NHTSA — Steering: Column Locking: Anti-Theft Device Problems

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3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,000 miles

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero steering problems

steering problem

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2001 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 012004

Alero 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The ignition lock did not fully engage the lock function, and allowed the key to be removed without engaging the "park" function on the automatic transmission.

- Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 132002

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
Consumer states that he has to take one hand off the steering wheel to blow the horn, consumer feels this is unsafe. Consumer states that the alarm is acting erratic, on one occasion it would not shut off.

- Ozone Park, NY, USA

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