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3.13 out of 5 stars

You wonder why GM is in trouble!

whitealleycat, 01/07/2006
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 2001 Oldsmobile Alero is a piece of junk. I had more problems than you can imagine with it, far too many to list. The windows were scratched from the power windows, electrical problems, wheel bearing, brakes (x3), ABS sensors, you name it. This car was a money pit. When I tried to sell it, it was worth nothing. I basically gave it away and the poor kid who bought it, broke down after two hours of owning it. What a nightmare. Avoid this car or any GM product. They don't stand behind there name. When your warranty runs out, your screwed. I'm looking at a Subaru now. I swear I got 300 kms out of a tank of gas.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

My experiance with this car.

dom52, 11/07/2014
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Well, i thought this car was pretty cool when i bought it. The interior was super clean, and drove great! Well, until my car would randomly shut off on the road. It happened at least 4 times, brought it to the dealer and they said they couldn't diagnose the problem. Turns out it was the ignition failure(GM recall, but this was over a year ago when this started happening). I then traded this car in, because i just couldn't trust it. Other than that it was a decent car.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Roger, 07/14/2009
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2001 Oldsmobile Alero in September 2003. This car is without question the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I have lost track of all the repair work required to keep this vehicle running. Some of the bigger issues were the windows, fuel pump, defroster, tire pressure indicator, and brakes. I throw more money at this car than what it was worth. The quality of craftsmanship was absolutely horrendous. This car is a bust! Anyone thinking of purchasing one should seriously reconsider.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

2001 ALERO

Gayla Smith, 04/18/2009
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Security light comes on and will start. This started off and on after the constant blinker noise that drives me nuts. The dealership supposedly fixed the blinker, the very next day is started doing it all over again and now the security light comes on and the car WILL not start! Called GM they said they have no issues or complaints about this! No recalls ! I have numerous other issues but this is the main one.. NOT reliable and will never buy GM again!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Alero: A Lemon for Every Regreting Owner

Mr. Nvrownaoldsagain, 10/17/2002
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have about 34K on this car it is my wife’s. It has been in the shop WAY too many times for minor repairs. Although once for the transmission slamming into gear when we were moving cross country. The paint is falling off the door trim and its been 2 months and the dealer can not get the part from GM? It had 3 mirrors put on the drivers side because of shaking and they cant fix that. When it is not in the shop it does ride nice, is comfortable and stylish. But it's poor build quality makes us despise the car.

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