hello to all,I am buying an alero.is there any concerns I should look into on it?the dealer I know has changed the head gaskets on it.it is a 3.4 ltr.please let me know .thank you! Edited by: wileybrat

I have a 2001 Alero with the 3.4, and 89K miles. Overall, I like the car a lot, but there are a few things:


GM brake rotors tend to warp, even under normal useage. On my Impala and my previous Olds this was a problem, solved by going to aftermarket rotors.It hasn't shown up yet on my Alero.


The Passlock security system is a piece of junk after the ignition cylinder gets a little worn (around 75K miles usually) and will prevent you from starting your own car. Many people myself included have had this problem.


There have been a number of recalls, so I assume you've looked a Carfax report on your car.


Get some good performance tires, you will be much happier with the handling than with stock tires.


The 3.4 is a good engine overall. I get 27 mpg in mixed city/highway driving, and I don't baby it very much. Changing the back 3 spark plugs is a pain, but you don't have to do it very often.


If I think of anything else, I'll post it, but again overall, I like the Alero.

What is typical problems? Alero 2002 , 2.4 ,manual,corrosion durable?