NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Pads Problems

4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,000 miles

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 242003

(reported on)

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Pittsfield, NH, USA

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problem #3

Aug 012003

Alero 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
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.

- New Hampton, NY, USA

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problem #2

Aug 042001

(reported on)

Alero

  • miles
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.

- New Market, MD, USA

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problem #1

Aug 011999

Alero

  • miles
Brake rotors and pads caused increased stopping distance and heavy shimmer.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

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