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2001 Oldsmobile Alero recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 3, 201414V400000 | Electrical system: ignitionIf the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V400000
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| Mar 12, 200707E021000 | Fuel system, other: storage tank assemblyFUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E021000
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| Aug 28, 200303V327000 | Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights switchWHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V327000
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| Jul 15, 200303V250000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V250000
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| Nov 13, 200000V372000 | Power train: manual transmissionIN 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V372000
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Owner complaints by component371
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 132 | 36 |
| Exterior lighting | 69 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 52 | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 48 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 47 | 13 |
| Visibility | 34 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 32 | 9 |
| Gasoline | 27 | 7 |
| Suspension | 18 | 5 |
| Steering | 17 | 5 |
| Engine | 15 | 4 |
| Equipment | 15 | 4 |
| Power train | 14 | 4 |
| Air bags | 14 | 4 |
| Structure | 13 | 4 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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!”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list.”
- Electrical system
“While driving the vehicle the car shut off while ignition was on. No warning whatsoever”
Other Oldsmobile Alero model years
- 20041 recall109 complaints
- 20032 recalls184 complaints
- 20021 recall279 complaints
- 20014 recalls364 complaints
- 20004 recalls557 complaints
Other Oldsmobile models
2001 Oldsmobile Alero recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recent, 14V400000 (reported July 3, 2014), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 132 complaints out of 371 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 20 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Oldsmobile Alero?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.