Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| 070201 | 03/01/2007 | 10021412 | Incorrect outer backing plate. outer backing plate has short centre protusion. outer backing plate should have tall center protrusion. *kb | 04/24/2007 | |
| 3169 | 10010551 | Brakes caliper noise on apply. *eh | 12/01/2004 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 04152004 | 04/15/2004 | 10009220 | Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| 00966 | 01/01/2004 | 00966A | 10007816 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 00966B | 01/01/2004 | 10007293 | Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 050523001 | 03/01/2005 | 10014985 | Revised brake system specifications. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 040523004 | 09/01/2004 | 10011052 | Brake noise/creak during slow speed braking. also includes 2004 chevrolet malibu classic. *tt | 12/27/2004 | |
| 3003 | 01/01/2004 | 10008862 | Brake noise/creak during slow speed braking. *mj | 08/24/2004 | |
| 000523002B | 03/01/2003 | 000523002A | 10001251 | Front disc brake pulsation. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3192 | 3192A | 10010632 | The anti-lock brake system indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code c1236 is stored. *tt | 12/02/2004 | |
| 141101 | 11/14/2001 | 628132 | Customers may comment that the anti-lock brake system indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code 1236 stored. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 210602 | 06/21/2002 | 637253 | Information regarding the brake align kit. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
| 051502 | 05/15/2002 | 636679 | Additional information on repeat brake pulsation after an initial brake repair. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 020522001 | 04/01/2002 | 634845 | Service manual update regarding revised brake specifications. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| 010522001 | 01/01/2001 | 618073 | Vehicles may experience clunk, rattle noise from the underbody or front suspension. *jb | 04/03/2001 | |
| 121200 | 12/12/2000 | 617782 | Some customers may comment on a brake pedal rattle or clunk. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 022603 | 02/26/2003 | 10001848 | Brake pad replacement. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
| 010523005 | 04/01/2001 | 735034 | 619371 | Information pertaining to proper installation of front brake pads with wear indicator. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 98835023 | 10/01/1998 | 602758 | Experiencing a squeak /squawk type noise when brake pedal depressed. *yc | 01/11/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 43 | 08/03/1999 | ||
| The front brakes and rotors have been replaced twice. the brakes are vibrating again when you try to stop at a higher rate of speed. the check engine light and service engine soon have been on at least 6 times. the fuel injectors have had to be replaced 4 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 7 | 06/08/2002 | |
| Rear defroster, steering, brakes (3x's), engine, radiator, belt, security systerm, tape deck, power windows. | |||
| 03/16/2004 | |||
| Break vibration caused by distorted rotors on 1999 oldsmobile alero,break rotors replaced under warranty a number of times for distortion,last replaced under warranty approx 11,000.gm claims this is normal ware,refuses to rerair under warranty this time. i feel this is not normal ware and i feelthis condition is not safe. | |||
| 03/05/2002 | 3 | 09/01/2099 | |
| Have replaced rotars and pads on front 3 times at pinebelt. there is a service report out (#00-05-23-002a). gm protect plan tells me they don't pay for that and the dealer tells me i will probably pay. i need help from somewhere. the front is vibrating terribly and this could cause an accident. another olds dealer states that they don't cover someone elses work. i can not and should not pay for an inferior product. it has a service report so there is a problem and it is not getting fixed. dt | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Front brake roters warp causing violent shake in steering wheel rotors had to be turned | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 97213 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. while driving approximately 32 mph the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. in order to stop the vehicle the contact engaged the emergency brake. during the failure all of the service lights on the dashboard began to illuminate. the speedometer also began to display random speeds ranging from 0 mph to 100 mph. the vehicle was taken home where it stalled. the contact also stated the hazard lights would not function. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 97,213. sm. | |||
| 05/10/2008 | |||
| I am ashamed to say i own a 1999 oldsmobile alero. i bought it last years as a back-up car, so we would have transportation should one of our newer vehicle have problems. i gave $2000 for it and have spent just as much on repairs. the turn signals only work intermittently though every fuse in it has been replaced. the anti-lock break light on the dash stays on. the front passenger strut broke and blew out the tire in the process. i was fortunate i wasn't killed when this happened. and now the heater blower has started making an awful noise, so it will likely need to be replaced soon. in addition the change oil light stays on, i have had it to numerous shops and no one can determine why it won't reset. the warning lights on the dash from all of this are a considerable distraction as well as all the problems they point to. i am appalled that in the usa we put a stamp of approval on such a horrible vehicle. in my opinion the entire vehicle should be recalled and replaced with one that runs properly. it is absurd and dangerous. i am fortunate i was not going a high speed when either strut broke...oh nearly forgot to mention that the rear driver-side strut also broke just this week. my biggest question is, who's name do i give to my lawyer when i am forced to drive this vehicle and someone is hurt? it is likely, given the hazards that come with this car that eventually something bad will happen. i just pray i won't have to drive it much. | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 75000 | 6 | 07/01/2001 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 06/18/2005 | 1 | 03/04/2003 | |
| I purchased the car & immediately had to have the brakes fixed by the dealership. in 3/05 had complete look at car -at chevy. dealership, they flushed radiator, clean fuel lines-things along those lines to make my car run better. in june of 05 i started noticing a small puddle of water under my vehicle & it started overheating. was told my repair man that radiator cap needed replacing. that seemed to help a little. by october 05 the car was leaking antifreeze from under the car. didn't have the money to have it fixed so i didn't drive it because i was a stay at home mom. dec 05 i went to work and its been downhill. my car now will overheat if it idles for very long, leaks antifreeze (i have to add coolant every morning), and we was told that it was the probably the intake manifold gasket gone bad which will cost about 900.00. this is just 1 of the many problems we have experienced since the purchase. *jb | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Oldsmobile alero 1999 the vehicle experienced brake and rotor problems. *sc the alternator failed. the driver's side window regulator failed. the front coils spring failed. the oxygen sensor was replaced. left front abs sensor and hub assembly were replaced. *nm | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 51000 | ||
| Wheel bearing wore out at 52000 miles. battery terminal post broke off. brake caliper melted at 51000 miles. two power steering lines burst at 59000. the cost of the repair for the power steering problem is an estimate i got from a mechanic, but i have not yet repaired. i'm hoping for a recall before i take any action. my complaints are based on the fact that there's no good reason for any of those things to need repair that serious. aren't wheel bearings and power steering lines supposed to last for a while? | |||
| 07/28/1999 | 3 | 07/28/1999 | |
| Took vehicle off of lot and next day had severe brake vibration. replaced pads and turned rotors. same thing happened in august and september 1999. pads replaced and rotors turned. *jb | |||
| 04/07/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 89100 | 1 | 09/12/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the abs and low track lights on the dash board illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions where the sensors in the front hubs were replaced. after the repairs, the problem persisted. | |||
| 08/16/2005 | 88498 | 1 | 11/08/2003 |
| Dt: while driving at low speed and applying brake pressure there were no brakes whatsoever. this resulted in an accident. the vehicle skidded, went over small embankment, and struck a tree where it came to a stop, vehicle was towed to the a wrecker service shop. has not been to a repair shop or dealership. also, there was no explanation as to why this occurred. in the past there was an issue where on parking on a incline a block had to be placed behind to wheels to keep itfrom rolling. *ak | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 1 | 07/12/2001 | |
| I own a 1999 oldsmobile alero with a v-6 3.4 liter engine, and it uses dex-cool. over the past few months my low coolant light has been coming on and as instructed in my owner's manual i have been replacing the dex-cool/water mixture in the overflow tank. just recently my abs light and low track light has come on, and over the weekend i was driving on a highway when my fan belt prematurely broke and stranded me along side of the highway. *jb | |||
| 01/21/2003 | 07/05/1999 | ||
| Feel brakes on vehicle are defective requiring multiple repairs as a result. do not think they are safe even after repaired given the repeat frequency of subsequent repairs. in addition, glass panes on all four side windows have long mechanical scratch marks, which sometimes catch glare of sun/headlights when looking out those windows during lane changes. scratches appear to be result of defective window housing/mechanicals. | |||
| Abs brake ligh illuminates and remains on while vehicle is being driven. brakes will lock up. dealer cannot correct problem.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| Abs light comes on intermittently. dealer cannot find cause. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Terrible brake system-very scary family car. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| When applying brakes at 40 mph and higher there is vibration. vehicle has been taken to dealer 4-5 times, no problem was found.*ak | |||
| 04/02/2002 | |||
| When backing up and applying brakes pedal went to the floor, no braking action. vehicle hit another vehicle. damage was $ 2500.00, no injuries.*ak | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Battery died @ gas station(6yr/75k repl model)/when rpl'd found acid on abs module/brake lines under battery.gm case #c05363927-gm won't repair or pay for diag of brake sys or reimburse $75 for battery that was under 2.5 yrs old(label on battery says 6yr-75000 mile battery).multiple occurences noted on nhtsa complaints database lead me to believe gm is aware of problem already.one customer odi id #868902 had acid eat hole in brake line.other occurences on file already.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 1 | 10/10/2000 | |
| Parking break does not hold on any slight grade, also abs light comes on frequently.*jb | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Abs senor light and the tracking light have came on simultaneously on three separate occasions, and causing vehicle to be without brakes. vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak consumer stated there was a crunching noise from brakes brake booster was relaced, consumer also stated that power steering was noisey.*jb | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Brakes worn, rotors scored, dealer turned rotors, in august 2000 dealer replaced rotors, now june 2001 brakes and rotors bad again. dealer says not a problem with car, lucky i'm getting that much use out of the brakes.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle keeps shaking whenever applying brakes at speeds above 30 mph. *ak | |||
| 04/13/2001 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| This is the second time the rotor on the front right side has warped. i had it replaced at around 34000 miles (january 2000) and now, at 63,500 miles, it is needing replacing again. the steering wheel shakes when lightly applying pressure to the brakes at 55-70 mph, the same as what brought me into the dealership the first time around. i am no longer under warranty (3/36) so i will probably have to pay for the replacement (estimate was $270+ from a local shop) for the replacement. there needs to be more investigation on the '99 alero, maybe even a recall to fix what is causing the problem.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 4 | 08/01/2000 | |
| On fourth set of new rotors, just left shop, problem returns one week! help! car is dangerous! dealer new about it to. no safety defec tlisted. *ak | |||
| 01/06/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The vehicles brakes failed while driving causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle and resulted in property damage to both vehicles, the consumer is request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The brake rotors have been replaced twice @ only 40,000 miles. they are now needing replacement again. this vehicle needs to be recalled and someone needs to find out why the rotors keep warping.*ak | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any speed would steep on brake pedal, but brakes will not work as they should, resulting in extended stopping distance. also, rotors had to be replaced a couple of times.*ak | |||
| 03/08/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| This problem was found by my husband on each occurance, i am scared for our safety and the safty of others because i never would have known this if my husband did not stay right on top of things. this is very dangerous for consumers and others because i feel that if the brakes fail due to this problem some innocent persons can seriously get hurt along with our own family. please e-mail me back regarding this matter so maybe the lifes of others can be secure. | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| While aplying brakes pedal would slowly go to the floor if you pumped it it would come back and pedal presure felt mushy. while gotng down a hill, pedal went to the floor. took to gmc dealer and he said brake fluid was contaminated and warranty wouldnt cover repairs. it cost 2100$ to fix it this car has only been seviced at gmc dealers brake fluid had a greenish couler to it .insurance adjuster took a sample idont no the results of it.*ak | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Each and everytime i step on the brakes i fear losing control. whenever i step on the brakes the car begins to shake or pulsate or both, at times it becomes really hard to stop. (my emergency brakes are not in working order as well) i made two attempts going on a third to resolve this problem (plates were recut by dealer) but with no success i'm forced to make an offical complaint. i believe this failure to produce/maintain a safe vechile is both the mfg & dealers fault. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| 1)the abs braking system feels weak and a substantial vibration of the entire steering wheel and front panel of the car occurs when brakes are applied. car does not stop sufficiently unless brakes are fully depressed. 2)the car has not been able to successfully start multiple times and is currently unable to start. the battery has been checked and is fine. no recharging of battery occurs even after jump-starting and running the engine for a lengthy period of time. 3) left rear door panel has parts that are falling off and loose. 4) parking brakes are weak and fail to prevent rolling on inclines. additionally, there has been a recall placed on this model for failure to conform to federal/canada motor vehicle saftey standard 201, occupant protection in interior impact. *ak | |||
| When consumer applies brakes vehicle pulsates/vibrates and then veers to the right.*ak | |||
| 08/13/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 09/18/1999 | |||
| Vehicle is being serviced for the third time because the abs warning light is on again. the first time there was a bad connection with the sensor. the second time there was moisture in the sensor. the current problem has not be detected. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 06/19/1999 | |||
| Right front wheel separated while driving due to lugs and hubs coming off vehicle. also, brake cable was cut and vehicle was without brakes. dealer/manufacturer notified . *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/13/2006 | 79000 | 2 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there was a humming noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. additionally, the abs light illuminated, the cruise control became inoperable, a burning smell appeared and the vehicle was loosing water. the dealership inspected the vehicle. the battery, wiring, spark plug wiring and a belt were replaced. the water pump and window switch was replaced. the blower motor needed to cleaned out. the brakes were inoperative updated 05/01/06.*jb | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brakes abs braking light appeared on the dashboard.*ak. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| While aplying brakes pedal would slowly go to the floor if you pumped it it would come back and pedal presure felt mushy. while gotng down a hill, pedal went to the floor. took to gmc dealer and he said brake fluid was contaminated and warranty wouldnt cover repairs. it cost 2100$ to fix it this car has only been seviced at gmc dealers brake fluid had a greenish couler to it .insurance adjuster took a sample idont no the results of it.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 26000 | 1 | 05/25/2004 |
| 1999 olds alero gls, bought the car in may,2004 with 23,000 miles on it. from day 1 i have had nothing but problems with it mostly brakes, car has extended warranty on it. the rotors grind, pulsate, squeak, the calipers make cracking noises sometimes brake pedal goes to floor. the dealership refuses to fix the problem or says it will not do it for the mechanic, when i drop it off i allowed the service manager to hear it he also verified the sound, only to get the car back being told it won't do it. the rotors have been replaced 4x the brakes 3x the calipers 2x, i still have the problem. cd player will not work told by dealership it is the humidity doing it which i live in philadelphia and it is winter there is no humidity. told dealership about a squeezing noise under hood got car back and told they could not find anything wrong with it, i get home and pop the hood and find a grease like residue on the serpentine belt, i later find the water pump leaking. car loses power and a metal banging noise occurs from under the hood under acceleration, dealership says cannot find the problem. i go back to the dealership and tell them about the brakes and water pump, the tell me that they cannot satisfy me and they will not service the car and not to bring it to them any more. in one month i was at the dealership for the same problem, it still is not fixed, with each time having to pay a $100.00 deductible. i contact gm the say car is to old and there is nothing they can do for me. the car has 56,000 miles on it and the warranty does not expire until 60,000 or may,2006. i am getting ready to trade it in for a toyota. *nm | |||
| 06/03/2000 | 8 | 06/26/1999 | |
| The brakes make grinding noise and fail when applied. the dealer replaced the rotors and pads four times, but the problem was not solved. *yh *nm | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| When applying brakes there is a clicking noise that comes from brake area. contacted dealer. *ak the brakes pulsate and consumer has to use excessive effort in pushing the pedal down before braking engages. the brakes also squeal when they are applied, prior to and after the pads and rotors were replaced. *jg | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer states while driving at any speed and when applying brakes, without warning the front end of vehicle will vibrate violently has had brakes repaired twice and have notified dealer and manufacturer.*jb *tt | |||
| 5 | |||
| Brakes failed and shaked the whole car. repaired five times. drivers side seat belt broken. | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Consumer complains that brakes are bad, dealership made repairs. *tt | |||
| When brakes are applied there is extended stopping distance and vibration. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 4 | ||
| Brakes have been changed 4 times. rotors were rotated & not changed. dealer said that brakes were being applied too much. service manager dismissed the charge because of dispute. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the driver applied brake to disengage the cruise control, the vehicle pulled left and spun out of control resulting in accident.(attorney for client) yh | |||
| 11/29/1999 | |||
| While driving about 15 mph and applying the brakes, vehicle skidded and hit another vehicle at a frontal impact. upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which did not protect the occupants in this crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 21000 | 2 | |
| When vehicle is turned on it takes a long time to start, and it idles very roughly. when vehicle makes right turns there is an annoying squeaking sound coming from the brakes.*ak | |||
| 3 | 05/01/2099 | ||
| The car has worn out two set of brake pads in 30000 miles, two set of rotors, and one set of callipers. i called the dealer about the problem and was told that it would not be any need to bring the car to them that there was no way that they could check out the brakes. they could not tell me what the problem is even if they checked the car so there was no need for me to bring the car to them.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Caliper made out of aluminum will not release when applied. i have purchased several new brake pads and 2 sets of rotors before a mechanic found the problem and he said it happened a lot on this model.*ak | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2099 | |
| Rotors are too thin to handle heat genarated by disc pads,resulting in out of round condition. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| When applying brakes at 40 mph and higher there is vibration. vehicle has been taken to dealer 4-5 times, no problem was found.*ak | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 3 | 07/01/2099 | |
| I have taken the vehical to be fixed under warranty 3 time starting in july 2000, sept 2001 at the same dealership (schaumburg olds) and third time to martin j kelly. first two time, the problem was that the when depressing the brakes i got a pulsation and vibration felt through the pedal. the third time, the rotors sounded as if theyw ere grinding and braking was difficult to apply. first time the vehicval had 7957 miles and third time 21,000 miles. i am going to take the vehical back again next week because the grinding sound has now returned even when brakes are not applied and the car is rolling. there would appear to be a manufacturer defect for the vehical to require such a repeated number of trips to the dealer. the dealers have resurfaced the rotors and may have changed them on one occasion. my concern is wehether the brakes on the vehical will fail at some point in time as a result of this rotor/brake issue.*ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| Consumer has replaced front brake system about 6 times. mechanic stated there was a service bulletin. however, has not been able to repair the occurring problem. *ak | |||
| 12/12/2001 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| In order to keep the car stopped, it was necessary to apply an excessive amount of pressure to the brake pedal. there was also a pulsation when applying the brakes. diagnosis: pad and rotor failure. according to dealership, necessary to replace the pads and rotors per bulletin. on my invoice it was written, all warranty repairs are a one time out of warranty goodwill policy adjustment. vehicle is out of warranty in terms of time. the vehicle was fine after the repairs. that is, it was fine until now (3000 miles later). i am now having similar problems with the brakes. i am due to take the vehicle back in and have the brakes examined.*ak | |||
| 12/09/2001 | 2 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Brakes pulsate during light braking. car shakes badly. warping sound can be louldly heard from front of vehicle in any wet conditions. tires on vehicle are brand new. car has been very well maintained. brakes were replaced once for same issue in june 01. corrected problem for short period of time. problem has arisen again. dealership unable to diagnose/fails to recognize a problem.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 0 | ||
| There was a grinding noise coming from front brakes. at highway speeds over 60, there was a lot of vibration coming from front of vehicle. consumer has contacted dealer, and they have not found a solution. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Will someone have to die before gmc takes care of this problem. no safety defect stated.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Rotors refaced and pads replaced with only 22500 miles on vehicle (all at my expense). i find it very odd that rotors have to be refaced with only 22k miles on a vehicle. the dealer was asked 4 1/2 months ago to check the brakes and their idea of checking the brakes consisted of driving the car, which obviously didn't show them that there may have been a problem arising with the rotors. furthermore after reading many of the complaints on this site it seems as though there may be a problem that general motors is not telling us about. lets hope no serious accidents happen because of this problem.*ak | |||
| 06/10/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Rotors and pads replaced 5 times, please recall. also, front wheel bearings wore out causing excessive tire wear and vague steering feel. *ak | |||
| 05/11/2001 | 2 | ||
| Brakes warped for the second time this time dealer replaced both rotors and pads and said thay had a bullitin 00-05-23-002 the rotors on this car are a major defect. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle keeps shaking whenever applying brakes at speeds above 30 mph. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Rotors and pads replaced for warping every 5000 miles or so.have had many other items repaired on this vehicle*ak | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| The front brakes and rotors were replaced due to vibration problems. *mjs | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 2 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Rotors and pads needed to be replaced for a second time 11/13/00 at 11340 miles. first replaced 07/10/00 at 8500 miles. i have only had car for 9 months. please help with any suggestions. i am not happy with the complaints i have seen on this car. *ak | |||
| When exiting a ramp and applying brakes extreme vibration occurs, causing entire vehicle to shake. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and upon applying brakes, vehicle continuously vibrated and trembled. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | |||
| Transmission was slipping & eventually stopped & wouldn't go in reverse. dealer put new transmission in on 04-17- 2000, it locked up on 5-29-2000. vehicle wouldn't move in any gear. to be transported to the dealer. dealer will attempt to put another transmission in. also, brakes were grinding when coming to a stop. dealer said brakes were okay. *ak | |||
| When consumer applies brakes vehicle pulsates/vibrates and then veers to the right.*ak | |||
| At any time when depressing the brakes vehicle would vibrate. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 19000 | 5 | ||
| The front left rotors and pads have been replaced five times within the last 55,000 miles. the front left hub assembly was also replaced. the dealer was unable to determine why the problem happened so frequently. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 65000 | 6 | 08/15/1999 |
| Bad vibration at highway speeds.had wheels aligned,tires balanced, tie rods ,both front axles, both front bearings, front disc brakes(rotors and pads), both front struts replaced. vibration at times gets bad enough to lose control. none of the above solutions fixed the problem.*ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Sun roof assemby failed, required 3 months to replace/repair. brake pads replaced on all 4 wheels at low mileage. seat belt on driver latch is loose on seat belt. rear seat does not lock in place. battery leaked causing failure to start, battery replaced, but no other components were checked by dealer. | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 3 | 11/30/1998 | |
| Brake rotors and pads caused increased stopping distance and heavy shimmer. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1999 oldsmobile alero developed problems with the brake rotors. *mr *sc | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 5 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to the dealership to be inspected, and mechanic determined that the rotors wore out prematurely. consumer stated that the rotors were replaced five times within 70,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 19000 | 5 | ||
| The front left rotors and pads have been replaced five times within the last 55,000 miles. the front left hub assembly was also replaced. the dealer was unable to determine why the problem happened so frequently. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 65000 | 6 | 08/15/1999 |
| Bad vibration at highway speeds.had wheels aligned,tires balanced, tie rods ,both front axles, both front bearings, front disc brakes(rotors and pads), both front struts replaced. vibration at times gets bad enough to lose control. none of the above solutions fixed the problem.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 12000 | 12/27/1999 | |
| I bought my car with 14 miles on it. in the first year, i had to have the molding on the doors replaced because they leaked. the drivers side window fell into the door. i've been told that it is my regulator that needs to be replaced. i also found a broken clip just sitting inside my door. you can't buy just a regulator or clips so i will need to buy those parts plus the motor which will cost at least $280. my rotors also needed to be shaved down because they were warped and my brakes needed to be replaced and now, only 5 months later, they need to be totally replaced because they are warped again and my brakes will have to be replaced as well. this is the worst car i've ever owned! my first and last experience i will ever have with gm!! i realize things happen to cars, but i would expect oldsmobile to acknowledge these re-occurring problems and be held accountable to fix them. *nlm | |||
| 04/17/2003 | |||
| Warped rotors caused noise in the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. *nlm | |||
| 09/02/2000 | |||
| Within 47000 miles consumer has had rotors replaced four times due to warping. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Front rotors turned 3 times in first year of ownership, then replaced by dealer. approx. 3,000 miles later, new rotors are doing the same thing. rotors are made of defective material, or front brakes are working too hard/getting too hot and warping rotors every few thousand miles. shocked to see so many similar problems with this vehicle. hoping for a recall.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| When applying brakes steering wheel vibrates, mostly at high speed. rotors were turned at 13000 miles, replaced at 16000 miles. they were warped. at this time rotors need to be replaced again.*ak | |||
| 3 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer repaired rotors twice, replaced rotors once and they are warped again. *ak | |||
| The dealer found that the vehicle had faulty rotors as a result the vehicle drives erratic at times. nlm | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Bought car new with 23miles.in less than 3 mths, front strut had to be replaced.car now has 21000miles and have also had rotors sanded at least 3 times, eventually replaced.gear shift broke right off,stuck in parking lot unable to shift.exterior paint mouldins at door/window closure chipped away,had to be replaced. front passenger dash leaking water,fixed. driver&passenger door /floor mouldings leaking water,fixed. blinkers worked whenever they felt like it,fixed.shaking when trying to stop over 35mph. pulling to the left over 35mph.please look into!! this is not what i had in mind when i bought a new car. i have 1 year left on 3/36, what then? i didn't intend on paying $350/a month for a car and $$$ to have it fixed constantly.nevermind the aggravation of having to bring it to the dealer and be without a car all the time. just to haveto return with the same problem.if i wanted to be without a car all the time, i could have just taken the bus.they're covering it up.they're making short-term,cheap fixes to major problems, in hopes that our warranties will run out before they have to address the problems.please look into!! any info will be appreciated.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 9 | ||
| While operating vehicle at any speed there is vibration that emerges during activation of brake system. dealership has replaced brake rotors nine times because of warping. *ak *jb | |||
| Premature wear of rotors, causing vehicle to shake while stopping. dealer replaced all 4 rotors. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 3 | ||
| 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. *slc | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| At 4,571m on 01/13/2000 dealer machined rotors to remove shimmy from frontend. i was told by dealer new cars are not designed to be driven in the city for any length of time. problem occurred again on 06/19/2000 at 8,725m. second time around dealer installed new front brake rotors and pads per tsb from gm. i was told problem will not occur again. on 06/15/2001 at 17,064m the dealer replaced front rotors and pads again. now absolutely guaranteed to never happen again or they'll contact the main engineering of gm to rectify situation.*ak | |||
| 2 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The rotors on my 1999 alero have had vibration problems beginning in february 2000. at 12458 miles, the front rotors were replaced. at 24664 miles, all four rotors were resurfaced. at 30964 miles, the front rotors were replaced again. i now have just over 38000 miles and there is severe pulsation in the brakes again. | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Brakes worn, rotors scored, dealer turned rotors, in august 2000 dealer replaced rotors, now june 2001 brakes and rotors bad again. dealer says not a problem with car, lucky i'm getting that much use out of the brakes.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Twice i have had get my rotors resurfaced or replaced, my gas gauge everytime i fill up it bounces up and down and the clear coat on the hood of the vehicle is coming off. this vehicle needs to have a recall on the brake system due to a lot of people that i have talked with and many on the internet complaining about having to replace there rotors or get them resurfaced way before the manufactured time limit. i bought my car with 29, 000 miles on it and have had to resurface or replace the rotors twice. is this normal??? | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Rotors warped. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 2 | 12/24/1999 | |
| Steering and brake pedal vibrated when applying brakes. rotors were serviced under warranty once. dealer put rotors on a machine to smooth them out. but, problem happened again. dealer said they were warped. first time was at 23000 miles. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/13/2001 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| This is the second time the rotor on the front right side has warped. i had it replaced at around 34000 miles (january 2000) and now, at 63,500 miles, it is needing replacing again. the steering wheel shakes when lightly applying pressure to the brakes at 55-70 mph, the same as what brought me into the dealership the first time around. i am no longer under warranty (3/36) so i will probably have to pay for the replacement (estimate was $270+ from a local shop) for the replacement. there needs to be more investigation on the '99 alero, maybe even a recall to fix what is causing the problem.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The brake rotors have been replaced twice @ only 40,000 miles. they are now needing replacement again. this vehicle needs to be recalled and someone needs to find out why the rotors keep warping.*ak | |||
| Premature wear of brake rotors. dealer has replaced rotors.*ak | |||
| 08/18/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| The front brakes and rotors were replaced due to vibration problems. *mjs | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any speed would steep on brake pedal, but brakes will not work as they should, resulting in extended stopping distance. also, rotors had to be replaced a couple of times.*ak | |||
| 11/05/2000 | 4 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Rotors have been replaced 2 times,resurfaced 1. still not fixed,uncontrollable shaking when brakes applied and awful noise. rotors too thin keepwarping havent had car but for 8 months still same problems with rotors. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Dealer informed that all rotors were rusted at 1,330 miles. dealer made necessary repairs. *ak the customer quoted an outo doctor article that states too small brake rotors cause steering wheel shaking. *yh | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Manufacturers rotors are not built to the specifications of the car. they continually warp and fail and have been replaced three times and need to be done once again.*ak | |||
| 06/09/2000 | 15 | 04/12/1999 | |
| There was noise while driving coming from transmission. dealer replaced with rem transmission. consumer is still having the same problem and leakage.*ak the vehicle has torq axis hydralic transmission motor mount defect. vehicle makes noise due to transaxle faiure.. brakes making noise due to rotors failure. *yh | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 65 mph sudden deacceleration while gas pedal was still pressed, and rpms were between 5 and 6000. that had happened to other vehicles, but they did not know what was the cause. consumer had fixed the rotors at that time.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 3 | 11/30/1998 | |
| Brake rotors and pads caused increased stopping distance and heavy shimmer. *yh | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Brake rotor problemswhen brakes are pressed, car jerks. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| When pressing on the brakes the steering wheel vibrates;mechanic said, the rotor is warped and that happens sometimes under normal were./powersteering makes noise when car is idling; mechanic said the engine oil is low./i find water on the back seat floor after it rains | |||
| 2 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Warped front disc brake rotors---had to be turned---starting to reoccur prematurely. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors went bad in less than a year! *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 03/21/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Experienced violent vibrations while braking. dealer is replacing both front rotors. i bought this car new 5 months ago and feel that the brake system should last more than 1800 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/13/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes vehicle vibrates excessively and takes longer to slow down. dealer has seen vehicle several times, and has replaced rotors several times. but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| When applying brakes steering wheel shimmies excessively. rotors have been replaced 6 times since january 1999. dealer can't a find permenant solution. *ak | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 02/22/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle is jerking and lurching forward. also, when taking key out of ignition all other electrical items keep coming on, and brake rotors continue to wear out. dealer can't determine the cause of problems. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/18/2000 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes were damaged by leaking + term. on battery, brake lines were damaged. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| I drove the vehicle over a snow mound created by the snow plows after a pass along the street. after that the vehice made a terrible scapping noise. i stoppped the vehicle three times to check and see if ice or snow was packed up in the wheel well or under car. after getting back to work one of the guys crawled under my vehicle and said there was a metal line hanging to the ground that was leaking what smelled like brake fluid. i called roadside assisstance and the vehicle was picked up. the brake line was dislodged and dragging the pavement from just driving over snow. the manufacturer says it is road damage and i must pay for it. anything i drive over is considered road damage. but you can't drive in alaska without driving over snow. but if simply driving over snow can dislodge my brake line this seems pretty dangerous to me, since i live in alaska. i asked if they protected the brake lines. i think they should be better protected better then what they are. i am worried about driving my vehicle now. i feel it is unsafe. please help. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Abs senor light and the tracking light have came on simultaneously on three separate occasions, and causing vehicle to be without brakes. vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak consumer stated there was a crunching noise from brakes brake booster was relaced, consumer also stated that power steering was noisey.*jb | |||