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Oldsmobile Alero 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

364Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
35Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System135 complaints

135 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V400000.

Lighting73 complaints

73 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V327000.

Engine64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V250000.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V372000.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V372000Reported November 13, 2000 - 216 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 216 vehicles across all affected models.

03V250000Reported July 15, 2003 - 1,707,825 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,707,825 vehicles across all affected models.

03V327000Reported August 28, 2003 - 670,740 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 670,740 vehicles across all affected models.

14V400000Reported July 3, 2014 - 5,877,718 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 5,877,718 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA02028Opened September 30, 2002 - Closed December 30, 2003

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02028Opened September 30, 2002 - Closed December 30, 2003

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02037Opened December 23, 2002 - Closed September 5, 2003

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES. Resulted in recall campaign 03V327000.

EA02037Opened December 23, 2002 - Closed September 5, 2003

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES. Resulted in recall campaign 03V327000.

EA02037Opened December 23, 2002 - Closed September 5, 2003

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES. Resulted in recall campaign 03V327000.

EA02037Opened December 23, 2002 - Closed September 5, 2003

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES. Resulted in recall campaign 03V327000.

SQ01002Opened January 26, 2001 - Closed September 30, 2002

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20001
200115
200237
200351
200449
200538
200625
200716
200814
200913
201011
20117
20128
20138
201433
201514
20169
20176
20182
20191
20201
20213
20221
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.