Worst 2001 Oldsmobile Alero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 89 | 5 | 3 | 115,950 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 20 | 1 | — | 183,998 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | — | 81,311 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 17 | — | — | 66,202 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 16 | — | — | 76,778 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | 1 | — | 117,507 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 15 | 1 | — | 34,619 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | — | — | 50,729 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 13 | — | — | 93,581 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 | — | — | 57,614 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 12 | — | — | 64,160 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 10 | — | — | 70,812 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 9 | — | — | 59,694 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 7 | — | 83,745 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 8 | — | — | 74,886 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 75,334 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 25,279 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | 1 | 107,722 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 6 | — | 37,274 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 7 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 6 | — | — | 41,881 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 51,002 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 5 | — | — | 55,995 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 5 | — | — | 73,333 mi |
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Recalls for 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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2001 Oldsmobile Alero — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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