.com)

- Cedar Hill, MO, USA

Cracked head gasket, causing leaking of oil and radiator fluid! causing possible damage to my engine causing costly repairs.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

The gaskets on the Alero engine are not compatible with the type of materials used on the engine causing them to leak very early in life. If coolant leaks into the engine it could cause damage and potential hazard while driving.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Service engine soon lamp: Intake manifold gasket: Cruise control: Transmission.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

Rotors bad, brakes bad, wheels leak air, windows leak air in, windshied shakes, engine runs high temps and knocks, paint is starting to rust. Cd player is always shuting off. Dealer has not done a thing to help and my car is under warranty for a few more months. I need help soon.

- Fairview Park, OH, USA