One problem related to brake drum wheel cylinder has been reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the 2001 Alero.
Braking system malfuction. Extremley loud low toned grinding noise upon braking occurs at quick stops and when traveling above 30 mphr. Brakes were inspected nothing to be foiund wrong. 3 indictors lights light intermitiniatly while driving. Repair shop reset on 3 different occations, inspected brkes nd system nothing to be found wrong. Due to continued issues with indicator lights and noise I have had brakes and system rechecked and replaced 3 different times in the past 1. 5 years. Currently stil having same issues with noise, lights and grinding.