2001 Oldsmobile Alero Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 4% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11048846, filed 2017-11, 79,780 miles“On several occasions while driving, my Alero has completely shut off. The first time it happened, I was going 55 MPH in traffic. The power steering shut down and it was hard to pull to the side of the road. If it is raining outside, you may as well just park it. It will not crank easily and it acts like it doesn't want to run once you get it to start. Of course, when you take it to the shop they can't find anything wrong with it. My driver's side power window will not roll down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013873, filed 2003-04, 14,600 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10005741, filed 2003-02, 32,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10506095, filed 2013-04, 22,000 miles“While driving approximately 35 MPH driver heard a noise coming from the front end. Driver lost control of the vehicle but was able to avoid a collision. Upon review, the dealer determined that welds were missing that connected the right front control arm to the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10048078, filed 2003-11, 50,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
130 complaintsExterior lighting
68 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsAir bags
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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