Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicles brakes failed while driving causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle and resulted in property damage to both vehicles, the consumer is request reimbursement. Nlm.
1)the abs braking system feels weak and a substantial vibration of the entire steering wheel and front panel of the car occurs when brakes are applied. Car does not stop sufficiently unless brakes are fully depressed. 2)the car has not been able to successfully start multiple times and is currently unable to start. The battery has been checked and is fine. No recharging of battery occurs even after jump-starting and running the engine for a lengthy period of time. 3) left rear door panel has parts that are falling off and loose. 4) parking brakes are weak and fail to prevent rolling on inclines. Additionally, there has been a recall placed on this model for failure to conform to federal/canada motor vehicle saftey standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact. ".
This problem was found by my husband on each occurance, I am scared for our safety and the safty of others because I never would have known this if my husband did not stay right on top of things. This is very dangerous for consumers and others because I feel that if the brakes fail due to this problem some innocent persons can seriously get hurt along with our own family. Please e-mail me back regarding this matter so maybe the lifes of others can be secure.