Ran a diagnostics test at a parts store and came back about the "intake air temperature circuit high input." I didn't think much about it, but the part is relatively cheap, I just don't know if I can replace that myself. But when I registered my vehicle it came back as a fail on the emissions test for the state due to this part. While looking it up and checking on line about this issue I saw several entries that it may also affect the warning lights for ABS and braking systems. Those have been on as well for a long time. I have had the brakes replaced twice in the past 2 years. The second time was because they had given me defective brake pads the first time and they were worn out with in 3 months. But now I have to get the intake air temperature circuit replaced, and it sounds like it may be more wiring than the circuit itself, but I don't have time and ability to work through all the possibilities, nor the money to let a mechanic do it as well. If this is a known issue, then why isn't it being addressed by oldsmobile (gm) either? They have a bulletin about it!
2001 Oldsmobile Alero electrical complaints
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The first time it stopped working, I thought maybe I had just a burned out signal lamp, but then it started working again. It was pretty random at first, but now it will not work at all, or it will start working blink twice and then just stop. It may be "dead" for a long while and then just start back up. Usually it just doesn't work at all anymore. I have driven down the highway with it turned on and it will be 5-10 minutes later and it will start blinking again. I see there is/was a recall for this exact problem, for model years 2000-2001 and I have a 2001, but they claim my vehicle is not part of the recall. The recall is 03v327000, or gm recall 03043a. The a was because they expanded it to include these two model years from an original recall. I talked to oldsmobile directly and they say it is not part of the recall. That was in a call, and I sent gm an e-mail detailing this problem, but I have not heard anything back from them either. I would think with all the other recalls they have going on, they should just accept this one and not make a big issue out of it. More negative press. As I was looking through the potential issues/recalls I did see a few other bulletins they had for issues on that model year and vehicle, some of which I am experiencing as well. I do understand that this is a 14-15 year old car, but I would love to drive it for a long time yet.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel followed by flames. There were no injuries. The contact also stated that there was a shortage with the blinkers, which activated intermittently. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. Medical attention was received, but the crash resulted in the death of the driver. The vehicle was destroyed and included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/29/14*cn updated 4/23/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the anti-theft system was engaged. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch assembly activated the anti-theft system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000...updated 09/25/14 *bf the consumer stated he is still waiting on the part. Updated 10/02/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. Immediately after the key was inserted into the ignition switch, the auto theft mode activated. The failure prevented the vehicle from starting and occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Was driving to the store. I arrive park the car turn it off. Go inside for 20 to 35 minutes, I get into the car and start her up and it doesn't start. Noticed that security is flashing again in right corner. Look at manual again same thing turn to run position and wait 10mins. Flashing will stop, turn back to off position and then try to start the car. It then starts but I have notice that this keeps happening to the point where even if the car does start and run the security light will stay on for days and then sometimes may go off. But even now this day august 20, 2014 at 2:06pm the security light stays on and at times the car will not start unless I go through the rest of waiting 10 minutes. Help me please. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When it first occurred there was a security light in the instrument display that suddenly came on (security) and stayed on as I was driving. The next morning as I tried to start my car it wouldn't start. And I looked in the owners manual and it stated that the ignition light starts to flash after turning the key to the on or run position then the ignition needs to be serviced.
Dash making clicking noise, sounds lize hazard warning noise, yet not activating hazard lights. Very random. Then most recently, noise seems to have stop and have seen on 3 occasions smoke from the dash area, near where the steering column meets the dash.
I can start my car. While it is running, I can remove the key from the switch and place it back in. While its running. Needs a new keyswitch.
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.
Along with the current general motors recall with the ignition switches the olds alero olds aurora pontiac grand am also have same issues just google ignition problems (alero) car stalls while driving no start issues must do a relearn process to get the car to start and eventually car will no longer start. General motors was aware of this issue but never issued a recall. It deals with the ignition switch and faulty security system that were supposed to work in conjunction with each other.
This has happened to me in my 2001 oldsmobile alero over and over again for the past 4 years,and have had it at 4 or 5 different shops and nobody can fix it. But the car turns off on me in the middle of driving and then wont restart. But after I have it towed home it will start a day or two later.. I've had the battery replaced, the starter, the fuel pump, the alternator and have had it hooked up to the computer to see if any warning signals go off and nothing comes up.. Its happened on the highway on back roads and while sitting at a stop light. It is very dangerous and I think and hope that oldsmobile will do something about it to help its customers have a safer commute to and from their destination...
Rear defroster stopped working. Went to dealer for another issue and dealer told me someone put in an inadequate wire to module and caused it to melt. Went to 3 junkyards today and found 6 alero around the same year that all had the wire melted to the module. Found this online so here I am.. Dealer tried to point finger at someone else but its obvious this is an alero problem. I'll be contacting the dealer again to see what they'll do about it before it causes a fire.
Hazard switch failed resulting in turn signals also not working. Part was replaced in 2004 under recall id 34013 but replacement part has failed.
While sitting at a red light vehicle shut off and would not restart, had to push vehicle off of road, into parking lot, waited a few minutes and restarted vehicle, added fuel to vehicle went inside to pay and when I returned vehicle would not restart. Has continued to fail to start. Diagnosis pass lock system for security causes vehicle to shut off unexpectedly or not start unexpectedly.
I recently bought a used 2001 oldsmobile alero gl and not even a day later, the turn signals have stopped working. The fuses are still in great shape and the hazard lights still work. I have done my research and have found that a recall was issued for certain VIN #'s for the turn signal relay and hazard light relay to be replaced. Although my VIN is not one of the issued numbers, I am experiencing the same problems. This is a danger when driving and I want my VIN to be investigated for the same recall. I just bought this car and was unaware of these issues. My safety and the safety of my family mean the most, and I can't afford to fix this problem myself when it wasn't caused by me in the beginning. Oldsmobile/gm should be responsible for fixing all affected vehicles and not just the ones in the recall bulletin.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Several minutes later the vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. One month later while the contact was driving 60 MPH, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The suggestion was made to the contact to use a different key. The contact followed the dealers recommendations however, the failure recurred one month later. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 6/13/13 *cn the consumer believed the reason the vehicle continuously stalled, was due to the anti-theft system. The system believed the vehicle was being stolen and shut off the gas line, so the vehicle would stall. Updated 06/17/13
Just bought my 2001 alero right off the car lot, but now the right side passenger mirror isn't working, lighter isn't working, called the car lot to tell them that and he said that it could be the fuse was bad! So I buy a used car for three grand and minor stuff starts happening to it.... How much is a fuse??
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the pass lock system prevented the vehicle from starting. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic who replaced the pass lock system. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 91,054. The VIN was not available.
The key can be removed while in drive. My turn signals go out on me.
Turning signals work intermittently and with no apparent reason (no bulbs burned out). Driver's side electric window also works intermittently.
I have a 2001 old alero 6 months ago my vehicle would not start I had it towed to a gm dealer which told me I needed a fuel pump so I had it fixed well a few weeks later car would start one day then nothing the next now it wont start at all it died while I was driving with my 4 children we were stuck for an hour in the cold I had it towed to my mechanic he says it the security system well it will cost almost 1000 dollars to fix so it will sit there until gm decides to do a recall I am not the first to complain and I know I wont be the last there should be something done as this is a safety issue.
I have a 2001 olds alero I bought for my daughter. It has a problem with starting and stalling. Based on my research it appears to be a problem with the passkey security system. I have had the car towed multiple times, had it in the shop multiple times without resolution. It appears to be a common problem with gm cars of this era. There is no service notice available from gm on how to fix this problem. The car will just stop sometimes when my daughter is driving and I fear it could lead to a crash or injury.
2001 oldsmobile alero - randomly shuts down while driving. Dealer indicates that the gm passlock system is faulty $600 to replace. This is a common problem on all gm and is very dangerous. I have 2 teenage daughters that have each been stranded various times as the car just randomly shuts down while driving. Very dangerous while in traffic! Or in areas that you wouldn't want your daughter stuck alone at night. This has been happening randomly for several years. No on could tell me until now what was causing it ( including other dealers) I have spent +$1,000 previously trying to solve this.
I bought a 2001 oldsmobile alero in 2008 deployed for a year and half while gone the car sat in a garage came back and it worked fine for almost two years then one day it refused to start. The motor would crank but not turn over and the security light came on. I did the 10 minute security reset procedure per the owners manual and that work once but once I turned the car off it would not start again and the reset procedure would not work again. I have replaced the ignition switch with no change to the issue. The car has now been sitting for 6 months since I cant afford to go threw the process of replacing random parts that may or may not fix the issue. I am now down to my wife's car only with 4 kids. I am still making payments on this car and it doesn't even run and of course the dealer isn't taking it back. There are no guaranteed fixes for this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact was driving over a bump at 15 MPH when the traction, check engine, and other warning lights illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had several electrical failures associated with the pass lock security feature and was repaired. Updated 11/9/10 *cn the vehicle pass lock system was repaired by the dealer. The multiple id warning light has not been repaired or diagnosed by the dealer. Updated 11/16/10
My car won't start due to the security light coming on. I had my car towed into a dealership. They stated no start just crank theft light came on. They inspect and found code b2960, replaced pass lock cylinder and recode and program. This should be a recall issue, there to many complaints with this car. There was a recall regarding in fuel pressure regulators and this is similar to that fuel being cut off from the engine. And it says that when these cars reach 102,000 miles this is what happens it either won't start due to security or when you shift it locks and security lights come on. Samething. Please look into this matter it cost me $580.00 to repair this. And they new it would happen when you reach the 102,000 mile point.
2001 olds alero with only 31,000 miles - wife called and said it would crank but not start, she tried multiple times, I drove to location (about 15 minutes) used my key, it would crank over but not start, had it towed to local garage, after sitting overnight they tried starting, it would not, pushed it into the garage and checked to see if engine was getting fuel, it was but it would shut off after a second or two, they determined it was the security system passlock ii causing the issue allowing to crank but shutting off the fuel, they went through a 10 minute reset procedure and it started. I researched on the net and found this to have hundreds (if not more) of complaints from gm owners 1996 thru 2004 I believe, many people being ripped off for repairs and replacements that do not resolve the issue. I understand from this research that honda had a similar issue and put out a recall. Why doesn't gm admit they have a problem and fix it thru a recall?? They say this isn't a safety issue, I say it is, what if my wife has our infant grand daughter with her and goes to leave someplace and it is 0 degrees outside, she now has to wait 10 minutes and hope the car will start? Or if your car stalls on a railroad track and now I have to wait 10 minutes to let it reset, the list goes on and this is not the owner's problem, it is the sellers problem they should be forced to fix. Towing cost was $55 and garage cost was $29 but others have spent hundreds if not thousands on worthless repairs and replacements - suggest you do a little research on passlock problems and you will see what I mean.
While driving my 2001 oldsmobile alero, everything seemed fine until I made a left turn at a light and the car suddenly dies while driving about 25 MPH. This is the very first time the car has died, period. Luckily it did not happen during my 30 mile drive to work on the interstate. After several minutes of sitting in the car with the ignition off, the car dings about 6 times. No lights are on, not even the security light, (nothing that is indicative to a malfunction). It does not seem to be an electrical issue. When I took the vehicle to a friend's shop, the fuel pump tested fine. He came up with a passlock issue, and told me that if that is the actual problem it would most likely be expensive to repair. This car has driven quite well for months up until yesterday. If you let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour it will start right up but then die again within 10-15 minutes. There is no blinking security light, no diagnostics showing that anything is wrong period with the exception of a possible passlock issue. I cannot risk driving this vehicle. I am missing work because of this, on top of the fact that I will have some kind of repair cost, and not knowing exactly what the issue is, am afraid I will be taken advantage of if I go to a dealer that actually knows what the problem is. When I mention this to places I call they tell me that there is no way that the car would just die while it's in motion, almost as though it's completely unrealistic for any vehicle to stop working in normal driving conditions. I wish it were so! I wouldn't be so afraid to drive it if that were the case! At this point seems to be a costly death.
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