I have had non stop problems with my brakes since purchasing an oldsmobile alero 2000. I have had my front brakes and rotors replaced four times. The manufacturer isn't willing to do anything, as I have tried to contact them many times. The dealership admits something is defective, please help! Scc **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****748352
2000 Oldsmobile Alero brakes complaints
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I have had the rotors replaced 2 times. Monday 07/16/2001, I would have been replaced them for the third time. I have contacted oldsmobile customer service, the dealer and gm corporate headquarters. They all say there is no continuing defect, but they replaced the rotors before and will do it one last time at no charge. Not only is it frustrating to have to keep returning to the dealer to repair the same problem. But it is also a safety issue. The rotors are warping at a high rate of speed, 70 MPH when the brakes are applied harshly. The steering wheel shakes so hard it causes you to loose grip of it. I know of two tsb's written on this problem, #00-05-23-002 and #00-22-002. I also went to the alero web site and there are 58 entries from different people saying they have the same problem. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**748277
I noticed a squealing of the brakes last week, took my car to the dealership repair center monday. They informed my that there was a bulletin on my brakes about the rotors being warped and to come back the next morning and they would replace the rotors and pads to be covered under the warranty. Tuesday afternoon, I took my car in as per their instructions, I received a call informing me that I would have to pay for this as the brakes were very worn. I have only had this car for a little over a year and have never had to have brakes redone on any car I have ever owned. They informed me that it was unsafe to drive, handed me the keys and told me to go, it was close to closing time. They had told me the day before that the rotors on this car were defective and they would repair it then sent me away with faulty brakes. But before they would give me my keys they presented me with a diagnostic bill even tho they had already diagnosed the problem the day before and told me I was covered due to the defect and to come back tuesday. Thanks for allowing me to vent even if there is nothing you can do to help me. Leann patterson.
While braking at any speed vehicle vibrates violently. Dealer has examined vehicle three times. Dealer turned the rotors/replace d front rotors and brake pads, and rear rotors and brake pads twice. Problem has returned within 600 miles of last repair. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Defective rotors had to be repaired on both front and back. Dealership said not covered by warranty.
I bought this car in may 2000. In november 2000, the rotors were replaced because my car was shaking when I would brake to slow down. In june 2001, I am having the same problem and the rotors are being replaced again! I am at 19,000 miles and my brake pads were completely worn. The dealership told me it was normal for brake pads to go bad after 20,000 miles. I have never had problems like this before with a brand new car.
When applying brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. Brake rotors/ pads are defective.
Bought this vehicle new on 8/3/00, since then the rotors have been replaced due to excessive warping 3 times. Problem still exists. Warped rotors prevent the ABS braking system from functioning properly. Car shakes violently when braking at highway speeds resulting in extended stopping distances and creates a major safety concern, some accidents have already occurred, must someone's life be claimed before something is done? I have contacted the manufacturer who was very rude and disconcernig with regard to this problem. In researching this problem, I have discovered that these cars and other makes are very prone to this problem and gm has no permanent repair for it. The quality and safeness of the alero is unacceptable general motors should be pressured until they can fix this design problem.
When pressing brakes vehicle vibrates. Took to dealer 5 times to get rotors turned, and brake pads fixed. *ak
There is excessive wear on front brake rotors. Dealership replaced first set of rotors at no cost to consumer. On second incident, consumer was required to cover part of cost since component was not covered under warranty any longer. Rear rotors needed to be "turned down" due to warping following replacement of front brake rotors. *ak the dealer states that repaires were done whenever the consumer brings in the vehicle, but the problem had never been solved. Also, the rotors fail every 4 months.
Brakes failed with no warning. Going down hill when front pads gave out and assembly dug into rotors. Required replacement of pads, rotors and miscellaneous components. Dealer (burne olds in scranton, pa) told me alero brakes were under recall, but not mine. I had to pay the $400 for replacement. Contacted gm to complain and was told it was my problem. If there had been a warning, I could have had them serviced before complete failure and resultant damage (front rims were scorched from the heat from the failed brakes). I was very lucky that I was able to get car stopped and to service before being involved in severe accident.
Brake system makes a grinding noise when brakes are applied at low speeds. There is also a vibration in brakes when vehicle is turning. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Car consistently wobbles while driving. Dealer replaced struts, rotors and brake pads. Problem still exists.
Brakes were making grinding sound. Dealer replaced front brake pads. But, grinding sound still coming from rear brakes. Rotors were grooved. Dealer stated brakes were normal.
Every 4000-6000 miles rotors and brake pads need to be replaced. In wet conditions braking distance has increased.
Brakes and transmission problems; brakes pulsate, metal to metal noise. Abs brakes/rotors needed to be replaced. Also, transmission locked into gear, no shifting.
I am being charged for brake replacement at 23,000 miles by a dealer,so I called for another opinion. When I called two other dealers and oldsmobile themselves (bruce) I was told this is a common problem. I asked if this is common why am I paying for something that should be warranty, they said brakes are consumable and if this problem reoccurs they would cover it than but for now I must pay to have the brakes replaced and rotors repaired $207.50.
Premature wear of rotors resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced rotors four times and brake failed problem has reoccurred. Manufacturer has been notified.
For the third time I am having the front brake rotors resurfaced because they are warped. If I brake sharply at expressway speeds of 60mph and above I get a violent shaking transmitted into the steering wheel from the warped rotors. I sent olds an e-mail asking if there were known problems with soft (insufficently hardened) front brake rotors on the alero and they would not respond to my request in writing (via e-mail) they suggested I call their 800 number for customer service and open a complaint, which I did. It wasn't until I searched your database, seeing a number of similar brake rotor problems that I decided to submit a report to you. I never took this car to the dealer from whom I purchased it for this problem because it only began after about 13,000 miles (out of warranty). I beleive that there is a materials quality problem here probably with the rotors not being sufficiently hardened during the manufacturing process.
When depressing brakes vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Brake rotors have been replaced by dealer three times . Please provide further information.
While applying brake on ice at very slow speed, ABS light came on, and traction off light indicating systems were disengaged, took to dealer who found right rear wheel had set itself to zero in the middle of skid. *ak the vehicle required machining the rotors at less than 2000 miles due to oxidation.
At 9000 miles when brakes were applied vehicle shook. Went to dealer who replaced rotors. Also , dealer claimed gmc knew there was a problem with brakes, but waited until customers came in to dealers with brake problems before rectifying problem.
Brakes rotors have been replaced three times. Also, when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Brake rotors were replaced three times. Also when depressing brakes, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Since new this vehicle has had a loud grinding noise coming from front brakes in wet weather. It does not happen all the time, and when it does vehicle is hard to stop. It feels like ABS is engaging under normal driving. The dealer cannot find problem, but this has been going on since we purchased it. It happens at all speeds and on normal braking (not hard braking). We have complained since june of this year and have had it in the shop at least 5 times for this problem. We fear that in an emergency the ABS will not work like it is supposed to. Our issue is that the dealer can't find a problem. It doesn't rain much here so it's hard to predict. It even happens when we are on our way to the dealer but will not happen after that. Thank you for your time.
This vehicle's brakes on front heat up turn rotor's blue and warp them....we as of 10/2000 have had 2 new set's of rotor's on this vehicle and had one set resurfaced and turned because they we're warped.. We currently have a call to area serv. Rep from gm the rotor's are blue again..this is 4 time's in less than 5 month's. We are still being played with it is time for some help. Our vehicle has spent many many time's in the shop already we feel it's a safty issue they pulse and are spongy, there's vibration in the steering wheel at 65 and over if you have to apply the brake's. Constantly same complaint with no satisfaction but that they continue to blame the problem's on us.
Engine stalls while driving - happened on highway, side roads, all speeds. No warning. Car may or may not be restartable. Car stalled on highway during dealer test drive required a tow. Also rotors warped - steering wheel shakes during high speed breaking
Purchased the car in may. Brand new with 7 miles on it at date of purchase. Brake rotors in the front needed to be replaced at 3000 miles. They were warped/out of specs which caused my brakes not to work properly. Then at 6200 miles, the rotors in the front were replaced again. They were warped/out of spec and caused my brakes to work improperly. Both of the rotors in the front are warped from both times. I am not sure if this is a reoccurrent problem with all alero owner but from what I understand, quite a few people who own these cars have had problems along the same line. Also, I would like to know what are the details of the lemon law. Thank you for your time.
Warped rotors caused vibration while applying the brakes, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where they turned the rotors instead of replacing them, service bullitinf 00-05-23-002 stated that the rotors and pads should be replaced with new components. Nlm
When applying brakes steering wheel shimmies bad and brakes are making a sound even when brakes are not being applied
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