It is getting worse as time goes on
SOURCE: Alero loud humming/roaring sound coming from front end.
That's indicative of a wheel bearing, which is why you were told to change that out. However, it's also possible that the carrier bearings in the differential (where the drive axles attach) have gone bad. That happened to me on my 300ZX several years ago, and I had to replace the diff bearings. I would have them checked out somewhere other than a dealer (you'll probably get a better price from an independent shop).
As a sidenote, to be sure it wasn't a wheel bearing, if you hear it quiet down in a turn one way but get louder in a turn the opposite way, it's likely the wheel bearing. If you turn left at speed and it gets louder, then it's the right bearing (since you're loading up that side of the car). If it gets quieter in a right turn, it's the right side (you're unloading that side of the car and not putting as much weight on it, so it doesn't drag as badly). See if you get that symptom just to be sure that the wrong side front wheel bearing wasn't changed.
SOURCE: Oldsmobile Alero Front End Noise
noise can be many things like tires .front axle bearings final drive.torque converter.
SOURCE: 2004 alero making loud screaching noise by tire
It's the belts. Quick fix is spray some kind of silicone lubricant on them, like tire shine. You should really replace the belt or belts that are making noise, also check the belts tension. Too loose and they'll make noise
SOURCE: My 2002 Olds Alero the fan is loud and blows no heat
have to remove blower motor to clean out ,most of the time there is leaves in it.
SOURCE: My alero makes an awful sound when I turn to the
jack car just enough to take the weight off the road wheel, then using a tyre iron, see if theres any movement in any bushes,only try this on the flat with bricks under the chassis frame just in case....
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