Overview & Reviews

The biggest news for the 2002 Alero is an all-new four-cylinder engine on GX and GL1 models. Redesigned 15-inch wheels, a revamped interior console and two new exterior colors round out this year's changes.

• Sleek styling, brisk performance and handling, ergonomically intelligent interior, well-equipped standard model.

• Hint of cheapness to interior bits, numb steering, resale value may suffer.

User Reviews:

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  so good I bought a second one - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By tuckbar - August 10 - 6:26 am

  my wife and I leased a 99 alero when they first came out. although we bought the base model, (with the 4 cyl.), we both enjoyed driving it! So much so, that I bought an 02 with all the options(except leather). The 6 cyl motor & performance suspension options make this car perform better than most of the japanese cars that I test drove. the price was also thousands of $$$ less!

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  Junk... - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Renter132423 - June 11 - 2:00 am

  Rented one. my daily driver is BMW 330xi. I like the looks especially the rear end lights. Got in, wow - sucked. Too much plastic feel. Handling is crummy. Motor poor for V6. GLAD GLAD I can recommend anyone NOT to buy one of these. Look at a Honda or Toyota before this thing... terrible. Sorry.

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  Great vehicle! - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By jtrujillo86 - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I just purchased this car after owning a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu for 2 years (which was hunk of junk by the way). I have the GL1 with the 3.4 liter V6 engine. It is sooooo responsive and compliant, its amazing! The vehicle knows exactly when to downshift and the shifts are smooth and fluid. The traction control is okay on the vehicle, but not nessecary, even in slick weather. There are, however, a few TINY rattles and/or vibrations on the interior. They dont bother me too much, but I plan to get them fixed before the warranty runs dry. The only thing I wish this car had was a spoiler.

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  2 Year Review - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By donutman - September 11 - 10:00 am

  This car has been very reliable over the two years I have owned it. I have not incured any breakdowns...yet. The car has had two problems, one of which the dealer resolved. The outside mirrors would vibrate while driving. This was solved by replacing both mirrors with parts of a newer design. The dealer has been unsuccesful in finding and removing any of the rattles and buzzes in the interior of the car. They were also not able to get rid of a strange sizzling type of noise from the back seat area caused by driving on wet surfaces.

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  Alerio - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By david angelo - September 3 - 10:00 am

  Great Car

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  My new car - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By toronto30 - July 22 - 2:00 am

  Awesome!!!

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  Love the car! - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By AliK - March 25 - 10:00 am

  Went from a VW to this and Im glad I did. Its sporty and a very reliable car. For a smaller car there isnt that "tin" sound when you close the doors. The acceleration is great.

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  Will keep it forever - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By ckpzone - February 15 - 10:00 am

  I love how this car drives. It has great pickup, and feels really safe. The cupholders are annoying, but that is the only thing I dont like. The stereo system is great, and gas mileage is okay. I love the way the seats open to the trunk. All in all, this is a great car. I would buy it again.

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  Nice Reliable Car - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By dustin - February 7 - 12:33 am

  I put over 120,000 miles on my Alero in a very short amount of time. Its engine was running great when I traded it in. I did not have problems with anything except for the brakes, I do all highway miles, and had to replace my breaks twice. I would have kept my car longer if it wasnt for the breaks wearing down so fast. The power windows often go out in these cars as well. My friends windows went out on his 99 Alero three times. It has a very strong running engine. Its quick and fun to drive. It gets decent gas milage with a lot of passing power for a car in this price range. Overall I was very satisified and would have bought another one if GM would have kept making them.

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  Nice ride - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By andreah - November 21 - 2:00 am

  I bought the 3.4 6cyl,and it is powerful, the car is really smooth, and a big improvement from my 1986 olds calais, I LOVE the two tone interior, that ismy favorite part of the car, the speakers are nice too, also the windshield wipers fascinated me by how the washer fluid comes out of the wiper arm, also impressed with transmission, doesnt require care until 100,000 miles supposedly, well see