One problem related to engine noise has 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.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero 3. 4l v6 - engine racing - high idle 2004-2010 this has been an off and on problem the entire time I have owned the vehicle the past 6 years and might happen for 2-3 weeks and then not again for a few months. When I start my car it will be idling at 3,500 rpms or more, if I put it in drive it will go back to 1,500 rpms, but the car will start to accelerate by itself (the accelerator is not being pushed and is not stuck). It takes about 20-30 seconds if on flat ground, but the car will get up to 55mph by itself. If I am going down hill it goes even faster. If stopped at a stop light the engine sounds like it is trying to go 60mphs. Sometimes the problem ceases if I shut the car off and restart, but this does not always work. I think it is highly unsafe and with all of the recent Toyota problems I think this should be investigated as one of my college friends has a sister with an Alero that has had the same problem. Please let me know if there has been something done already or if you have heard similar complaints. Thank you.