Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pads/ rotors and calipers, that need to be changed frequently, to result in extended stopping distance. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/04/2000 | |||
| Brakes fail to stop vehicle completely, and excessive effort is needed to apply brakes. a repair shop has examined vehicle and cannot determine a cause for this problem. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Consumer owns a 1991, 1994, and 1996 cutlass supreme, all of which have experienced numerous brake system problems, brake pads and rotors have been replaced, calipers loaded, and bearings were packed, consumer requests reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 06/02/1994 | 7 | 08/01/1991 | |
| Possible design problems with the brake system has resulted in numerous brake repairs and excessive wear of brake components. *mjs | |||
| 05/03/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997. was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection. have had numerous problems including: intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced. heard grinding noise in brakes last nite. mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position. said that this is an old problem. have worn down rotors. must replace calipers and rotors in rear. also in rear, emergency brake has failed. also looks to be old problem. states front brakes also need rotors. uneven wear on rotors. mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased. noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors. is there anything that can be done? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 4 | 02/01/1991 | ||
| I have had many premature failures in the 9 years i have owned this vehicle of the calipers, rotors and pads on all 4 wheels. oldsmobile main customer service was no help. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pads/ rotors and calipers, that need to be changed frequently, to result in extended stopping distance. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 09/10/1997 | 6 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Purchased car in january of 1997 and need to change calipers, rotors, and pads approx. every 15,000 i was told that is was the caliper design and that's just what happens. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 80000 | 1 | ||
| The brake caliper was sticking and caused the front brake pads to wear excessively. *nlm | |||
| Rear brake caliper froze up, rendering brakes inoperable, and wearing front brake pads, and rear brakes faster the normal.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brake calipers lock up due to corrosion causing damage and premature/uneven wear of the pads and rotors. | |||