2001 Oldsmobile Alero Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 130about this part
- Share
- 36%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 130 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 36% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,250 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air coming into the intake manifold and my low trac light comes on every time I have to do a turnaround or back around in a slow position from a start posistion. So im not getting my gas mileages worth nor can I do a uturn in a fast acceleration. It will get slower thats dangerous if upcoming traffic starts to proceed making it liable for an accident. Im scared for my life. Im in california in los angeles.”
NHTSA complaint #11180134, filed 2019-02, 5 miles“For some time the turn signals would only work intermittently. It seemed like I had more trouble with them if it was very hot and humid outside. Then, the turn signals triggered the hazard lights to come on. The turn signals are now inoperable. Sometimes the hazard lights come on by themselves and I am unable to turn them off.the turn signals quit working as I was driving down the road. The turn signals are completely inoperable now.”
NHTSA complaint #11342676, filed 2020-08, 130,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11011534, filed 2017-07, 194,073 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10626657, filed 2014-08, 145,230 miles“I noticed during the thanksgiving holiday 2014 that my turn signals work when they want to . I was turning right and my mom was riding with me when she noticed that my turn signals was not working left or right. So we made it to our doctors appointment and when we were leaving they working . It's weird because by changing the bulbs the turn signals are still going in and out when they want too. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678734, filed 2015-01, 130,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005 +5 more
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
68 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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