Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 384 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc rotor (121 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc (58 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
When vehicle is turned on it takes a long time to start, and it idles very roughly. When vehicle makes right turns there is an annoying squeaking sound coming from the brakes. Read details...
I got car on 2/28/07 new brakes rotors and tires were put on car. Now I have a loud squeal and grinding in the steering wheel, and brake pedal an the warning signal says service vehicle soon traction off and antilock brake. I took it to get checked, but the mechanic can't find the problem. Read details...
I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ecm 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...