Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero - part 2

Repeated brake problems. (nar).

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 Aleros) 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.

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.

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 Brake rotors have been replaced by dealer three times .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

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

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

Consumer states that front rotors are warped due to a manufacturer's defect.

Brake rotor failed.

The rotors had to be replaced at 5000 miles.

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. Please provide more information.

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.

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.

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. Please provide any further information.

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.