Table 1 shows 13 common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (six problems).
Service vehicle soon, trac off light, and abs light took to dealer, out of warranty, private repair shop, cost-$500, grinding noise before lights turned on, dinging,lights went on, it was sensor in left front wheel bearing. Also have replaced front rotors, alternator at 65,000 miles. Read details...
Backing vehicle from parking spot, when applying brakes, there was a clunk. Upon driving away and applying brakes normally, braking action was noticeably less. After a closer inspection, found the left front wheel brake pad material had corroded causing separation from its backing plate. Read details...
While driving applied brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor, but vehicle didn't stop, resulting in an accident. Read details...