2001 Oldsmobile Alero: check engine light

5 of the 364 complaints about the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 78 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2004
1
2003
6
2002
5
2001
5
2000
8
1999
8

What owners say

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 Aug 17, 2010 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · MI

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

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Brakes · 44,229 miles · IN

Left front wheel speed sensor shorted out. *ph when the vehicle was turned on the check engine, ABS and traction light illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the left front wheel speed sensor shorted out. The dealer replaced the left front hub kit at the consumer's expense. Less than a year later the right front wheel speed sensor shorted out. The consumer was once again responsible for the cost of the repair. The consumer request reimbursement in the amount of $1601.05 for both repairs. (nar)

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

My car refused to start or died while on the fwy on more than one occasion. Everything worked (lights, radio), but the engine wouldn't "turn over." ck engine light on- tow-truck driver couldn't start. Towed to dealer. Gm service could never figure out the problem- mulitple electrical problems- put through diagnostic tests-computer module replaced and deterrent module needs replacing- car "thinks" its being stolen, so it cuts off the fuel pump. (2)signal lights and emergency signal some times stop working. Dealer always unable to figure out how to permanently fix the defect. Cost between extended warranty and my pocket 13k plus. Finally fed up with gm-the dealer-inability to fix the problems x 1.5 years traded the car in. Will never by a gm product!