Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 3 problems related to conventional parking brake (under the parking brake category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the Alero.
The parking brake does not keep the car from rolling backwards when on a slight grade. Dealer tried to fix by replacing part. Problem persists. They are at a loss as to how to fix. This could be an accident waiting to happen.
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Bought the vehicle new in florida. . . From day one, the parking brake has never worked right. . . Will not hold the vehicle on a hill when parking brake lever fully engaged. Took the vehicle to dealer service centers several times. . . Parking brake would work for a few weeks, but would return to previous state of not working. . . Ineffective. Finally fixed myself. . . Problem was a defective brake adjuster screw.
When emergency parking brake was applied vehicle would roll or jerk. Dealer replaced transmission which did not correct the probelm. Please give any further details.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems |