Vehicle keeps shaking whenever applying brakes at speeds above 30 MPH.
1999 Oldsmobile Alero brakes complaints
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Brakes warped for the second time this time dealer replaced both rotors and pads and said thay had a bullitin 00-05-23-002 the rotors on this car are a major defect.
This is the second time the rotor on the front right side has warped. I had it replaced at around 34000 miles (january 2000) and now, at 63,500 miles, it is needing replacing again. The steering wheel shakes when lightly applying pressure to the brakes at 55-70 MPH, the same as what brought me into the dealership the first time around. I am no longer under warranty (3/36) so I will probably have to pay for the replacement (estimate was $270+ from a local shop) for the replacement. There needs to be more investigation on the '99 alero, maybe even a recall to fix what is causing the problem.
On fourth set of new rotors, just left shop, problem returns one week! Help! Car is dangerous! Dealer new about it to. No safety defec tlisted.
When brakes are applied there is extended stopping distance and vibration. Dealer has been notified.
Premature wear of brake rotors. Dealer has replaced rotors.
The brake rotors have been replaced twice @ only 40,000 miles. They are now needing replacement again. This vehicle needs to be recalled and someone needs to find out why the rotors keep warping.
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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
Rotors and pads replaced for warping every 5000 miles or so.have had many other items repaired on this vehicle
While driving about any speed would steep on brake pedal, but brakes will not work as they should, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, rotors had to be replaced a couple of times.
Rotors have been replaced 2 times,resurfaced 1. Still not fixed,uncontrollable shaking when brakes applied and awful noise. Rotors too thin keepwarping havent had car but for 8 months still same problems with rotors.
The interior trim pieces and door panels were replaced due to warping.
Rotors and pads needed to be replaced for a second time 11/13/00 at 11340 miles. First replaced 07/10/00 at 8500 miles. I have only had car for 9 months. Please help with any suggestions. I am not happy with the complaints I have seen on this car.
Dealer informed that all rotors were rusted at 1,330 miles. Dealer made necessary repairs. *ak the customer quoted an "outo doctor" article that states too small brake rotors cause steering wheel shaking.
Brakes were damaged by leaking + term. On battery, brake lines were damaged.
When exiting a ramp and applying brakes extreme vibration occurs, causing entire vehicle to shake. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Manufacturers rotors are not built to the specifications of the car. They continually warp and fail and have been replaced three times and need to be done once again.
Front brake roters warp causing violent shake in steering wheel rotors had to be turned
There was noise while driving coming from transmission. Dealer replaced with rem transmission. Consumer is still having the same problem and leakage.*ak the vehicle has torq axis hydralic transmission motor mount defect. Vehicle makes noise due to transaxle faiure.. Brakes making noise due to rotors failure.
This problem was found by my husband on each occurance, I am scared for our safety and the safty of others because I never would have known this if my husband did not stay right on top of things. This is very dangerous for consumers and others because I feel that if the brakes fail due to this problem some innocent persons can seriously get hurt along with our own family. Please e-mail me back regarding this matter so maybe the lifes of others can be secure.
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.
While driving about 65 MPH sudden deacceleration while gas pedal was still pressed, and rpms were between 5 and 6000. That had happened to other vehicles, but they did not know what was the cause. Consumer had fixed the rotors at that time.
Brake rotors and pads caused increased stopping distance and heavy shimmer.
Each and everytime I step on the brakes I fear losing control. Whenever I step on the brakes the car begins to shake or pulsate or both, at times it becomes really hard to stop. (my emergency brakes are not in working order as well) I made two attempts going on a third to resolve this problem (plates were recut by dealer) but with no success I'm forced to make an offical complaint. I believe this failure to produce/maintain a safe vechile is both the mfg & dealers fault.
When emergency parking brake was applied vehicle would roll or jerk. Dealer replaced transmission which did not correct the probelm. Please give any further details.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and upon applying brakes, vehicle continuously vibrated and trembled.
1)the ABS braking system feels weak and a substantial vibration of the entire steering wheel and front panel of the car occurs when brakes are applied. Car does not stop sufficiently unless brakes are fully depressed. 2)the car has not been able to successfully start multiple times and is currently unable to start. The battery has been checked and is fine. No recharging of battery occurs even after jump-starting and running the engine for a lengthy period of time. 3) left rear door panel has parts that are falling off and loose. 4) parking brakes are weak and fail to prevent rolling on inclines. Additionally, there has been a recall placed on this model for failure to conform to federal/canada motor vehicle saftey standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Brake rotor problems\when brakes are pressed, car jerks.
Transmission was slipping & eventually stopped & wouldn't go in reverse. Dealer put new transmission in on 04-17- 2000, it locked up on 5-29-2000. Vehicle wouldn't move in any gear. To be transported to the dealer. Dealer will attempt to put another transmission in. Also, brakes were grinding when coming to a stop. Dealer said brakes were okay.
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