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2001 Oldsmobile Alero transmission problems

13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,600.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
68,600
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    5
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
    2
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Oldsmobile Alero transmission problems in other years

199920002001200220032004

Related recalls

Power train: manual transmissionReported November 13, 2000 · 216 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear.
Risk
In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly.

Recall number 00V372000 · Recall details

What 2001 Oldsmobile Alero owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 Jun 17, 2014 · Transmission · 202,273 miles · FL

The transmissions on the these vehicles go out while driving on a sudden dime without warning. I was a stop sign and all of a sudden the vehicle couldn't move. This has happened to a bunch of other people.

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · OH

The key can be removed while in drive. My turn signals go out on me.

Filed Apr 28, 2007 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · WV

My car will start and not follow through...I can not even begin to tell you how horrible this is...I have two small children that need to get to school and I had to quit my job because my car was not reliable...is there nothing gm could do about this...please I am begging for anything...I do not have money to fix my car and it is sitting in my driveway, just like it has been for the past 6 months...I need help...

Filed May 6, 2005 · Transmission · 68,600 miles · NY

The speed control sensor on the manual transmission failed at 68,000 miles. The engine idles at 1300 RPM. This is a safety problem and should be recalled.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · WI

Consumer can pull the key out of the ignition while the vehicle is in gear.*ak the consumer stated when he started the vehicle the transmission was in foward gear, the consumer had to take it out of reverse , then shift it back into reverse in order to back out.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · 74,000 miles · CA

The ignition lock did not fully engage the lock function, and allowed the key to be removed without engaging the "park" function on the automatic transmission.

Filed Feb 7, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 30,000 miles · TX

My car is a 2001, it has a mind of it's own , luckily the blinker, flasher issue is being recalled. My car has been doing this for quite some time. I believe that there are major electrical issues with these cars. My drivers side window works when it wants too. When I try to roll it down, it will pull down the engine and my lights will dim very low.( exterior and interior lights.) my back speakers also work whenever they want to. I am not one to listen to loud music, but it's pretty bad when only the front speakers work. I believe these cars need to be rewired. The latest problem happened about 6 months ago. The transmission lever button completely broke off. Luckily the button is still "literally" hanging in there ,but if it falls out and gets lost there is no way for me to put my car into gear or out of gear for that matter. This is very dangerous, you have to have the button to put the car into park. The dealer whom I bought the car from is not willing to help at all with any of the situations with my car. How can consumers protect themselves from companies who do not stand by their products. We pay good money for our vehicles and this is what we have to live with. Our lives being in danger.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · FL

While driving shifter button broke and the vehicle could not shift out of drive. Consumer stuck a screw driver where the button was to get the vehicle to shift into park. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who fixed the shifter.

Filed Aug 31, 2002 · Transmission · TX

Car should be in reverse to remove key. Can remove in any gear.

Questions about the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero transmission

Does the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Oldsmobile Alero transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,600 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V372000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Oldsmobile Alero have bad transmission?

The Oldsmobile Alero model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (34 complaints), 2000 (25 complaints) and 2001 (13 complaints).

Other 2001 Oldsmobile Alero problems

Electrical 130Lights 68Engine 61Brakes 53Fuel system 41Visibility 35Suspension 18Steering 17Airbags 14Body 14Acceleration 13Tires 8Wheels 5Seat belts 4Seats 4Driver assistance 2

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