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2000 Oldsmobile Alero brakes problems

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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #12

Nov 212002

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles

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

Consumer notices a grinding noise and grab when depressing the brakes. Dealer was contacted.

- Woodland, AL, USA

problem #11

Jun 022002

(reported on)

Alero 4WD

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors were replaced and resurfaced twice.

- Mt. Laurel, NJ, USA

problem #10

May 122002

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 40mph, there is heavy vibration and noise in the steering column. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Consumer states that when brakes are applied, especially when wet, there is a grinding noise and vibration in the steering column, dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the brakes, brakes have already been replaced once since ownership of the vehicle.

- Delaware, OH, USA

problem #9

Apr 012002

Alero

  • miles

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

Brakes have been replaced on this car once and seem to be slowley going out again. I feel that these brakes should be recalled before someone gets hurt. Nothing but problems.

- Jension, MI, USA

problem #8

May 012002

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
Since I have owned my Alero (approximately 1 1/2 years) I have had 5 instances where I have had to take it in to have the brakes pads and rotors replaced. The last two instance were only 3000 miles apart from one another. When I am driving at speeds excess of 50 mph I am afraid to follow anyone remotely close because when I brake the entire car will start shaking and my braking distance is largely increased. So far, all of the replacement work has been done at the dealerships expense, however I have had to lose my car for a day or two every three months to have this problem taken care of. This is extremely inconvenient for me. When I payed this much money for an almost new car with only 15000 miles on it, I expected it to drive like an almost new car. Surely someone had to have known that this problem existed with it before they sold it to me. I baby this car like it was my kid. I see no reason that after 5 times of having the brakes worked on they still cannot fix them right! I don't even enjoy driving it much anymore because I'm afraid that my brakes will all of a sudden go out and I'll rear end someone. The first incident was shortly after I purchased the vehicle and I thought nothing of it until they told me not only did they replace the brake pads but the rotors also. The second incident was no more than three months later and I believe they only replaced the pads. The third incident again was within another 3 months or so along with the fourth. Each time I noticed that when I would brake at speeds in excess of 50 mph the entire car would start shaking. Also when it was raining out I could hear the brakes grinding. And when I would back out of my driveway I could hear them grind. Which brings me to the fifth and most recent incident where I almost hit somebody because I had to press the brake pedal down so hard, it almost felt like the brakes had gone out. There's no reason I should have my brakes replaced 5 times over 30,000 miles.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

problem #7

May 012002

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes have been replaced twice and rotors have turned five times. Dealer stated it was a design flaw in the brake assembly.

- Rainier, OR, USA

problem #6

May 022002

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles

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

While appying the brakes, the vehicle vibration stopping distance is slow. The dealership is aware of the problem.

- Rockford, MI, USA

problem #5

Aug 282001

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is pulsation when applying brakes, front rotors have been replaced 4 times due to being warped.*jbconsumer is logging this complaint because practically every 1000 miles consumer is having the rotors and brakes replaced for wear on this vehicle.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

problem #4

Oct 012001

Alero

  • miles
Consumer states that there was squeaking and shaking and diffuculty stopping, took to dealer and they replaced the rotors and brakes.

- Middleville, MI, USA

problem #3

Jan 312001

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the brakes make a grinding sound. The vehicle has been to dealer four times for repairs. Also, calipers have been replaced, however problem has not been remedied as of yet.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 012001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
The brakes failed in five months of the vehicles purchase.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #1

Apr 132000

Alero

  • miles
Front brake worn causing vibration, consumer believes this is due to a design flaw. Nlm

- Ardmore, AL, USA

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