Seven problems related to gasoline fuel system 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.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero ignition switch. The consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced in November 2010, due to the vehicle stalling when placed in reverse. Also, none of the gauges and dash lights worked, the fuel pressure regulator and head gasket were replaced.
The 2001 Oldsmobile Alero needs to be recalled. Im sure if you take a survey of its owners the majority will agree. This car has unpredictable issues and sometimes impossible diagnostics. They obviously made a mistake when making this car and they need to own up to it. This car could break down at the drop of a dime for whatever reason.
Car shut down suddenly while driving on interstate at 65 mph. A few times this happened in left lane and could have resulted in serious injury. Mechanic replaced sensors (cam) after diagnostic test but car failed again after a few days. Diagnostic pointed to another sensor but the car failed again after a few days. Mechanic suggests replacing ignition switch.
While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The cause has not been determined. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future. Fuel leaked from the regulator when parked and running. A new regulator was installed.
The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, she noticed that the engine would turn; however, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact also noticed that the turn signals began to make a buzzing sound. The current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 63,000.
One month after purchasing the vehicle I had it back at the dealer for seatbelt not retracting properly. The buttons keep breaking off. Had the rear defroster replaced, the a/c had to be fixed, the brakes and rotors replaced, turn signal switch had to be replaced. The gas gauge currently is not working. There has been so many repairs on this vehicle I can't keep track any more. Continue to have a problem with the car shaking when I have been driving it for a while. Dealer acknowledges there is a problem but has no idea what is causing it. This car is my worst nightmare. I have been to the dealer so many times I lost count.
The vehicle is supposed to get 32 miles per gallon, however only gives 25 miles per gallon.