2002 Oldsmobile Alero service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I put my car into drive and let off the brake the car accelerate by itself. I do not have my foot on the gas and the car will continue to speed up until I hit the brake. While braking the car seems like it is still trying to accelerate. You have to push the brake all the way to the floor and…”
filed Mar 8, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. While driving approximately 35 mph she heard a noise and the service, low traction and anti lock brake lights illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the anti lock sensor on the driver's side of the vehicle. A…”
filed Dec 1, 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% |
| 2001 Alero | 47 | 13% |
| 2000 Alero | 130 | 23% |
| 1999 Alero | 111 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.