I bought this car in May 2000. In November 2000, the rotors were replaced because my car was shaking when I would brake to slow down. In June 2001, I am having the same problem and the rotors are being replaced again! I am at 19,000 miles and my brake pads were completely worn. The dealership told me it was normal for brake pads to go bad after 20,000 miles. I have never had problems like this before with a brand new car.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Bought this vehicle new on 8/3/00, since then the rotors have been replaced due to excessive warping 3 times. Problem still exists. Warped rotors prevent the ABS braking system from functioning properly. Car shakes violently when braking at highway speeds resulting in extended stopping distances and creates a major safety concern, some accidents have already occurred, must someone's life be claimed before something is done? I have contacted the manufacturer who was very rude and disconcernig with regard to this problem. In researching this problem, I have discovered that these cars and other makes are very prone to this problem and GM has no permanent repair for it. The quality and safeness of the Alero is unacceptable General Motors should be pressured until they can fix this design problem.

- Platte City, MO, USA

When pressing brakes vehicle vibrates. Took to dealer 5 times to get rotors turned, and brake pads fixed.

- Buffalo, WV, USA

There is excessive wear on front brake rotors. Dealership replaced first set of rotors at no cost to consumer. On second incident, consumer was required to cover part of cost since component was not covered under warranty any longer. Rear rotors needed to be "turned down" due to warping following replacement of front brake rotors. The dealer states that repaires were done whenever the consumer brings in the vehicle, but the problem had never been solved. Also, the rotors fail every 4 months.

- Industry, PA, USA

Brakes and transmission problems; brakes pulsate, metal to metal noise. ABS brakes/rotors needed to be replaced. Also, transmission locked into gear, no shifting.

- Irvington, KY, USA

Premature wear of rotors resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced rotors four times and brake failed problem has reoccurred. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Trafford, AL, USA

For the third time I am having the front brake rotors resurfaced because they are warped. If I brake sharply at expressway speeds of 60mph and above I get a violent shaking transmitted into the steering wheel from the warped rotors. I sent olds an E-mail asking if there were known problems with soft (insufficently hardened) front brake rotors on the Alero and they would not respond to my request in writing (via E-mail) they suggested I call their 800 number for customer service and open a complaint, which I did. It wasn't until I searched your database, seeing a number of similar brake rotor problems that I decided to submit a report to you. I never took this car to the dealer from whom I purchased it for this problem because it only began after about 13,000 miles (out of warranty). I beleive that there is a materials quality problem here probably with the rotors not being sufficiently hardened during the manufacturing process.

- Leander, TX, USA

Brake rotor failed.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

When depressing brakes vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Brake rotors have been replaced by dealer three times.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

At 9000 miles when brakes were applied vehicle shook. Went to dealer who replaced rotors. Also, dealer claimed GMC knew there was a problem with brakes, but waited until customers came in to dealers with brake problems before rectifying problem.

- Middleburyheights, OH, USA

Brakes rotors have been replaced three times. Also, when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Brake rotors were replaced three times. Also when depressing brakes, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Warped rotors caused vibration while applying the brakes, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where they turned the rotors instead of replacing them, service bullitinf 00-05-23-002 stated that the rotors and pads should be replaced with new components. Nlm

- Vandalia, OH, USA

Purchased the car in May. Brand new with 7 miles on it at date of purchase. Brake rotors in the front needed to be replaced at 3000 miles. They were warped/out of specs which caused my brakes not to work properly. Then at 6200 miles, the rotors in the front were replaced again. They were warped/out of spec and caused my brakes to work improperly. Both of the rotors in the front are warped from both times. I am not sure if this is a reoccurrent problem with all Alero owner but from what I understand, quite a few people who own these cars have had problems along the same line. Also, I would like to know what are the details of the lemon law. Thank you for your time.

- Gloucester Point, VA, USA

Front rotors warped at 2500 miles but not replaced per the dealer for 5000 more miles. Also, water leaking through both doors (L and R) and has been repaired multiple times. They are now using duct tape to "fix" the leak and they tell me this is legitimate. Water leaks every time it rains.

- Alexandria, VA, USA