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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  Whats wrong with the Brakes????? - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Astrodude - July 6 - 2:00 am

  Lets face it. Ive read all the reviews from others and there are serious brake problems with this car that must be manufacturing issues. I have had warped rotors 3 times within 70,000 miles and the first time was at only 19K. I think a recall is in order for the brakes. On a positive note, the interior of this car is awesome. Ive never had a car with more comfortable seats. Im somewhat disappointed with the gas mileage too.

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  Looks nice on the outside. Poison inside - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Kmarz555 - June 8 - 5:10 am

  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 Ive 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 cant figure it out--the service manager claims its a manufacturing defect. The front CV joints sound like theyre about to fall off--every time I turn I hear a loud rubbing noise (Those have been replaced too). Overall, Ive suffered too long...

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  GM Strikes (Out) Again!! - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Sharrrona - May 31 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my Alero with the highest of expectations. The car is very aestetically pleasing and is fun to drive. Unfortunately that is not enough to make up for the GM reliability. The sticker priceon my car was $22,000 and I paid $18,000 and thought I was getting a deal. 3 years and $6000 in repair bills later, I beg to differ. Please steer clear from this and other GM Products!!! Great car if you have the occasional grand to put in it.

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  Good Car - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Sam Voit - November 21 - 8:10 am

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  Piece of Junk - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By MrLee - November 5 - 4:36 am

  Dont buy this car if your life depends on it. The computer system is garbage, mine has been repaired over four times and it is still broken. The security system is broken, and the car wont start. The windows leak, ruining the carpet (which wont be replaced) and after they are fixed, they fall off the track. The rotors warped after only 12,000 miles and only third party replacements make it stop. The intake manifold leaks coolant.

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  Maybe the last - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By ae3beck - October 10 - 10:00 am

  My father works for GM, so I decided to go with this car, but even with an employee discount you will lose BIG on resale value. GM customer service is terrible. I have never seen someone give this kind of service after you spend $20K on there product, never, they act like you should prove problems with the car were not caused by you. I am looking to get rid of this car before my resale drops another 8 thousand dollars, thats what it did the first year we owned it.

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  A Good Car at a Reasonable Price - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By David - September 28 - 12:16 am

  I bought my Alero GLS new. The included 5-year/60,000 mile total warranty offer is what convinced me to buy it over a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry. I have been totally pleased. There are small annoyances: too much road noise, the front cup holder, and a few too many (warranted) repairs. But the car is a blast to drive, and I felt I got a lot of car for much less money than I would have paid for either of the other cars. My greatest complaint is the long start / two-try start which the dealer says is normal. It isnt, and its embarrassing. Overall a very good value over the 4 years I have now owned it. If they were still made, Id probably buy another in a year or so.

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  Head Gasket - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By zig - September 5 - 8:53 pm

  This has been a good vehicle overall, but have had some problems with brakes. I just had to put a head gasket in this motor with 50,000 miles on it, GM warranty did cover the repair cost.

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  Owner - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By dubldn42 - August 6 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever owned

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  DO NOT BUY THIS CAR - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Geografer - July 24 - 2:00 am

  Had nothing but problems with this car since day 1. Back rotor brakes have been resurfaced 4 times (only 28K miles on car) and already need to be done again. There are random electrical problems (blinkers will randomly quit working while driving but turn the hazard lights on few seconds they will work again/radio will not turn off after car is off, keys out and doors open and will stay on constantly until suddenly going off as it should) that they cant seem to find an explanation for so cant fix. I bought this car because it claimed to be low maintenance but has been anything but. It has been in for repairs at least 6 times a year.