2001 Oldsmobile Alero service brakes, hydraulic problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Several failures of either front brakes or rear brakes requiring complete replacement. Failure happens after less than 20,000 on each set of brakes. There has been at least 3 wheel hub replacements on driver side as well as 2 wheel hub replacements on the passenger side. Both drivers window and…”
filed Apr 1, 2013
“Excessive front brake wear. Front wheel bearings. I purchase (2) 2001 oldsmobile aleros and within the first 24,000 miles there stated to be brake problems. It sounded as if the front wheels were always grinding. Cars were taken in to dealership and we were told there was nothing wrong. My wife and…”
filed Feb 27, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 Alero | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 Alero | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 Alero | 130 | 23% |
| 1999 Alero | 111 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.