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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
20 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Apr 30, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I REALIZE THAT AT THE TIME OF FILLING OUT THIS QUESTIONAIRRE THAT THIS MODEL IS NO LONGER BEING MADE BY GM BUT I DID SEE I STORY ABOUT THE OLDSMOBILE ALERO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND FELT COMPLELLED TO WRITE. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES FOUR TIMES ON THIS CAR. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 1995 AND IT NOW HAS 61,000 MILES O…
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I REALIZE THAT AT THE TIME OF FILLING OUT THIS QUESTIONAIRRE THAT THIS MODEL IS NO LONGER BEING MADE BY GM BUT I DID SEE I STORY ABOUT THE OLDSMOBILE ALERO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND FELT COMPLELLED TO WRITE. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES FOUR TIMES ON THIS CAR. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 1995 AND IT NOW HAS 61,000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THAT THE BRAKES WERE DONE THEY WERE FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEM OURSELVES THE PAST TWO TIMES. THE LAST TIME WAS A COMPLETE FOUR WHEEL REPLACEMENT WITH ROTORS AND PADS ALL THE WAY AROUND. WE WERE VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED SO OFTEN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #761381
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2001
Air BagsService Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAILED AND WERE FIXED.
NHTSA ODI #563043
Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE UNDER WARRANTY BRAKES WOULD MAKING A GRINDING NOISE, AND IT WOULD STICK UNTIL PUMPING BRAKES. THEN, LOW TRACK AND ABS LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T FINE A PROBLEM TILL 1 MONTH AGO. DEALER STATED IT WAS ABS PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #885941
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SINCE PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE, ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OCCASIONAL BRAKE FAILURE. DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, EACH VISIT TO DEALER FOR CHECK WAS UNFOUNDED (NO WRITTEN INDICATION OF CHECKUP ON RECEIPT, FROM MECHANIC OR DEALERSHIP), UPON END OF WARRANTY, THE MECHANIC KNEW THAT THE $800. ABS COMPONANT WAS MAKING KNOCKING NOISE AND NEEDS …
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SINCE PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE, ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OCCASIONAL BRAKE FAILURE. DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, EACH VISIT TO DEALER FOR CHECK WAS UNFOUNDED (NO WRITTEN INDICATION OF CHECKUP ON RECEIPT, FROM MECHANIC OR DEALERSHIP), UPON END OF WARRANTY, THE MECHANIC KNEW THAT THE $800. ABS COMPONANT WAS MAKING KNOCKING NOISE AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. OCCASIONAL BRAKE FAILURE IS STILL HAPPENING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #742981
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingService Brakes, Hydraulic
THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA ODI #559825
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2001
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
CONSUMER HAS TO ADD 2QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. PROBLEM HAS BEEN SINCE VEHICLE HAD 10,000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS AT DEALERSHIP, AND WAS GIVEN A TSB (87-60-03) REGARDING LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER HAD TO SPEND $600 TO REPAIR PROBLEM. OLDSMOBILE WILL BE CONTACTED TO EXPLAIN…
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CONSUMER HAS TO ADD 2QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. PROBLEM HAS BEEN SINCE VEHICLE HAD 10,000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS AT DEALERSHIP, AND WAS GIVEN A TSB (87-60-03) REGARDING LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER HAD TO SPEND $600 TO REPAIR PROBLEM. OLDSMOBILE WILL BE CONTACTED TO EXPLAIN REASON OF LETTER, AND WHY CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT. *AK IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED DUE TO SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE NEEDED BRAKE SWITCH AND LEFT FRONT WHELL SPEED SENSOR. 2 HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP BULBS BURNT OUT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #878917
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO RESPOND, AND VEHICLE ROLLS PART WAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME ON ANOTHER OCCASION. THE SYSTEM FROM TIME TO TIME FAILS TO GIVE IMMEDIATE SENSE OF STOPPING..
NHTSA ODI #734128
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlVisibility
THE SENSOR IN THE LEFT REAR HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING THE ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #554792
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS CONCERNS THE ABS AND LOW TRACTION LIGHTS. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. IF I FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL, WHICH SAYS TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW SECONDS THEN TURN BACK ON AGAIN TO RESET THE SYSTEM, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. OCCASIONALY DURING THIS TIME, THE LOW TRACTION LIG…
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THIS CONCERNS THE ABS AND LOW TRACTION LIGHTS. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. IF I FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL, WHICH SAYS TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW SECONDS THEN TURN BACK ON AGAIN TO RESET THE SYSTEM, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. OCCASIONALY DURING THIS TIME, THE LOW TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON WHEN BREAKING ALSO DURING DRY CONDITIONS. BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY CHOPPY WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, THEN A SUDDEN STOP. NOT SURE WHAT'S CAUSING THE PROBLEM, BUT THINK IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE ACCIDENT OCCURS.
NHTSA ODI #729354
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
REAR BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATED ERRATICALLY. BOTH CALIPERS RUSTED. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #863212
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