MYRModel Year Report

2001 Oldsmobile Alero

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Oldsmobile Alero
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Alero Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 462 complaints 1999 2000: 557 complaints 2000 2001: 364 complaints 2001 2002: 278 complaints 2002 2003: 184 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004
2001: 364 complaints
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YearComplaints
19982
1999462
2000557
2001364
2002278
2003184
2004109

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 89 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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HAZARD SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN TURN SIGNALS ALSO NOT WORKING. PART WAS REPLACED IN 2004 UNDER RECALL ID 34013 BUT REPLACEMENT PART HAS FAILED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130927

JUST GOT THIS CAR FROM THE DEALER AND THERE IS A GAS LEAK ALSO THE KEY COMES OUT OF THE IGNITION WITH THE CAR ON ACCELERATION I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN AND WIGGLE IT TO GET IT OFF AND THERE'S A O-RING SENSOR LEAK CAN'T PASS THE ECHECK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171128

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5%

5% of complaints: exterior lighting — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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HAZARD SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN TURN SIGNALS ALSO NOT WORKING. PART WAS REPLACED IN 2004 UNDER RECALL ID 34013 BUT REPLACEMENT PART HAS FAILED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130927

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5%

5% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4%

4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 16 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001221 — 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 F

Remedy: DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 00V372000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 364
I 20010126 — SQ (closed 20020930)

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE

I 20020930 — EA (closed 20031230)

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE

I 20021223 — EA (closed 20030905)

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES

R 20030820 — 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 DO

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE

Campaign 03V250000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040205 — 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 AN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-63

Campaign 03V327000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140908 — 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Oldsmobile Alero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (89 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V372000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V250000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V327000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V400000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2003 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 1999 ● 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.