1999 Oldsmobile Alero: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jan 26, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 75,000 miles · TX

I have had an 99' oldsmobile alero for 7 years. It has had almost every problem listed on this website. It has had an over heating problem every year since I got it and I have spent thousands in repairs for the cooling system, fuel pump, poor interior manufacturer, AC/heater blower motor settings failure, fuel gauge failure, transmission leakage, poor springs/struts, gear slipping, hard starting, water leaking in from rain under glove compartment, off alignment (set three times in year), poor gas mileage, overheating or running above normal temperature and sudden overheating without notice of gauge lights or sounds. Has had front right caliper failure locking brake pads down against rotor causing burnout of pads,rotor warping, caliper cylinder damage. Has had power steering pump leakage. This car is a lemon and gm should not be allowed to get away with selling unsafe, worthless vehicles. The only reason I still have mine running is because I have put a lot of personal as well as paid labor into its upkeep over the years due to that I cant afford another car.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Brakes · MD

Warped rotors caused noise in the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Brakes · WI

Premature wear of rotors, causing vehicle to shake while stopping. Dealer replaced all 4 rotors. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Brakes · MD

Rotors warped, violent shaking on hard braking. Despite related service bulletin (00-05-23-002) olds refuses to repair under warranty - considers "wear" rather than defective part or design. Olds policy changed from full 36,000 mi. Coverage of this repair (rotor replacement) to 12 mo. Warranty due to number of repairs being made.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Front rotors warped every 5000 to 10000 miles. Dealer has replaced front rotors on 3 different occasions. Manufacturer has issued bulletin.*ak consumer states vehicle shakes very badly when trying to stop, braking distance is much longer because of brake defect.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Brakes · AL

Rotors warped at around 40,000 mi. I had them turned at around 45,000 & the problem was temorarily fixed until about 50,000 mi. I had the rotors replaced at around 53,000 mi. & the problem has once again recurred at 55,000 mi. I noticed in checking comments on this vehicle at msn carpoint.com that there are several other complaints about the alero's brakes and rotors (especially rotors that warp for no apparent reason. Once person even commented that her dealership replaces her rotors free of charge, which indicates that there really is a problem with the alero). I had to pay $500.00 to have my rotors and front tires replaced. The repair shop told me that my front tires were worn so badly that they could have blown at any minute and caused serious damage and injury. It has only been a little over a month since I had the rotors replaced & once again my car is vibrating and pulsating when the brakes are applied which is indicative of a problem with the rotors.

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Rotors warped.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Premature wear of brake rotors. Dealer has replaced rotors.

Filed May 1, 2000 · Brakes · CA

The car trembled horribly upon deceleration from high speeds and/or upon a hard stop. I took the car to the dealer at approximately 16k miles, complaining of this problem. They didn't find anything. Now that the problem is more severe, and I took the car back to the dealer (at 20k miles) and told them to check the rotors. Viola, they found the problem. It's warped rotors. Now I have to replace the front brakes! Consumer complaints via the edmund's town hall conferences indicates that I am not the only consumer having rotor problems on the 1999 alero. I'm beyond the warranty so I have to pay for the repair. I think there is a manufacturer's defect and more investigation is needed. Thank you.

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.

Filed Oct 21, 1999 · Brakes · TX

The front brake rotors are prematurely wearing the rotors have been resurfaced and replaced which has not corrected the problem. Please give any further details.