Strut bracket needs to be replaced on a 2 year old vehicle with under 45,000 miles. Dealer was uncoorperative in resolving necessary repair.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero suspension complaints
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Air conditioner didn't work from day one. Blower then failed to work. Starter gave out within the first year as did the ignition switch. Power steering went out in the middle of a turn almost causing an accident. Oil light sensor went out. Power windows make crackling noise when lowering. Rotars make a grinding noise when braking even with brand new rotars and brakes. Factory tires would make a thumping noise as low speed braking. Now front suspension is making a clicking noise. Dealer has replaced the entire front end suspension and noise will not go away.
Consumer called stating that she was driving down the road and felt a really strong drop of the vehicle on the right rear tire. Which caused the vehicle two roll over a couple times. Dealer was contacted and stated that the rear right tire had came off causing real bad properly damage. Ts
There is a grinding sound under the front of the vehicle at low speeds. The dealer was contacted and they advised that the federal safety agency was contacted because they have been receiving numerous reports of this occurrence. It appears to be a problem with the factory wheels but I'm not sure of this. The dealer is not attempting to repair the repair the problem because they advise that there will be a recall. They tried to repair the problem on a previous occasion by remounting the tires but this had no effect. The problem is not noticable when it is raining.
Braking is not working properly, pads and calipers will easily wear down and there is a grinding nosie at low speeds, consumer has replaced the parts several times. Contacted dealer and they were not willing to do anything.*ak. Also the driver side window chatters, there was a noise in the left front wheel bearing.
Vehicle has been making a rubbing/squealing noise while driving, vehicle has been to two different dealers and the problem is still occurring. *jg
While traveling on the highway vehicle pulls to left and right. Dealership is aware of problem.
Consumer stated the ABS rotors were making a grinding noise although rotors and the pads were still new, dealer replaced rotors and pads, but vehicle was still making the grinding noise. *ak also the alternator went out, wheels and tires were replaced due to the air pressure light illuminating, a front wheel alignment was performed, battery light and ABS light was coming on.
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