Service Engine Light On Problems of Oldsmobile Alero

Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 6 problems related to service engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the Alero.

1 Service Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 05/01/2005

2001 Alero gl had problems with the computer, cruise control, and the floor was leaking. ** answer required***. The vehicle consumed excessive amounts of gas, the vehicle only got 208 mile per tank of gas. The rear defroster works intermittently. The abs light, traction light and service engine light illuminated at the same time. When this happened the vehicle lost traction and abs brakes. On two occasion this failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The rear seat slid forward when the brakes were applied abruptly.

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2 Service Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 09/01/2003

My service engine light, abs light and trac light stay on at all times. I have had it serviced with the result being "my gas cap was not tight. " I feel there is more to this than they say due to knowing 3 other Alero owners with the same problems.

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3 Service Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 08/23/2003

My car would turn over, but wasn't getting any fuel to the engine. The service engine soon light came on and there had to be code stored in the computer, but the dealer couldn't find a problem with the engine. They also ran my battery down attempting to start the car the first time and first diagnosed it as a dead battery. Then the dealer "diagnosed" it as a problem with the oe alarm and that it needed resetting. Then three days after it was "repaired" it did the same thing and yet again it was towed to the same dealer and diagnosed and repaired the same way as the first time again. The problem I have is that if it ever failled to restart in an emergency or in dangerous place, that it could cause and injury/death and serious damage. If this problem just now happened twice within two weeks and I've had the car 2. 5 years, then that should tell the dealer that there is a problem.

4 Service Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 07/10/2003

Without warning caller hears a noise ,and at the same time, the bell sounds , and the dash lights come on. The lights that come on are the anti lock brake lights. The track off light, and the service engine light. For only a few seconds the brakes will not work. Has had wheel bearings replaced in the front, and is about to get it done again.

5 Service Engine Light On problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

Failure Date: 09/14/2002

I purchased a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero in June of 2002, since the purchase I have had nothing but mechanical issues. The first being brakes/rotors being replaced twice a year, then my head gasket went, tires wear too quickly, and now my service engine light, abs light, no traction light (which does not work), change oil light is on, and now I am having problems with my wheel bearings, and cv joints, the car actually makes grinding noises when turning to the left and often sounds and feels as if I have a flat tire. I have had all of these repairs done and the car was fine for 1 week and now all of the problems are back except for the head gasket. Did I mention I also had to have the power steering pump replaced as well, I feel that for the price I paid and the research I have done, there are many others that are having the same difficulty as me, when I read others problems, I feel like I am reading about my car. This was my first car I had ever purchased and feel that mine and my family's safety is at risk because you never know when something is going to happen and I am about out of money replacing parts. Please look into anyone who owns a Oldsmobile Alero and give me some advice. Thank you.

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6 Service Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Low tire pressure light has had to be reset 3 times, car handles bad on the road and now service engine soon light is on. (part ordered).




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