1999 Oldsmobile Alero developed problems with the brake rotors.

- Houston, TX, USA

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.

- Portsmouth, RI, USA

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

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

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.

- Hudson, NH, USA

Warped rotors caused noise in the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied.

- Bowie, MD, USA

Within 47000 miles consumer has had rotors replaced four times due to warping. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Menlow Park, CA, USA

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.

- Jackson, TN, USA

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.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

Dealer repaired rotors twice, replaced rotors once and they are warped again.

- Harvest, AL, USA

The dealer found that the vehicle had faulty rotors as a result the vehicle drives erratic at times. Nlm

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

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.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

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.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Premature wear of rotors, causing vehicle to shake while stopping. Dealer replaced all 4 rotors.

- West Bend, WI, USA

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.

- Boyds, MD, USA

Front rotors warped every 5000 to 10000 miles. Dealer has replaced front rotors on 3 different occasions. Manufacturer has issued bulletin. Consumer states vehicle shakes very badly when trying to stop, braking distance is much longer because of brake defect.

- Denver, PA, USA

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.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

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 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.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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.

- Martinsburg, PA, USA

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.

- Halifax, PA, USA