Brake Disc problems of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero

All four of my window regulators have failed within a period of 2 months, I have replaced 3 of the four, the left rear door still has not been replaced do to the cost of parts for this car, in adition, I have had to replace the front calipers, brake pads and rotors on this vehicle 2 times within a period of 1 year, just before the last time I replaced them, my rear calipers went out, they will engage, but will stay locked, only releasing after I drive for about 20 feet or so, I have also experienced problems with the security system activating itself and not allowing me to start the car for at least 10 minutes ( the time it takes the system to recycle itself). In adddition, my door pannels coverings are all coming separated accross the top of of them, again do to the cost, I have failed to replace them. Unfortunatly this happened before I knew that so many people where having problems with the Oldsmobile Aleros, so I did not retain the old parts.

When coming to a stop brakes pulsate. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they took off front drivers side wheel and checked the brake pad/ caliper. Mechanic noticed brakes were worn. Brakes had been changed 13000 mile ago. Please provide any further information.

When traveling at high speeds front end vibrates violently. Dealer has been contacted. Dealer states because of vibration the rotors warped. Rotors needed to be shaved and brake pads replaced.

While applying brakes vehicle will vibrate throughout steering. Dealership is aware of problem.

About every 12000 miles consumer has to have the brake pads or rotors replaced due to unusal wear in either part. Contacted dealer.

Consumer states vehicle would vibrate and the front wheels would grind when brake are applyed, dealer notified and replace the front rotors and the brake pads. Consumer states brakes made a squeaking noise before grinding. Also, the console cover latch failed.

There is pulsation when applying brakes, front rotors have been replaced 4 times due to being warped. *jbconsumer is logging this complaint because practically every 1000 miles consumer is having the rotors and brakes replaced for wear on this vehicle.

Brakes would make a grinding noise when braking or turning. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that wheels were too big for tires. This has been an on-going problem and now the tires are going flat.

Severe pulsation in steering column when applying the brakes, especially on the front driver side. Front pads and rotors were replaced per bulletin. 10,000 miles later, the same vibration occurs in the steering column when braking. I suspect the pads and rotors are worn again. Plan to return the car to the dealership for repair. Do not feel comfortable commuting on the interstate with this car because brakes may fail completely.

Brakes failed with no warning. Going down hill when front pads gave out and assembly dug into rotors. Required replacement of pads, rotors and miscellaneous components. Dealer (burne olds in scranton, PA) told me Alero brakes were under recall, but not mine. I had to pay the $400 for replacement. Contacted gm to complain and was told it was my problem. If there had been a warning, I could have had them serviced before complete failure and resultant damage (front rims were scorched from the heat from the failed brakes). I was very lucky that I was able to get car stopped and to service before being involved in severe accident.

Car consistently wobbles while driving. Dealer replaced struts, rotors and brake pads. Problem still exists.

Brakes were making grinding sound. Dealer replaced front brake pads. But, grinding sound still coming from rear brakes. Rotors were grooved. Dealer stated brakes were normal.

Consumer stated the vehicle would shake through the steering when the brakes were being applied, the front rotors have been replaced 5 times and the brake pads twice due to being out of round, also the abs light illuminated in the dash, dealer replaced bulb.

Engine stalls while driving - happened on highway, side roads, all speeds. No warning. Car may or may not be restartable. Car stalled on highway during dealer test drive required a tow. Also rotors warped - steering wheel shakes during high speed breaking.

While braking at any speed vehicle vibrates violently. Dealer has examined vehicle three times. Dealer turned the rotors/replace d front rotors and brake pads, and rear rotors and brake pads twice. Problem has returned within 600 miles of last repair. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

I have been having brake problems for the last year and a half. The brakes pulsate under any braking conditions ,but at speeds above 50 mph it is extremly bad. The dealer has attempted to fix the problem on six occasions with no success. The first brake replacement they replaced both front rotors and pads. That lasted for about 10,000 miles before needing another repair. After that repair the rotors were resurfaced, which then caused the brakes not only to pulsate but to also make a grinding or moaning noise while stopping. We are now on repair number six and still the problem is not fixed. After speaking with a representative from general motors and being told that brakes are not a safety concern I am worried about the safety of any gm vehicle. Something needs to be done about the defect of these brakes before someone is injured or killed because gm can't admit fault. The driver side power window has stopped working on two occasions the first being on 12/10/2001 then again on 02/06/2002. On both occasions the motor had to be replaced. No further problems with this as of yet.

I have been having brake problems for the last year and a half. The brakes pulsate under any braking conditions ,but at speeds above 50 mph it is extremly bad. The dealer has attempted to fix the problem on six occasions with no success. The first brake replacement they replaced both front rotors and pads. That lasted for about 10,000 miles before needing another repair. After that repair the rotors were resurfaced, which then caused the brakes not only to pulsate but to also make a grinding or moaning noise while stopping. We are now on repair number six and still the problem is not fixed. After speaking with a representative from general motors and being told that brakes are not a safety concern I am worried about the safety of any gm vehicle. Something needs to be done about the defect of these brakes before someone is injured or killed because gm can't admit fault. Driver side power window has stopped working on two occasions the first being on 12/10/2001 then again on 02/06/2002. On both occasions the motor had to be replaced. No further problems with this as of yet.

When applying brakes at any speed there is a very strong vibration, took vehicle to dealer, and they machined and cut the rotors, driver stated that problem has reoccurred over and over, and dealer has replaced rotors/ pads, and machined and cut rotors, but problem still exists,cause unknown. Consumer stated the problem has since reoccured.

Right front wheel still making noise. Vehicle taken to the dealer and had front rotors replaced twice, and front brake pads replaced once; but, problem was still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

This vehicle's brakes on front heat up turn rotor's blue and warp them. . . . We as of 10/2000 have had 2 new set's of rotor's on this vehicle and had one set resurfaced and turned because they we're warped. . We currently have a call to area serv. Rep from gm the rotor's are blue again. . This is 4 time's in less than 5 month's. We are still being played with it is time for some help. Our vehicle has spent many many time's in the shop already we feel it's a safty issue they pulse and are spongy, there's vibration in the steering wheel at 65 and over if you have to apply the brake's. Constantly same complaint with no satisfaction but that they continue to blame the problem's on us.

Every 4000-6000 miles rotors and brake pads need to be replaced. In wet conditions braking distance has increased.

There was grinding noise in front of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced front brakes. Please provide any further information.

The front end started to shake violently when braking at speeds starting at 65-70 mph. The dealer fixed the problem the first time replacing warped rotors. The second time the dealer told me they would have to contact Oldsmobile engineering to find a fix. I have had allot of nuisence problems but this vehicle is very unsafe with no real fix available.

I have had this car in for service of the brakes going on 10 times. Each time they have either resurfaced or replaced the rotors and sometimes the pads. When the brakes get wet the car is harder to stop. I have been in touch with GMC customer service but nobody would tell me how to fix this on a more permanent basis.

Brake system makes a grinding noise when brakes are applied at low speeds. There is also a vibration in brakes when vehicle is turning. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

When applying brakes consumer will feel a vibration, and wheel will shimmy and rattle. Consumer took vehicle into dealer at 3,600 miles for oil change and was questioning the brakes, and was told by dealer that brakes had to be broken in . At 10,000 miles, consumer took vehicle back to dealer, and at that time dealer stated that they were just informed that the pads and rotors were not compatible , and both pads and rotors needed to be replaced. Consumer was very upset because he felt that he should haven been notifiied about it and what to do.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with brakes and rotors. Also stated that the brakes keep on failing on the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that they can't find anything wrong but the vehicle has been on their shop 6 to 7 times. Mr.

Our 2000 Alero was taken to the dealership because there was a squealing and grinding noise with the brakes. After being looked at they told us we needed new brakes and our rotors turned. This is not covered by the warranty beacause it is considered normal wear and tear. Our car has 24250 miles on it. My wife drives the car back and forth to work 2 miles a day. Other than that it is just a pleasure car. I feel there should be a recall on the brake and rotor system before something serious happens.

When drivng at 60-65mph and brakes are applied vehicle vibrates, almost causing loss of control.

Steering wheel wobbles at various speeds when brakes are applied. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle four times; however, problem still exists.

When applying brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. Brake rotors/ pads are defective.