Three problems related to conventional parking brake have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The parking brake does not keep the car from rolling backwards when on a slight grade. Dealer tried to fix by replacing part. Problem persists. They are at a loss as to how to fix. This could be an accident waiting to happen.
Bought the vehicle new in florida. . . From day one, the parking brake has never worked right. . . Will not hold the vehicle on a hill when parking brake lever fully engaged. Took the vehicle to dealer service centers several times. . . Parking brake would work for a few weeks, but would return to previous state of not working. . . Ineffective. Finally fixed myself. . . Problem was a defective brake adjuster screw.
When emergency parking brake was applied vehicle would roll or jerk. Dealer replaced transmission which did not correct the probelm. Please give any further details.
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