The front end started to shake violently when braking at speeds starting at 65-70 MPH. The dealer fixed the problem the first time replacing warped rotors. The second time the dealer told me they would have to contact oldsmobile engineering to find a fix. I have had allot of nuisence problems but this vehicle is very unsafe with no real fix available.
2000 Oldsmobile Alero brakes complaints
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When applying brakes consumer will feel a vibration, and wheel will shimmy and rattle. Consumer took vehicle into dealer at 3,600 miles for oil change and was questioning the brakes, and was told by dealer that brakes had to be broken in . At 10,000 miles, consumer took vehicle back to dealer, and at that time dealer stated that they were just informed that the pads and rotors were not compatible , and both pads and rotors needed to be replaced.consumer was very upset because he felt that he should haven been notifiied about it and what to do.
Brake rotor failed.
Front rotors warped at 2500 miles but not replaced per the dealer for 5000 more miles. Also, water leaking through both doors (l and r) and has been repaired multiple times. They are now using duct tape to "fix" the leak and they tell me this is legitimate. Water leaks every time it rains.
This alero is junk we have not been happy with it since we bought it.two paint jobs, brake work,transmission shifts too hard, car run hot ,long list would like to have a car that isnt a hunk of junk
Front brake worn causing vibration, consumer believes this is due to a design flaw. Nlm
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