2001 Oldsmobile Alero engine and engine cooling problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 oldsmobile alero ignition switch. *mw 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. *jb”
filed Dec 8, 2014
“I have a 2001 old alero 6 months ago my vehicle would not start I had it towed to a gm dealer which told me I needed a fuel pump so I had it fixed well a few weeks later car would start one day then nothing the next now it wont start at all it died while I was driving with my 4 children we were…”
filed Dec 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 Alero | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 Alero | 28 | 10% |
| 2000 Alero | 81 | 15% |
| 1999 Alero | 85 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.