2000 Oldsmobile Alero brakes problems
163 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 163 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Brake system failure. Pedal went to floor. Occured once before without incident. This time caused major accident totaling vehicle. Applied brakes. Pedal went to floor. No warning lights came on. Related note... Both times, "low tire pressure" light falsely came on day before failure. All tires were properly inflated both times. False tire inflation low light seems to predict system failure.
Front rotors have been replaced twice and re-turned twice. All were highest quality napa rotors available with ceramic pads. Burned through ceramic pads as well! Clearly a design flaw as braking system is undersized for weight of car.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
- Lighting 172 complaints
- Electrical system 94 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 51 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Body & structure 30 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints