2001 Oldsmobile Alero acceleration problems

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 43,000 miles · AR

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07e021000 (fuel system) and 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/18/2017

Filed Jul 4, 2009 · Acceleration · 62,000 miles · MO

Accelerator pedal stuck on 2001 olds alero almost causing a serious accident.

Filed Dec 23, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · NC

Car turns over but will not start. It has left me stranded 3 times so far. I have spend over a thousand dollars on parts alone, and now it is in the shop for I new fuel pump.(another $450) I have read many reports of the something happening to other people and no recall. It would really help to have a recall to save people their hard earn money on a problem that should have been fixed before the car was sold. I have been late to work many times, had to catch buses, and walk many miles because of this car. I have paid over $300 on rides to and from work just so I can pay for parts for the car to only run for a week. So please can you have a recall issued so me and countless other can have the good running car we all pay for in the first place. Thank you jarvis joyner.

Filed Jun 2, 2006 · Acceleration · 52,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated when the inside of the vehicle was hot, the accelerator pedal would stick causing rapid acceleration. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v528000, regarding the accelerator pedal. The year was not included in the recall. No one could duplicate the consumers concern. One of the mechanic's suggested that maybe the floor mat was in the way. Updated 06/19/06.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Acceleration · 20,600 miles · MI

Comments: on july 25, 2005 I contacted oldsmobile customer assistance center regarding service needed on my 2001 alero. I stated that it was my understanding that the speed control accelerator pedal on my vehicle was the subject of a recall by the manufacturer. I have not, however, received any notice that corrective repairs will be performed. Specifically, my vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control system's is hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when I lift my foot from the accelerator pedal. As a result, failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash. I initially advised the dealer of this problem on may 11, 2004 and they informed me that my car required throttle body cleaning and service, which they charged $82.95. I returned the car to the dealer again on june 27, 2005 for the same problem and they performed the same service for $84.95. On july 25, 2005 I brought the car back to the dealer with the same complaint. They lubricated the throttle pivot and charged me $44.11. To date I have paid $212.01 and the dealer never informed me that a recall had been issued for this problem. I would appreciate your help in verifying if the repair should be covered by the manufacturers recall program and the exact remedy to correct this problem.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Acceleration · 20,600 miles · MI

On july 25, 2005 I contacted oldsmobile customer assistance center regarding service needed on my 2001 alero. I stated that it was my understanding that the speed control accelerator pedal on my vehicle was the subject of a recall by the manufacturer. I have not, however, received any notice that corrective repairs will be performed. Specifically, my vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. In hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when I lift my foot from the accelerator pedal. As a result, failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash. I initially advised the dealer of this problem on may 11, 2004 and they informed me that my car required throttle body cleaning and service, which they charged $82.95. I returned the car to the dealer again on june 27, 2005 for the same problem and they performed the same service for $84.95. On july 25, 2005 I brought the car back to the dealer with the same complaint. They lubricated the throttle pivot and charged me $44.11. To date I have paid $212.01 and the dealer never informed me that a recall had been issued for this problem. I would appreciate your help in verifying if the repair should be covered by the manufacturers recall program and the exact remedy to correct this problem.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Acceleration · 40,003 miles · GA

I have been having problems with the engine idling high while driving, making it possible to slow down, brakes were not working, causing me to pull over to the emergency lane, putting the car in neutral, shutting my engine off, in order to get car to stop. My car has been in the dealer shop where I bought it, since july 21, 2005, they said they can't find anything wrong with it, car is still under warranty, but due to not finding anything wrong with the car, they are charging me for towing fee and for doing a preferment check on the engine, out of pocket is over $100.00 to say, we can't find anything wrong. This wasn't the first time, on june 13, 2005 the same thing happen, putting it in the grange for 4 days only to say they couldn't find a thing wrong with it, I feel there is defect in the computer or idle control, as I feel this vehicle is very unsafe while driving it, not only for myself but for anyone else to be around when this occurs again.

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Acceleration · 20,600 miles · MI

Sticking throttle concern - vehicle accelerator sticks, causing the car to continue speeding and possibly result in a crash. Problem first occurred in the summer of 2004 and has reoccurred in summer of 2005. This problem occurred after throttle body cleaning and service was performed at the dealer.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Acceleration · PA

Dt: the contact states that vehicle accelerates by itself even when press the brakes. Vehicle will not stop, it still accelerates. The gm repair shop told her three times they cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle, they have the vehicle now.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · PA

2001 alero gl had problems with the computer, cruise control, and the floor was leaking.***no answer required***. *mr 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.