Oldsmobile Alero fuel pump problems

Filed Aug 17, 2026 · Engine · WY

2002 oldsmobile alero was driving on interstate and very low on fuel when i exited the interstate at the street light it turned green and as i was accelerating my car stalled out and since then ive pur 2 gallons of fuel in it and now it cranks but wont start up and now it back fires when trying to start it and my security light is off and I'm getting fuel pressure in the front rail and I got spark and yea my fuel pump is humming.

Filed Jan 2, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Kept cutting off won't stay crunk long ignition is jammed loud screeching noises from the springs alternator might be the reason electrical issues fuel pump I had to leave my car at a friend's place I'm not working due to the COVID pandemic not able to afford repairs I really need my transportation someone referred me to this site

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Electrical · 196,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start due to the faulty pass lock system. The contact replaced the pass lock system and ignition switch but the failure recurred after the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump, the starter and the alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The vehicle would only start by loosening the battery and the ignition key turned into the on position. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 43,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. While traveling 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle immediately accelerated to 80 MPH and then slowed back down. When the contact stopped to get fuel, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the ignition switch, casing, and relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failures ceased. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07e021000 (fuel system) and 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/18/2017

Filed May 28, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 34,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.

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 Oct 17, 2014 · Body, Engine · 78,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was further inspected by the repair shop and the mechanic indicated that the timing chain was worn. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the contact indicated that the console cover was not closing properly. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v140000 (structure) and the federal safety agency campaign number:14v400000 (electrical system); however, the parts were not available. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not able to specify when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures several times. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

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.

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 May 17, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 78,000 miles · FL

Car cut off while driving, would not start, security light flashing, took to shop cost 800.00 for new fuel pump, then a month later same deal come to find out it: it's the ignition switch having to due with the security, sometimes the car will not start sometimes it cuts off while driving. They need to recall this its very dangerous not to mention the 800.00 spent for a fuel pump I guess I didn't need. You can reset it. Works only temp. Leave the key in the on position until the security light goes out then go straight to start, most the time this works. It is very dangerous for the car to shut off at 60 MPH on the highway which has happen to us.