The rotors had to be replaced at 5000 miles.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

I have had the rotors replaced 2 times. Monday 07/16/2001, I would have been replaced them for the third time. I have contacted Oldsmobile customer service, the dealer and GM corporate headquarters. They all say there is no continuing defect, but they replaced the rotors before and will do it one last time at no charge. Not only is it frustrating to have to keep returning to the dealer to repair the same problem. But it is also a safety issue. The rotors are warping at a high rate of speed, 70 mph when the brakes are applied harshly. The steering wheel shakes so hard it causes you to loose grip of it. I know of two tsb's written on this problem, #00-05-23-002 and #00-22-002. I also went to the Alero web site and there are 58 entries from different people saying they have the same problem. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**748277

- Stafford, TX, USA

Front brakes and rotors no longer have normal stopping distance. Vehicle is squeaking and vibrating when brake pedal is applied. Vehicle has gone in once a week, and rotors have been replaced 1 once every 20,000 miles. Dealer is aware.

- Kars, Ontario, CD, USA

Consumer experiencing problems with rotors. Shim kit was installed as advised by dealer, however problem still exist.

- Newington, VA, USA

Otors are warping and, causing front end to shimmy. When brakes are applied. Contacted dealer. Replaced part 2 times and rotors once.

- Tulare, CA, USA

The original front brake rotors in my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (3.4L gls) have worn out far before they should have. From what information I have now found in newspapers and on the internet, this is a common problem with the 1999-2000 Alero (and Pontiac Grand Am); GM now manufactures new brake rotors to use as replacements. However, the GM garage that I had my car fixed at (walt sweeney Pontiac, cincinnati, oh) did not replace the faulty rotors, but merely machined them so that they won't squeal/pulsate. I called Oldsmobile to ask whether this was standard procedure, and whether I could have the new, safer brake rotors installed on my Alero: The customer service person I talked with said that the rotors are machined down (made smooth) if it isn't *absolutely* necessary to replace them. Everything I've read on the 2000 Alero's brake rotors indicates that they are substandard, and unsafe... there are even a few technical service bulletins out from GM about this (00-05-22-002A, 00-05-23-002A). I believe that the brake rotors are faulty and unsafe; GM, I think, knows this, and has updated their product. I believe that GM should hold a recall and should be replace the brake rotors under warranty; at the very least, when the brake rotors wear out, they should certainly be replaced with the new, more durable brake rotors, rather than sanded down to be replaced again when they wear out in a few months, endangering road safety.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Vibration in vehicle when braking, rear rotors were turned, then replaced. At this time front rotors needed to be replaced due to being warped.

- Montevallo, AL, USA

The Oldsmobile Alero is 2 years old and the rotors have been resurfaced twice and replaced twice. It appears as though every 6 months (average) there is a vibration sensation in the braking system at speeds of 35mph and over. It costs nearly $600 to replace the rotors and I am worried that when the warranty runs out and the problem persists, I am stuck with faulty parts that keep being replaced with the same faulty rotors that have been manufactured!

- Rockville, MD, USA

Harsh vibration due to warped rotors appeared at 14,000 miles. Took to dealer, I was told GM only allowed them to turn the rotors, and I would not receive new rotors/pads. Now, at 22,000 miles, it takes significant pressure applied to the brake to stop the car.

- Kentwood, MI, USA

When applying the brakes the vehicle shakes, this is due to excessive wear and warping of the rotors from bad caliper housing, dealer has replaced 3 times within 30,000 miles.

- Holland, MI, USA

Rotors had to be replaced three times at 26,000 miles. Contacted the dealer, and manufacturer regarding the problem. However, problem still has not been remedied as of yet.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

When applying brakes, steering wheel would vibrate. Had taken to dealership, and had the rotors resurfaced or replaced. Problem still present. Consumer states tire had to be replaced at 6000 miles, insufficient sealing caused water to leak in to drivers side rear foot well, both front door opening w/strips and door panel water barriers were replaced and also power window squeaks when going up and down.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

The front tire are wearing prematurely due to the rotors being warped, the warped rotors cause the ront end of the vehicle to vibrate while braking. 6 months ago the tire were replaced because they were bald. Consumer will contact the dealer. Nlm

- Scaramento, CA, USA

With less than 8,000 miles this car was brought into the shop for brake pulsation, it was found that the rotors were already 1/4 worn. It has since been in 4 other times & the brakes continue to grind when I come to a stop. The brake pedal has gone to the floor when I tried to stop. The problem is much worse in the rain, when conditions are more dangerous. The dealer has put a 2nd set of rotors on the front & new brake pads & also replaced the back rotors & pads, the car has less then 24,000 miles. When I picked it up from the shop, it was still making the grindnig noise & dealer tried to tell me this was normal. This was the first mention of this being "normal" this car is dangerous & I will not drive it w/ my 2 kids in it!

- Dover, TN, USA

Brakes were grinding, makinga horrible noise due to defective rotors. Vehicle is in repair shop.

- South San Francisco, CA, USA

Brakes/rototors being replaced and turned. Not helping any bit. This is going to become a safety problem when they fail. Why not a recall on these instead of a bullatin before someone gets really hurt because brakes failed.

- Holland, MI, USA

When applying brakes at slow speed vehicle shakes and vibrates. Dealer said rotors were worn, and needed to be turned.

- Spring, TX, USA

When I am going at between 40-70 mph and then slow down using my brakes my car will shutter. It has done this ever since I bought it, but I just thought that it was suppose to sound like that. I talked to a friend that has an Alero and she said there was a bulletin out about the rotors needing turned. That is what she was told when she went to her dealership. So, I took it in and they said that my brakes were worn out and that my rotors needed turned. My brakes would not have been worn to almost nothing after only 22,000 miles if the rotors would have been manufactured correctly. I am always conscience about braking early. I think this should definitely be a recall!! I personally know of 2 other people(with Alero) this has happened to only one was way worse than mine. I think the manuf. Should own up to its mistake and fix all of the Alero rotors!!! thank you.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

I noticed a squealing of the brakes last week, took my car to the dealership repair center Monday. They informed my that there was a bulletin on my brakes about the rotors being warped and to come back the next morning and they would replace the rotors and pads to be covered under the warranty. Tuesday afternoon, I took my car in as per their instructions, I received a call informing me that I would have to pay for this as the brakes were very worn. I have only had this car for a little over a year and have never had to have brakes redone on any car I have ever owned. They informed me that it was unsafe to drive, handed me the keys and told me to go, it was close to closing time. They had told me the day before that the rotors on this car were defective and they would repair it then sent me away with faulty brakes. But before they would give me my keys they presented me with a diagnostic bill even tho they had already diagnosed the problem the day before and told me I was covered due to the defect and to come back Tuesday. Thanks for allowing me to vent even if there is nothing you can do to help me. Leann patterson.

- Greenwood, AR, USA

Defective rotors had to be repaired on both front and back. Dealership said not covered by warranty.

- Gallatin, TN, USA