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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  Not bad for a company car - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Keelay - August 21 - 10:00 am

  The Alero GX sedan is a pretty decent company car. It has adequate acceleration with the 4-cyl engine, and nice handling. The ride is okay, although it can be jittery on smooth roads. The brakes are just marginal, and they seem to need a lot of pressure to get the car to stop. The GX model does have a lot of features for the money, too, and the standard stereo, cruise control, and automatic headlights are nice. The workmanship is *definitely* not up to Japanese standards, though. Its a nice enough car, but there are nicer ones. I wouldnt buy this car, but as a free car, its not bad.

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  Buy this one - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By hjallie - May 30 - 5:43 pm

  The overall performance of this vehicle has been excellent. No service needed outside of routine maintenance. Body integrity has been excellent. No need to purchase polish package or extended warranty on a basic vehicle.

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  Great and then Dead - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By imok02 - December 24 - 5:42 pm

  I hadnt heard anything bad about an Alero when my mechanic tried to sell one to me. It was an 02 and I didnt have a single problem with it for 3 years. I lived on a steep, unpaved road and the car got me up even in snow. Then the check engine light was on and it started choking on its own oxygen intact and emissions problems and now it sits not able to pass inspection. So, you be the judge: is a 2002 supposed to live past 11 years and 155000 miles? It was fine and now dead.

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  could-a-been-better - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By TJ - December 6 - 2:00 am

  over all its a good car just poor build quality like the dash is rippled/ buckled, the fan blower only works on high, the blinkers work only when they want to. (have to fiddle with the emergency light button to make the blinkers work)

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  Good and Bad - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Dave - November 12 - 9:10 pm

  Have owned this alero for a few years now, and its been a pretty good car overall. Only true repairs were the LIM gasket and one of the wheel hubs. Otherwise no major problems...BUT...the security system acted up once, preventing us from starting the car, costing a new starter till we figured it out. The paint on the hood is terrible, the rear doors are rusting, and the rear quarter panels are rusting too. The plastic is flaking off the interior in places. The dashboard is starting to bubble. The "low tire pressure" light is on constantly. Most importantly, it starts every day, and even with the V6, I got 27 mpg on the last tank, which was mixed driving. Nice car, but...

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  Ryanz review - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Ryanz - October 9 - 2:03 pm

  This car has been a great car. Very little problems. The car has 128,000 on it. The expected fixes like brakes, tune up. The only major fix was getting new suspension from the very, very bumpy roads.

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  2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4-dr 3.4 V6 - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By grwulff - August 11 - 11:03 am

  got it for cheep so i wasnt expecting much. very smooth. excellent handling for its weight. the engine technology is lacking though. the 3.4L V6 has only one intake and one exhaust valve so performance and fuel economy are not the greatest for the engine size. it is also a cast iron block in stead of an Aluminum one which increases weight and reduces power. it also shifts rather high for my taste, also reducing fuel economy. i would love this car much more if it came with a manual transmission.

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  2002 Olds Alero - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By japorter11 - May 19 - 12:17 am

  Bought my Alero a few months ago with 72k miles on it. Solid engine, no problems thus far. Have replaced passenger side window motor, vinyl on the dash was already cracked. Decent car for the money. Uncommon tire size(225/55/16) expensive to replace.

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  Excited About Alero!!! - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By vanillaalero - January 14 - 2:00 am

  Just bought my new olds alero. Thus far, from what I can tell, this is a great vehicle. Has great handling, good acceleration, nice turning raduis & is a sporty little car but has four doors. So that is a great solution for mothers like me who still want sports cars but need space for the little ones. Best of all its soooooo fun to drive!!!

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  Will sit you in your seat. - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Camwise - November 2 - 4:20 am

  I bought this car after it had been used as a rental, and it already had 99000 miles on it. I love the power of the v6 and the fact that it easily beats 90% of the people off the mark at a stop light..... Im a bit of a lead foot and this car meets my needs. Even with my lead foot I get 27MPG(Mostly Highway Miles)! When my wife drives she gets 33MPG(Also highway Miles)! About 2 months after I bought it I had to replace both front wheel bearings. About 2 yrs it was loosing all power and I had to take it in and have $1600 worth of repairs, but now it feels brand new again and is going great. Ive put 50000 more miles on it and look to put another 50000!