2001 Oldsmobile Alero recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jul 3, 2014Crash risk2000–2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1997–2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004–2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic and 5 other models — Electrical System
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
14V400000 · 5.9M units · General Motors LLC
- Aug 28, 2003Crash risk2000–2001 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000–2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 2000–2001 Pontiac Grand AM — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.
03V327000 · 671K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 15, 2003Safety2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Cadillac CTS, 2003 Chevrolet Express and 10 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
03V250000 · 1.7M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Nov 13, 2000Safety2000–2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 2000–2001 Pontiac Grand AM — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.
00V372000 · 216 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.