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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  Good Lookin Out - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Big Red Alero - August 31 - 2:00 am

  Nice car for the money. Bought mine used about a month ago and have had no problems since(knock on wood). Was not the first car that caught my eye but once i took the price and standard features into consideration, looked like i was lured, and the bright red really stands out when clean.Looks really sharp from the front but the back could use a little work. Overall i am pleased to be an owner of one of the last oldsmobiles.

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  I like my car - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By ssobom - July 15 - 4:53 am

  Just passed 100,000 miles on my Alero. It has been a pretty reliable car over the past eight years. I love the exterior styling as well as the cockpit layout. The car has always been fun to drive. I have had to replace a few items over the past few years.(evaporator, brakes, fuel pump, fan control knob, rear defrost button) My next car will have better suspension, but I will miss this Alero.

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  Average - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Willie - April 1 - 10:20 pm

  The Alero is fun to drive, but it gets horrible gas millage, it is horrible in the snow, and its speakers rattle with every hint of base in a song.

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  2001 Alero GLS 4 door - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By 3and14 - February 18 - 2:00 am

  Purchased an Alero GLS in Feb 2001 and have not regretted it in the nearly 3 years since. The handling and braking with the performance suspension is excellent, although the steering is a little quick at highway speeds. The car has been very reliable with the exception of brake pads and rotors that wore out prematurely (22K), a common Olds problem. For the money, this seemed to be the best choice at the time and nothing has made me question that decision. Too bad Olds is going away as whats left in GMs lineup for the foreseeable future doesnt do it for me.

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  Overall--I really like the 4 door GLS - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By richinatlanta - January 6 - 2:00 am

  I did a lot of travel in 2000 and ended up renting the Alero several times. I really liked the layout of the interior and when I got a GLS version, the 6 cylinder had plenty of power. I was able to find exactly the model I wanted at a local dealer when GM was offering incentives, so I got a fully loaded 2001 silver model. The problems have been minimal in my opinion, and the build quality is ok for an American car, much better than I remember after owning several foreign models. Make sure to get the handling package option. I would recommend the car based on my experiences.

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  Still a good car - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By GoingStrong - December 17 - 10:16 am

  My father paid $10,000 for the 2001 Alero with 12,000 miles for my brother and I in 2002 when we were in high school. I wasnt really crazy about it then because it seemed like EVERYONE had one but now I look back and see what a good car it was and still is. The only problem we have with it is the blinkers. They ALWAYS CLICK! It takes them a couple minutes to stop clicking even after they switch off. The car is now my brothers and he hasnt had a single problem with it since the battery died last year leaving him stranded in the mountains haha. Overall, great car for the money as long as its taken care of.

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  Good Car - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Rick - July 17 - 12:13 pm

  I love my Alero, I did have some brake issues at first, but GM replaced the brakes and rotors and I have not had any problems since. I have over 70,000 miles and love the 2.4L engine. I just replaced the original tires. Overall this is a good car.

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  Typical GM Quality - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By GMCustomerNoMore - July 10 - 11:33 am

  The one thing I can count on with the Alero is that Ill have to spend $600 every year to replace a wheel speed sensor. The brake rotors warp, it has hard starting, it needed a head gasket replacement, it has shaky side mirrors, it has a terrible front cup holder design, and now it has an intermittent power window problem with the drivers door. These problems have all piled up to ensure that my next car will not be from GM. At least my car is stylish (okay, for 2001 maybe), fun to drive, peppy, and has never left me stranded at the side of the road (knock on wood). I dont know why GM insists on using replacement wheel speed sensors with the same defect as the original, and why they cant make the 3.4L start like every other car -- only 2-3 seconds of cranking!

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  2001 Alero - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Cornholeo - May 29 - 2:00 am

  Excellent vehicle. 160K miles and less than $1500.00 maintenance expenses. Highly recommend for anyone responsible enough to own a vehicle....

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  Great car at the price - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  By Dan Adamski - May 24 - 10:00 am

  First Olds I have had in many years. have been driving and audi and volvo. car handels very well and cannot beat preformance and economy. I drive car very hard and have had no problems .