Six problems related to brake foundation components have 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.
While driving applied brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor, but vehicle didn't stop, resulting in an accident.
While driving 31 mph applied brakes and vehicle would not stop, causing a rearend crash.
Alternator failed, consumer was told this was normal because alternator was located above engine. Brakes make noise due to rotor and pad failure. Air pressure light comes on due to front tire air leak.
Consumer states that every 8k miles the braking system including the rotors and pads and calibers need to be replaced. Contacted dealer but they cannot remedy the problem.
Front driver side and passenger side wheels were leaking. Dealer had been contacted for replacement wheels, but that did not remedy the problem. Wheels are still leaking. Brakes make noise due to pad and rotor failure. Right front goodyear tire losing air pressure, p225/50r16, dot number 0294302.
When applying brakes slowly in stopping, they are not catching, brakes make a noise. This happens intermittently. Dealer contacted.