Used 2001 Oldsmobile Alero Sedan Consumer Reviews
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A great all-around car
W. Tersch, 10/13/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Alero certified used five years ago, and it remains a beautiful and practical car inside and out. Low mileage Oldsmobile are one of the best bargains out there and have served several friends well too. I replaced a power steering pump and a ventilation resistor under warranty, and a small screw cover fell off, but other than that, smooth sailing for daily driving and road trips after 70k miles. This car handles Chicago winters well with its wide tires, front wheel drive, traction control, and ABS. Still in love with it!
Not Impressed
Tony, 04/27/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you happen to purchase this vehicle and their is a option to get an extended warranty I would highly recommend it. Very unhappy with the mechanical problems. At 58k I had to replace both front wheel bearings. Blower switch would only operate at high speeds. Replaced thermostat. The big one was at 78k the head gasket had to be replaced. Thirteen months later had to replace another front wheel bearing, ($500) out of my pocket because the warranty expired. The best investment in this vehcile was paying $35 dollars to transfer the original warranty to my name. Design of the interior isn't to bad except for cup holders in front. Gas mileage is good for a 3.4L, 26 city 31 hwy.
2001 Alero
Cornholeo, 12/04/2010
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle. 160K miles and less than $1500.00 maintenance expenses. Highly recommend for anyone responsible enough to own a vehicle....
Looks nice on the outside. Poison inside
Kmarz555, 12/25/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Where to start? Within the first year I owned it; the entire transmission went out. Luckily, the warranty covered that. However, the abs system on this thing is the worst I've ever seen. The ABS light always comes on, they want hundreds to fix it. The worse though is the knock sensor issues. I spent $2000 to fix it once, as soon as I got it back, it went out again. I took into the dealership for that one repair alone over 10 times! They still can't figure it out--the service manager claims its a manufacturing defect. The front CV joints sound like they're about to fall off--every time I turn I hear a loud rubbing noise (Those have been replaced too). Overall, I've suffered too long...
257,000 miles and going
257,843 miles going, 08/02/2009
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at 19,543 miles. True, all cars will have problems. In the last 7 years I have had to replace head gaskets, Fuel Pump, Tie Rod Ends. Only major issues. Overall, it's an ok car. As of today it has over 250,000 miles. It's hard to believe from an Alero but YES.
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