Three problems related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor have been reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the 2001 Alero.
I have a 2001 olds Alero. . . . For two years I have been having trouble with the sensor on my right front tire. The sensor caused my abs and traction control system to fail. After many attempts to get fixed it seems that my bearing was bad. On the day that I got my car fixed 5 cars between 2 dealers were getting the same problem fixed. They were all gm cars. .
While driving 70 mph the consumer's 2001 Oldsmobile Alero began to vibrate uncontrollably. The vehicle began to make a grinding noise. The consumer pulled over shut the vehicle off for about 10 minutes and when she restarted the vehicle the trac and abs lights illuminated. The dealer had done repairs prior to the incident. When the consumer took the vehicle to dealer she was told the speed sensor was bad and the entire hub bearing assembly would have to be replaced in order to fix the part.
Left front wheel speed sensor shorted out. When the vehicle was turned on the check engine, abs and traction light illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the left front wheel speed sensor shorted out. The dealer replaced the left front hub kit at the consumer's expense. Less than a year later the right front wheel speed sensor shorted out. The consumer was once again responsible for the cost of the repair. The consumer request reimbursement in the amount of $1601. 05 for both repairs. (nar).