Consumer states that there was squeaking and shaking and diffuculty stopping, took to dealer and they replaced the rotors and brakes. Please provide any further information.
2000 Oldsmobile Alero brakes complaints
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When applying the brakes the vehicle shakes, this is due to excessive wear and warping of the rotors from bad caliper housing, dealer has replaced 3 times within 30,000 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.
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. *ak
The oldsmobile alero is 2 years old and the rotors have been resurfaced twice and replaced twice. It appears as though every 6 months (average) there is a vibration sensation in the braking system at speeds of 35mph and over. It costs nearly $600.00 to replace the rotors and I am worried that when the warranty runs out and the problem persists, I am stuck with faulty parts that keep being replaced with the same faulty rotors that have been manufactured!
Harsh vibration due to warped rotors appeared at 14,000 miles. Took to dealer, I was told gm only allowed them to turn the rotors, and I would not receive new rotors/pads. Now, at 22,000 miles, it takes significant pressure applied to the brake to stop the car.
When coming to a stop brakes pulsate. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they took off front drivers side wheel and checked the brake pad/ caliper. Mechanic noticed brakes were worn. Brakes had been changed 13000 mile ago. Please provide any further information.
Rotors had to be replaced three times at 26,000 miles. Contacted the dealer, and manufacturer regarding the problem. However, problem still has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information.
When applying brakes, steering wheel would vibrate. Had taken to dealership, and had the rotors resurfaced or replaced. Problem still present.*ak consumer states tire had to be replaced at 6000 miles, insufficient sealing caused water to leak in to drivers side rear foot well, both front door opening w/strips and door panel water barriers were replaced and also power window squeaks when going up and down.
Consumer stated the vehicle would shake through the steering when the brakes were being applied, the front rotors have been replaced 5 times and the brake pads twice due to being out of round, also the ABS light illuminated in the dash, dealer replaced bulb.
The front tire are wearing prematurely due to the rotors being warped, the warped rotors cause the ront end of the vehicle to vibrate while braking. 6 months ago the tire were replaced because they were bald. Consumer will contact the dealer. Nlm
When traveling at high speeds front end vibrates violently. Dealer has been contacted. *ak dealer states because of vibration the rotors warped. Rotors needed to be shaved and brake pads replaced.
Brake system failure. Pedal went to floor. Occured once before without incident. This time caused major accident totaling vehicle. Applied brakes. Pedal went to floor. No warning lights came on. Related note... Both times, "low tire pressure" light falsely came on day before failure. All tires were properly inflated both times. False tire inflation low light seems to predict system failure.
Brakes would make a grinding noise when braking or turning. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that wheels were too big for tires. This has been an on-going problem and now the tires are going flat. *jg
I have been having brake problems for the last year and a half. The brakes pulsate under any braking conditions ,but at speeds above 50 MPH it is extremly bad. The dealer has attempted to fix the problem on six occasions with no success. The first brake replacement they replaced both front rotors and pads. That lasted for about 10,000 miles before needing another repair. After that repair the rotors were resurfaced, which then caused the brakes not only to pulsate but to also make a grinding or moaning noise while stopping. We are now on repair number six and still the problem is not fixed. After speaking with a representative from general motors and being told that brakes are not a safety concern I am worried about the safety of any gm vehicle. Something needs to be done about the defect of these brakes before someone is injured or killed because gm can't admit fault. The driver side power window has stopped working on two occasions the first being on 12/10/2001 then again on 02/06/2002. On both occasions the motor had to be replaced. No further problems with this as of yet.
I have been having brake problems for the last year and a half. The brakes pulsate under any braking conditions ,but at speeds above 50 MPH it is extremly bad. The dealer has attempted to fix the problem on six occasions with no success. The first brake replacement they replaced both front rotors and pads. That lasted for about 10,000 miles before needing another repair. After that repair the rotors were resurfaced, which then caused the brakes not only to pulsate but to also make a grinding or moaning noise while stopping. We are now on repair number six and still the problem is not fixed. After speaking with a representative from general motors and being told that brakes are not a safety concern I am worried about the safety of any gm vehicle. Something needs to be done about the defect of these brakes before someone is injured or killed because gm can't admit fault. Driver side power window has stopped working on two occasions the first being on 12/10/2001 then again on 02/06/2002. On both occasions the motor had to be replaced. No further problems with this as of yet.
While applying brakes vehicle will vibrate throughout steering. Dealership is aware of problem.
Steering wheel wobbles at various speeds when brakes are applied. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle four times; however, problem still exists. *ak
Right front wheel still making noise. Vehicle taken to the dealer and had front rotors replaced twice, and front brake pads replaced once; but, problem was still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
When applying brakes at any speed there is a very strong vibration, took vehicle to dealer, and they machined and cut the rotors, driver stated that problem has reoccurred over and over, and dealer has replaced rotors/ pads, and machined and cut rotors, but problem still exists,cause unknown. *ak consumer stated the problem has since reoccured.
Severe pulsation in steering column when applying the brakes, especially on the front driver side. Front pads and rotors were replaced per bulletin. 10,000 miles later, the same vibration occurs in the steering column when braking. I suspect the pads and rotors are worn again. Plan to return the car to the dealership for repair. Do not feel comfortable commuting on the interstate with this car because brakes may fail completely.
With less than 8,000 miles this car was brought into the shop for brake pulsation, it was found that the rotors were already 1/4 worn. It has since been in 4 other times & the brakes continue to grind when I come to a stop. The brake pedal has gone to the floor when I tried to stop. The problem is much worse in the rain, when conditions are more dangerous. The dealer has put a 2nd set of rotors on the front & new brake pads & also replaced the back rotors & pads, the car has less then 24,000 miles. When I picked it up from the shop, it was still making the grindnig noise & dealer tried to tell me this was normal. This was the first mention of this being "normal" this car is dangerous & I will not drive it w/ my 2 kids in it!
Brakes were grinding, makinga horrible noise due to defective rotors. Vehicle is in repair shop.
The brakes failed in five months of the vehicles purchase.
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Brakes/rototors being replaced and turned. Not helping any bit. This is going to become a safety problem when they fail. Why not a recall on these instead of a bullatin before someone gets really hurt because brakes failed.
When applying brakes at slow speed vehicle shakes and vibrates. Dealer said rotors were worn, and needed to be turned.
When I am going at between 40-70 MPH and then slow down using my brakes my car will shutter. It has done this ever since I bought it, but I just thought that it was suppose to sound like that. I talked to a friend that has an alero and she said there was a bulletin out about the rotors needing turned. That is what she was told when she went to her dealership. So, I took it in and they said that my brakes were worn out and that my rotors needed turned. My brakes would not have been worn to almost nothing after only 22,000 miles if the rotors would have been manufactured correctly. I am always conscience about braking early. I think this should definitely be a recall!! I personally know of 2 other people(with aleros) this has happened to only one was way worse than mine. I think the manuf. Should own up to its mistake and fix all of the alero rotors!!! Thank you.
I have had this car in for service of the brakes going on 10 times. Each time they have either resurfaced or replaced the rotors and sometimes the pads. When the brakes get wet the car is harder to stop. I have been in touch with gmc customer service but nobody would tell me how to fix this on a more permanent basis.
While driving the engien light came on, vehicle was taken in for inspection and vehicle was reset , however the following week the light appeared again and was reset for the second time, this continued until finally, the switch assembly, automatic transmission fluid was replaced, one month later the light appeared again and this time the body module was replaced which was on sept 7,2000 vehicle remained in the shop several weeks, weeks later the light came on again, vehicle was checked for codes and the channel plate/gasket.
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