2001 Oldsmobile Alero: won't start

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

Starter turns but will not start

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Electrical · 194,073 miles · MO

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

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

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

Filed Apr 30, 2017 · Driver assistance · 200,500 miles · TX

I believe it's the security system or something to do with the ignition. I'm not able to start my, all the lights on dash board come on n AC kicks on but the car won't start. When it was the only lights on was the service engine soon, trac off, security light & tire pressure light.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · DC

Car cranks wont start it hasbto do with the an electrial system car theft maybe did the ten mint and at im still waiting to get the ignitionswitch and key the recall title n140350 do upset when I bought it in nov.the two keys I got one spare and I thought the other was an oringnal one neither have the chip so the first I had problems we got it to work a few months now again twice in a week how am I suppose get it to the dealer if I cant get it to turn on this is crazy something has to be done I read do many complaints about the same situation so what do I now thank you donna

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical · 145,230 miles · TN

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.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical · 156,000 miles · TN

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).

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

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.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · RI

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.

Filed Oct 7, 2010 · Electrical · 118,424 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 31, 2010 · Electrical · 102,329 miles · IL

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.