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. I've had this car since august and the estimate to get the car fixed to pass the check is over the amount for the car and I am still paying a note when the car is station is leaking gas when it is motion it barely leaks when I park it, it pours out
2001 Oldsmobile Alero body problems
14 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,300.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 50,300
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body5
- Body: door3
- Frame and members2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Alero body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Oldsmobile Alero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard peeled and the air bag was visible. The contact was concerned that the air bag would deploy inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Several failures of either front brakes or rear brakes requiring complete replacement. Failure happens after less than 20,000 on each set of brakes. There has been at least 3 wheel hub replacements on driver side as well as 2 wheel hub replacements on the passenger side. Both drivers window and passenger window motors have been replaced twice.... Updated 04/11/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect it when he noticed that the steering rack had separated from the frame. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the engine support had corroded causing the steering rack to separate from the vehicle. The dealer or manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was awaiting repairs. The current and failure mileages were 110,000. Updated 12/28/11*lj updated 02/29/12
Top of dash is wrinkling and coming apart. I have seen this problem on other aleros also. I know this is an appearance problem ,but it is still a problem. Will it affect the passenger's air bag in the dash if peeling reaches the area?
Service vehicle soon, trac off light, and ABS light took to dealer, out of warranty, private repair shop, cost-$500, grinding noise before lights turned on, dinging,lights went on, it was sensor in left front wheel bearing. Also have replaced front rotors, alternator at 65,000 miles. Key fob doesn''t lock drivers door. Hood on car replaced in 2006 under warranty because of blistering 2002-water leak onto drivers floor, 5 times to dealer, replaced side door gasket, problem had to be solved by replacing windshield gasket. I'm afraid of all these complaints about turn signal failure and hazard light failure and the car just quitting. Trading in this piece of **** as soon as paid off.
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.
The tires were defective. The tire pressure will not sustain. The tire pressure light stays on, and the consumer had to add air daily. The dealer refused to cooperate. *ak the left front door body side was falling, the solder joints in the hazard warning flasher switch may crack, the coolant light had come on, there was an erratic sound when the ignition was first turned on, the driver window had a water leak, the left power window won't seal, the regulator was broken, and the key would get stuck in the ignition intermittently due to binding cylinder lock. Sc
Passenger window made a screeching sound and would not roll up. When window did roll up it dropped down inside the door. Regulator had to be replaced and the window was scratched.
While driving approximately 35 MPH driver heard a noise coming from the front end. Driver lost control of the vehicle but was able to avoid a collision. Upon review, the dealer determined that welds were missing that connected the right front control arm to the frame.
Questions about the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero body
Does the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero have body problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the body of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Oldsmobile Alero body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,300 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have the most body problems?
The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most body complaints are 1999 (29 complaints), 2000 (29 complaints) and 2001 (14 complaints).
Other 2001 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Electrical 130Lights 68Engine 61Brakes 53Fuel system 41Visibility 35Suspension 18Steering 17Airbags 14Acceleration 13Transmission 13Tires 8Wheels 5Seat belts 4Seats 4Driver assistance 2
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