Oldsmobile Oldsmobile 2001

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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 contact had the transmission replaced and heard a loud grinding noise after the repair was made. He took the vehicle back to the dealer on four occasions, but they could not duplicate the failure or provide a resolution. The vehicle model was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 87,000.

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 though it was obvious what the problem was. Research has shown that this was a common problem, and that gm has known about it for some time. Bottom line, no assistance from gm, but they offered me a $1500 credit on a new vehicle. It would have been cheaper to split the bill with me for the $800 repair, but that would imply taking responsibility for the problem which they nor the dealer was willing to do.*ak

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. Picked up - same problem within 1-2 days - wiring problem. It is now in for its seventh time and still not right! It is unreliable and unsafe. Repair place has even taken it to the gm olds service shop the last 3 times. They said wiring had broken - had been fixed before - not sure what the problem is.*jb

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

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 campaign id number : 03v327000 this is a very large problem and hassle since the turn signals sometimes work and sometimes don't. They usually don't but once in a while they do. I am afraid to get into an accident because of them. *jb

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 that severe rusting could be safety issue. *ak

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

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1870 [1] Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground