1999 Oldsmobile Alero: brake failure

8 of the 462 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2004
3
2001
3
2000
8
1999
8

What owners say

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Electrical · WI · crash · 1 injury

1999 oldsmobile alero. The consumer received a recall letter. However, she was involved in an accident, where the engine power, power steering and power brakes went out. *mw the consumer was injured and the vehicle was totaled.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the vehicle rolled over three times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a herniated disk to the neck and injuries to the lower back and hip, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Brakes · 88,498 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Dt: while driving at low speed and applying brake pressure there were no brakes whatsoever. This resulted in an accident. The vehicle skidded, went over small embankment, and struck a tree where it came to a stop, vehicle was towed to the a wrecker service shop. Has not been to a repair shop or dealership. Also, there was no explanation as to why this occurred. In the past there was an issue where on parking on a incline a block had to be placed behind to wheels to keep itfrom rolling.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Brakes · MA · crash

When backing up and applying brakes pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Vehicle hit another vehicle. Damage was $ 2500.00, no injuries.

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Brakes, Seat belts · WA

Brakes failed and shaked the whole car. Repaired five times. Drivers side seat belt broken.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

The vehicles brakes failed while driving causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle and resulted in property damage to both vehicles, the consumer is request reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Sep 13, 2000 · Brakes · FL

While aplying brakes pedal would slowly go to the floor if you pumped it it would come back and pedal presure felt mushy. While gotng down a hill, pedal went to the floor. Took to gmc dealer and he said brake fluid was contaminated and warranty wouldnt cover repairs. It cost 2100$ to fix it this car has only been seviced at gmc dealers brake fluid had a greenish couler to it .insurance adjuster took a sample idont no the results of it.

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Brakes · OH

The car's brake rotors warp every 1500 miles resulting in a loss of braking. The rotors have been machined and/or replaced on 3 occasions but the problem reoccurs. When braking with the warped rotors, the ABS wheel speed sensors hit the "bad" spot on the rotors and assume a lock-up is emminent. The ABS system then releases pressure on the brakes and braking distance exceeds safe levels.