Overview & Reviews
A five-speed manual transmission is now available with the four-cylinder engine; an eight-speaker premium sound system is now standard on the GLS (optional on GL); and a refined ABS system and 16-inch wheels are now standard on the GLS.
- Sleek styling, brisk performance and handling, ergonomically designed interior, well-equipped standard model.
- Hint of cheapness to interior bits, unrefined engine noise intrudes into passenger compartment, numb steering.
User Reviews:
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Go alero - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By Chris - August 4 - 6:04 amBought my alero 5 years ago at 230k it's at 250k now and going strong good solid car
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No more GM cars! - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By Luke - July 10 - 12:26 pmBought this car used at about 60,000 miles and have put on another 60,000 driving to school/work. Driving and fuel efficiency arent bad (although theres a big difference between winter and summer MPGs), but maintenance is a constant headache. I was actually vindicated to read on some of these other reviews about problems Ive had: the leaky gasket issue, wheel bearings, starters, etc. Overall a sub-par vehicle which was obviously designed to last about 70-80 thousand miles and then be thrown away. Next car: something dependable like a Toyota or Honda - if my Alero is still worth anything at trade in when I can finally pay off the loan, that is.
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Dissatisfied - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By Disappointed Buyer - February 20 - 10:00 amI bought this car brand new and it was the first time that I ever bought an American made car. I have been displeased overall with this car. I have had so many minor issues with this car (leaking sunroof, leaking rear passenger door seal, broken drivers side sun visor clips, sqeaky breaks, fasten seat belts light malufunctioning, just to name a few.) I would encourage any consumer to think think twice about purchasing this vehicle. Did I mention that the Olds line of cars are no longer going to be manufactured?
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Not horrible, but personally would suggest one - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By m3t4lm4n222 - January 6 - 7:27 amI have had one of these cars for 7 months now. Got it at 75K miles ran pretty good, now at 86K miles and well..its not going to well. The engine burns oil already, the transmission shifts hard and slow(Checked the fluid, its fine) The ride in this car is well..bad. You can feel every bump, its loud, especially on the highway, expect to have to turn the radio up. The engine is very loud, and I have the 2.4L 4 cylinder engine and its also very slow, it literally sounds and accelerates as if it had a big diesel engine in it. It averages 19 City, 25 Highway which is pretty bad for a car..especially considering it has a 4 cylinder engine...Its also not very comfortable...
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Backaches galore - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By desiresnewcar - June 22 - 10:00 amIve had my Alero for a little over 2 and a half years and its time to get rid of it! Unfortunately, Im going to loose a lot of money because resale is HORRIBLE, on these cars!
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You wonder why GM is in trouble! - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By whitealleycat - July 21 - 3:56 pmThe 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 dont stand behind there name. When your warranty runs out, your screwed. Im looking at a Subaru now. I swear I got 300 kms out of a tank of gas.
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Brake problems - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By Jlab - February 13 - 10:00 amI have owned this car for 2 1/2 years, and I too have had complete brake jobs three times due to warped rotors! We are now getting very close to 36000 miles and are going to sell it because I dont feel comfortable that things wont continue to go wrong after the warranty runs out. A person should not have this many problems with the brakes on a car this old! Its too bad, because otherwise, the car is comfortable to drive and the interior layout is nice. Im not sure that I would recommend this car to someone.
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Pretty car, poorly built - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By tnm - April 8 - 10:00 amIve had this car for nearly 3 years now. I regret my purchase. The Alero has nice styling, decently performs, but is very poorly built. Rotors warp easily, the doors leak, the A/C leaks into the dash, door panels warp easily, the dashboard creaks/squeaks, and now a recall for the hazard flashers. Body panel fit is lousy, and the switchgear is cheap. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.
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GM trash - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By Malone - January 25 - 9:00 pmI may run out of characters so lets get started. 3 wheel bearings at $150 a pop each, rear defroster broke at 90k, still not fixed, ABS sensor malfunctioning, still not fixed, 4 sets of brakes and rotors and two sets of calipers, fuel pump and sending unit, $425. Clunking in the front end leaning towards rack and pinion, cant wait for that bill. The drivers side door window fell off yesterday. Tie rod last month. 2 fuel injectors. I love the USA, but this will be the last American made vehicle I will ever purchase.
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Beware-o Alero 2001 GLS Sedan - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
By Den1 - August 14 - 4:23 amI have had numerous problems with this car, the most expensive of which is the coolant system leaks due to poor design at GM. Theres a class action lawsuit on this because it is such a consistent problem on these engines (3.4 Liter). If you have this engine, it will develop leaks. It cant possibly do otherwise since the coolant actually erodes the gasket material. Its simply a matter of time. Now with the wheel and brake problems and the numerous small issues, I have to say this would be a terrible choice as a used vehicle. If you like your money, stay away from it.
