Two problems related to grinding noise 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.
Consumer stated the abs rotors were making a grinding noise although rotors and the pads were still new, dealer replaced rotors and pads, but vehicle was still making the grinding noise. Also the alternator went out, wheels and tires were replaced due to the air pressure light illuminating, a front wheel alignment was performed, battery light and abs light was coming on.
There is a grinding sound under the front of the vehicle at low speeds. The dealer was contacted and they advised that NHTSA was contacted because they have been receiving numerous reports of this occurrence. It appears to be a problem with the factory wheels but I'm not sure of this. The dealer is not attempting to repair the repair the problem because they advise that there will be a recall. They tried to repair the problem on a previous occasion by remounting the tires but this had no effect. The problem is not noticable when it is raining.