16 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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.
: the contact stated coolant is leaking out at the intake manifold gasket causing the engine to overheat. The dealership determined the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted.
My engine coolant, on my 2001 olds Alero, has been going down for the last 18 months. I have refilled the coolant container 3 times. When I checked it again about 1 week ago there was gel like substance in the coolant. I checked with several mechanics, all of whom said my intake manifold gaskets are leaking and oil is getting into the engine coolant, that I need to have the gaskets replaced and the engine flushed which would cost me $900. I then found out generals motors has known about this problem for at least 2 years because they replaced the defective part in new cars beginning in 2004. Canada has a class action law suit against general motors for this same problem. So far gm has done nothing about fixing my car.
2001 Alero (2 dr. Coupe) I have been on several sites and am finding many Alero owners having the same problems that I have encountered over the last couple of years. Fuel pump, wheel hub assemblies, intake manifold gaskets, power window failure(grinding/breaking clips/regulators), serv engine and traction control lights constantly on, electrical problems, brake problems etc. It is my belief that olds knew they weren't making this car anymore, and sent a sub-par product out into the market "hoping" to get away with as few recalls as possible. I have numerous complaints filed with olds and general motors. General motors has gone way out and offered me a $500. 00 certificate towards the purchase of a new vehicle. Give me one reason I should go through another nightmare like this one. Recalls have never been issued on any of these complaints because it would probably cost millions of dollars for them to fix the problems. I constantly wait to see if any class action suits involving these vehicles occurs as I will be one of the first to jump in. What's the saying. . . "if it looks like dog crap and smells like dog crap don't step in it, it's probably dog crap". There's a defined problem with these vehicles and gm should be taking responsibility for them.
Defective intake manifold gasket discovered on 4/8/05. Coolant leak to the outside of vehicle.
Our 2001 Alero had the lower manifold gasket fail at 64000 miles, the gasket was replaced at a cost of $562. 00. The shop tells me that this is a very common problem with this engine. There were three 3400's in the shop the same day mine was repaired.
Loss of antifreeze on a gm v6 engine is due to the failure of an intake manifold gasket. Consumer took the vehicle to a service department and had the problem fixed. It happens on the same vehicle every 60,000 miles. Engine failure is a safety concern.
Lower intake gasket leaking coolant. Found during routine maintenance.
The intake gasket of the consumer's 2001 Oldsmobile Alero leaked antifreeze. The intake manifold was designed improperly. The gasket leaked anti freeze into the oil, oil senders and the coils.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero intake manifold problem. The consumer had discovered a coolant leak. The consumer stated gm issued an improved gasket to avoid future problems with the engine. The consumer believed it gm was aware of the problem why did the expense have to fall on the consumer. The power steering was replaced.
The coolant in my Alero started leaking and there was no heat in the interior. It was determined that my intake manifold gasket was deteriorated. The part was replaced and was not kept.
While driving consumer turned on the heat and the defogger, and both failed to come on properly. Consumer smelled an odor coming from the vents. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the intake manifold was leaking and needed to be replaced. . . .
I have had to replace 4 engines 2. 4l on my 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. My last engine lasted 32 days after I spent 1200$ and now I need to have work done to it again.
I purchased a used 2001 Oldsmobile Alero in December 2003 with 41,805 miles. After having the car for only two months I noticed a puddle of coolant under the car, I took it back to the dealer I purchased it from where I was told that it was leaking from the intake manifold and that my warranty would not cover it due to it being a gasket. I also was informed that my water pump was leaking. I learned through research that this is a very common problem with gm vehicles so I contacted gm and was told that I had to take it to a gm dealer to have it diagnosed (I purchased it from a Honda dealer and gm wouldn't take their diagnosis) to see if gm would assist in the repair. I took the car to a gm dealer and they confirmed the problem was the leaking intake manifold gasket and was told that gm would not be of any assistance with the cost of the repair. I was also informed that I would owe the gm dealer $30 for the diagnostic test (which gm also declined to cover) to find the problem; I was never told up front that they would charge me for the test and basically the test was not required since I (and gm) already knew what the problem was and was told by them to take it to a gm dealer for consideration for assistance. I have read hundreds (if not thousands) of complaints against gm for the same problem and also internal service bulletins from gm indicating that they were well aware of the problem with the intake manifold gasket. This is a very costly repair (between $800 and $900 dollars) for only owning the car for two months.
A defect on a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. No safety defect listed.
Failure of intake manifold resulted in coolant leaking into the engine after only 40,000 miles, I am finding this is a common problem often resulting in engine failure.
The consumer states that on three seperate occasions they have been left without a vehicle due to the engine throwing coolant out of the coolant resevoir, this results in an engine that was heaving and vibrating/knocking. The vehicle was losing most of its anti-freeze during the operation. On one occasion they found a leaky intake manifold gasket. Consumer states that when he'd take the vehicle to get repairs, the problem was never found or there was an impression that the vehicle was okay. Also, the consumer states that the cooling system is designed in a way that air bubbles cannot be bled out and would like his money back.