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Oldsmobile Alero 2001 Lighting Problems

73 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage73 complaints

73 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V327000Reported August 28, 2003 - 670,740 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 670,740 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System135Engine64Brakes62Fuel and Propulsion System41Visibility36Suspension19
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.