2001 Oldsmobile Alero engine problems

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · KS

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · IL

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

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Engine · 178,000 miles · OH

Starter turns but will not start

Filed Jul 29, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 58,300 miles · SC

Security light comes on, when flashing car will not start.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the ignition failed and caused the engine to stall while driving 55 MPH. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the guardrail. The contact suffered injuries to the left shoulder and neck, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The driver was able to restart the engine and the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) in september of 2014; however, the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 7, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 126,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The key remained in the off position and failed to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 6/30/15*cn the engine and fuel pump were replaced. Updated 07/02/15

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 126,102 miles · CA

After having recall of ign. Key performed, the key became hard to turn on, catching and having to wiggle to start the engine. Vehicle has stalled while driving 3 times, loosing power breaks and steering, coast to stop, and vehicle starts again. Feel this is directly connected and caused by the faulty key and ignition system, appears the faulty key has caused the tumbler to wear-out, and any jarring of the key and or dash results in ignition to shut off. I have contacted gm and they refuse to address the problem, saying this recall would not cause the system to fail.. Saying because of the high mileage on the vehicle, it is not there fault. And I must pay for the repair.. But I pray to differ, if the defective key and ign. Unit were not at fault, then the key/tumbler would not have worn-out.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · CA

2001 oldsmobile alero ignition switch. *mw the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced in november 2010, due to the vehicle stalling when placed in reverse. Also, none of the gauges and dash lights worked, the fuel pressure regulator and head gasket were replaced.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 106,677 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed the remedy listed for the federal safety agency campaign number 14v400000 (electrical). The contact stated that immediately after leaving the dealer, the vehicle stalled while attempting to accelerate from a stop light. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,677.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

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.