2001 Oldsmobile Alero: engine stalls while driving

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 Jun 21, 2021 · Fuel system · IL

Car shut off while driving

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Transmission · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Fuel system · 178,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was unable to restart. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

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 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 Nov 6, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving at low speeds, the engine stalled and the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and declined to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and disagreed with the remedy being a permanent repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 11/21/14*cn updated 5/7/2015

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Electrical · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · TX · crash · 1 injury

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