2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Structurebody Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebody Complaints

#11048846 | November 28, 2017

JUST GOT THIS CAR FROM THE DEALER AND THERE IS A GAS LEAK ALSO THE KEY COMES OUT OF THE IGNITION WITH THE CAR ON ACCELERATION I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN AND WIGGLE IT TO GET IT OFF AND THERE'S A O-RING SENSOR LEAK CAN'T PASS THE ECHECK. I'VE HAD THIS CAR SINCE AUGUST AND THE ESTIMATE TO GET THE CAR FIXED TO PASS THE CHECK IS OVER THE AMOUNT FOR THE CAR AND I AM STILL PAYING A NOTE WHEN THE CAR IS STATION IS LEAKING GAS WHEN IT IS MOTION IT BARELY LEAKS WHEN I PARK IT, IT POURS OUT

#10907686 | September 19, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD PEELED AND THE AIR BAG WAS VISIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

#10506095 | April 1, 2013

SEVERAL FAILURES OF EITHER FRONT BRAKES OR REAR BRAKES REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. FAILURE HAPPENS AFTER LESS THAN 20,000 ON EACH SET OF BRAKES. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST 3 WHEEL HUB REPLACEMENTS ON DRIVER SIDE AS WELL AS 2 WHEEL HUB REPLACEMENTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. BOTH DRIVERS WINDOW AND PASSENGER WINDOW MOTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE.... UPDATED 04/11/13 *BF

#10005741 | February 12, 2003

WHEN I BRAKE THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE GOING ON UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. HAPPENS WHEN I BRAKE GOING DOWN HILL, OR WHEN I HAVE TO BRAKE SUDDENLY. WHEN I BRAKE NORMALLY, THERE IS THIS SHAKING THAT IS GOING ON. I THOUGHT I NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION. ALSO, MY SUNVISOR FALLS OFF VERY FREQUENTLY HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. AND MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE IM DRIVING. AND MY TIRES LOOSE PRESSURE CONSTANTLY AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHT EVEN COMES ON WHEN MY TIRES ARENT LOW.

#887781 | May 9, 2001

AVIS RENTAL, RETURNED TO SARASOTA FL AIRPORT. WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WANTED TO ADJUST SUNVISOR, IT FELL OFF AND HIT HER ON THE HEAD. THIS CAUSED HER TO VEER OFF TO SIDE OFF ROAD. *AK *JB

Other 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Problem Areas

Electrical System 89 complaints Exterior Lighting 20 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 17 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 17 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 16 complaints Engine 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 11 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Steering 8 complaints Unknown Or Other 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Suspensionfronthub 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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