2001 Oldsmobile Alero Oldsmobile Alero 2001

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (71%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Oldsmobile Alero in Michigan, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012

105000 mi

US $340
Car has a clunking sound in the front, found out it needs strut mounts, will have repaired at a later date. 
Feb 2013

106500 mi

US $350
Front struts were replaced. Next up is blower motor relay and possibly another o2 sensor. 
Mar 2013

107000 mi

US $300
ABS sensor wire broke, found out it was due to improper repair while in the previous owner's possession. 
Jun 2013

109000 mi

US $187
The speed sensor in the right front wheel hub was going bad so the entire hub had to be replaced. I had the front brake pads replaced at the same time. 

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Oldsmobile Alero in Massachusetts, United States
- Jun 2011
May 2011

104000 mi

US $45
Check Engine Light with P0420 code. Catalytic converter was replaced. AC was recharged with 134A and sealant. Successful repair completed 
Jun 2011

104570 mi

US $100
Haazard swith needed to be replaced as turn signals did not work. Successful. 

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Oldsmobile Alero in Quebec, Canada
- Mar 2011
Aug 2010

70060 mi

C $289
oil pressure valve brocken, use a towing and change pieces to the garage. 
Nov 2010

71920 mi

C $150
change rear bearings (HUB) 

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Oldsmobile Alero in Virginia, United States
Mar 2010 - Jul 2013
Mar 2010

102000 mi

US $80
replaced oxygen sensor after engine code reader reported it as bad. Spent $50 for sensor and $30 for various tools. Hard to reach with tools that didn't fit. Finally found some tools that worked. 
Apr 2010

103000 mi

US $600
GMC Dealer replaced idle sensor and throttle position sensor. Car would behave very irradically (high revving) on a cold start and had trouble shifting at times.  
Jun 2011

113000 mi

US $160
replaced alternator. old alternator only lasted about 2 years :-( . Alternator started making "whining" noise. Opted for the $130 alternator this time w/ lifetime warranty. (also needed $30 tools) 
May 2012

119100 mi

US $100
blower would not work. Blower motor and blower motor resistor changed. 
Sep 2012

122000 mi

US $500
Car was very rattly-sounding at times. Initially thought to be a break problem. after inspecting the breaks (they were OK), took it to garage, where they replaced tie rod and wheel bearings on front passenger side. 

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