2001 Oldsmobile Alero Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 19%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,340miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 19% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,340 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Intermittent turn signals. When the turn signals quit you can move the 4-ways or hazards switch and the signals will work again. The hazards switch is faulty. There is a recall for 2000/2001 Alero's however my VIN number is not included in the recall although I have the same problem addressed in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10348460, filed 2010-08, 120,000 miles“I pressed the hazard button in the dash and the button receded into the dashboard. The lights were flashing. Pressed again to turn them off. The button has fallen out of the hole into the dash and is, of course, impossible to retrieve. So now I have no hazard lights. Lets hope I don' t need them.”
NHTSA complaint #10283067, filed 2009-09, 106,000 miles“The turn signal continues to click after making a turn and using the signal. I first noticed this on the turnpike switching lanes. I put the turn signal on and when it was turned off it continued to click but the lights were not flashing. The noise seemed to be coming from behind the steering wheel. Now the clicking will occur when I am driving straight or turning without using the turn signals. No repairs have been done.”
NHTSA complaint #10283066, filed 2009-09, 96,000 miles“Hard starting. Vehicle just keeps on cranking but does not start unless you pump accelerator several times. This happens daily,- every time you attempt to start the vehicle. We also have a problem with the hazard warning switch and directional lights,- police flashed me down and gave verbal warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10205805, filed 2007-10, 62,800 miles“I recently read of the hazard light/turn signal recall on 2001 Oldsmobile aleros. My vehicle has this defect and is a serious safety concern. I contacted Oldsmobile and was told that my vehicle even though it has this effect is not covered by the recall. If they are doing a recall my vehicle should be covered considering their company has placed the life of my family in danger.”
NHTSA complaint #10039107, filed 2003-09, 46,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V327000Aug 28, 2003Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering…Covers: Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001, Chevrolet Malibu 2000–2001, Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- 10135219Apr 22, 2014This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
130 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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