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 | |||||
| 3477 | 10014875 | Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 08/04/2006 | 67000 | 4 | 01/14/2005 |
| Have had to replace brakes and rotors 4 times in one year, and the slider pins on calipers keep going bad, pass side strut needs replaced for the 3rd time in 2 years | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 136000 | ||
| 2004 oldsmobile alero ongoing problems with turn signals and hazards inopperotable most of the time. most electrical compotents fail at times. window regulator failed. rear door locks have to play with remote locks before door opens acts as though child safety locks are on can not open door from in or out. eventually after pushing on remote lock it opens. brakes always grinding even after replacements. engine has also, ticked not knock just ticking since i've purchased the car. many times the car does not start first try after second it starts but all electrical has to reset example radio, clock ect. | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 59000 | 1 | 03/01/2005 |
| When my vehicle reached 49,000 miles i had to have the front wheel bearings and brakes replaced. my car is now at 59,000 miles and the front wheel bearings need to be replaced again. *nm | |||
| 03/07/2006 | 26785 | 2 | 01/09/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brakes grind and squeak at any speed. the dealership determined this was due to dirt roads and replaced the hubs, rotors, and brakes. these repairs have been made twice, and need replacing again. updated 4/11/2006 - *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 6 | 10/01/2003 | |
| Front bearing hubs failure. front suspension failure, front break system failure. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 28000 | 1 | |
| The left front wheel was making a sound from the brakes. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated it was the weather making the brakes sound. the brakes are now so defective that when they are pressed, they go all the way to the floor. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/05/2004 | 20000 | 6 | |
| Dt: beginning in november 2004 the consumer began to have problems with the electrical system in the 2004 oldsmobile alero. when the vehicle was purchased the air bag light came on. the consumer was concerned that the air bag light will cause the air bags not to deploy in case of an accident. also, she was concerned that the air bags would deploy when there was no accident. the vehicle has been to the repair shop 6 times due to brake problems.. when the vehicle had 20,000 miles it had to have the rotors turned and brake shoes replaced. the brakes were still making a humming noise. the dealership could not figure out why the vehicle was having problems with the air bag light or with the brakes.*ak the cruise control, door panels, windows were inoperative. the transmission or front axle seal was leaking, the blinkers were blinking too fast, the windshield was leaking, the carpet lining was coming out of the trunk, the engine made a knocking noise, the back trim around the seats didn't fit properly, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuse box was replaced. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 11/05/2004 | 20000 | 6 | |
| Dt: beginning in november 2004 the consumer began to have problems with the electrical system in the 2004 oldsmobile alero. when the vehicle was purchased the air bag light came on. the consumer was concerned that the air bag light will cause the air bags not to deploy in case of an accident. also, she was concerned that the air bags would deploy when there was no accident. the vehicle has been to the repair shop 6 times due to brake problems.. when the vehicle had 20,000 miles it had to have the rotors turned and brake shoes replaced. the brakes were still making a humming noise. the dealership could not figure out why the vehicle was having problems with the air bag light or with the brakes.*ak the cruise control, door panels, windows were inoperative. the transmission or front axle seal was leaking, the blinkers were blinking too fast, the windshield was leaking, the carpet lining was coming out of the trunk, the engine made a knocking noise, the back trim around the seats didn't fit properly, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuse box was replaced. *jb | |||