The car will shut off while driving/idling. There are no check engine lights. Took it to get the latest recall fixed that had to do with this and they just gave us new keys. It did not remedy the situation! Now we are paying to fix it because it is still shutting off while driving.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems
130 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 87,500. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 130
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 87,500
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module13
- Ignition: switch10
- Wiring4
- Ignition4
- Horn4
- Alternator/generator/regulator4
- Ignition: module3
- Wiring: interior/under dash2
At what mileage
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Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
What 2001 Oldsmobile Alero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The consumer stated the vehicle was junked 3 or 4 yrs ago because of the computer going out on the vehicle.
While driving the vehicle the car shut off while ignition was on. No warning whatsoever
Electrical ground wire to Alternator burnt out; caused battery to lose charged replaced twice within 2 years.
For some time the turn signals would only work intermittently. It seemed like I had more trouble with them if it was very hot and humid outside. Then, the turn signals triggered the hazard lights to come on. The turn signals are now inoperable. Sometimes the hazard lights come on by themselves and I am unable to turn them off.the turn signals quit working as I was driving down the road. The turn signals are completely inoperable now.
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.
2001 oldsmobile alero. Consumer writes in regards to defective ignition coil recall notice states same problem as consumer brake and steering failure accident. *ld the consumer stated while driving over bumpy patch in the road the ignition was inadvertently switched out of the "run" position resulting in an accident.
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
I was at the gro. Store came out and the car would not start 1/2 tank of gas had some one to try a jump start to no avail. The next day it started went to work same thing it tries to start but will not and that is where I am now. Went on the internet and see that I'm not the only one. I'm just looking for help. As many other americans I don't have much money as a single mom. I just need a answer thanks
Security light comes on, when flashing car will not start.
Questions about the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero electrical
Does the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the electrical of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Oldsmobile Alero electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 87,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have the most electrical problems?
The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most electrical complaints are 2002 (133 complaints), 2001 (130 complaints) and 2003 (103 complaints).
Other 2001 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Lights 68Engine 61Brakes 53Fuel system 41Visibility 35Suspension 18Steering 17Airbags 14Body 14Acceleration 13Transmission 13Tires 8Wheels 5Seat belts 4Seats 4Driver assistance 2
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