2001 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1) · Seat Belts:rear/Other (1) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2005-08-01 · 000090002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general information regarding proper tire pressure for passenger cars and trucks. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2004-11-01 · 020730001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnostic information on diagnostic trouble code p1870, transmission component slipping for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt update to include 2004 models. *tt updated *eh
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2004-08-01 · 010730010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2001-11-08 · 081101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
concerns with left outside mirror vibration. *tt
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2001-08-01 · 010139003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2001-06-01 · 000138009A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding vehicles with refrigerant dye added to the a/c system at assembly plant. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-04-24 · Seat Belts:rear/Other · 87,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile. the contact stated that anytime a passenger is seated in the rear of the vehicle, the seat belt straps become so tight that the contact has to remove the bolts in the seat belt assembly in order to exit the vehicle. the dealer stated that it was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. in addition, the conta…”
2008-04-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System“2001 oldsmobile silhouette with bad intake manifold gaskets. consumer states that the gasket leaked. he stated he had this problem repaired by a independent repair shop. consumer would like reimbursement for repairing the vehicle. *kb…”
2007-05-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control · 37,000 mi“recently experienced a failure of the upper intake manifold gasket on a 2001 alero with 38000 miles. i had the problem diagnosed by my mechanic and contacted gm to see if any assistance with the repair would be available, even though the warranty had run out about 6 months earlier. i was told it would have to be diagnosed by a gm dealer even thou…”
2005-10-27 · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch“failure of the turn signals and hazard lights to work. there is a recall for the car for the exact same problem on the internet and upon taking to a dealer they state that my car is not covered under the recall. it was made within the months of the recall however they state it is only up to the vins ending in 3000 but mine is like 3684. nhtsa campa…”
2005-10-19 · Electrical System:wiring · 68,000 mi“starting in september, our 2001 intrigue died when trying to pull out into traffic. could not jump - towed, dealer said needed new battery. when my son was running errands later that day, he pulled out and car died (almost hit by truck) - got started; headed home with lights dimming, power steering going out. took back in - new alternator. pick…”
2005-08-08 · Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module · 77,897 mi“pass lock security system shuts car off and will not allow the car to start again until it is reset by setting the key in the on position for 10 minutes. happened on the expressway. *nm…”
2004-12-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 44,000 mi“2001 olds aroura v8 t approximately 44,000 car serviced for brakes for first time ever severe rusting of all four rotors was discovered independent mechanic told me the gm had been utilizing inferior foreign made rotors that were rusting out making it impossible to resurface them had to replace enitre mechanical braking system as a result feel …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.