NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

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2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,501 miles

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 012021

Alero

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the vehicle the car shut off while ignition was on. No warning whatsoever

- Leroy, IL, USA

problem #7

Feb 142019

Alero

  • 5 miles
Air coming into the intake manifold and my low trac light comes on every time I have to do a turnaround or back around in a slow position from a start posistion. So im not getting my gas mileages worth nor can I do a uturn in a fast acceleration. It will get slower thats dangerous if upcoming traffic starts to proceed making it liable for an accident. Im scared for my life. Im in California in los angeles.

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 252015

Alero

  • 178,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was unable to restart. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #5

Jun 012015

Alero 6-cyl

  • 43,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. While traveling 60 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle immediately accelerated to 80 mph and then slowed back down. When the contact stopped to get fuel, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the ignition switch, casing, and relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failures ceased. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign numbers: 07E021000 (fuel system) and 03V327000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 8/21/15 updated 10/18/2017

- Siloam Springs, AR, USA

problem #4

Aug 072013

Alero

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.

- Siloam Spring, AR, USA

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problem #3

Feb 152011

Alero 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
Lower intake gasket went at 70,000 both front wheel hubs went when we bought at 60000 an windows came off track all dash lights on fuel pump replaced an now head gasket is blown an heater core replaced at 80,000 now has 100,000 an is a lemon.

- Newportville, PA, USA

problem #2

Mar 292013

Alero 6-cyl

  • miles
Car won't start. The car will try to start up, but will not turn over. It's like the gas has been disengaged. Also, the security light comes on. We have had the car towed several times to the mechanic.we have had the fuel injector and fuel pump replaced. Happens frequently now-am concerned it will stall in traffic and be a safety issue. Have started using the 10 min wait/re-start technique I have read about on the internet and it does work, but that is a "band-aid" not a cure.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 182012

Alero

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled as soon as the engine was started. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop for inspection where the technicians stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Hempstead, NY, USA

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