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2004 Oldsmobile Alero Brakes Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
9%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
47,285miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 9% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,285 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My son was driving down a road when the engine stopped running. He had no brakes or power steering causing him to leave the roadway and crash into a fence. The crash didn't deploy the airbag, but caused sever damage to the car, resulting in it being totaled. It was towed to a junk yard where it was sold as scrap. Fortunately my son was only slightly injured, and did not require medical attention. I contacted GM after receiving their recall notice in september, 2014. …”

NHTSA complaint #10641159, filed 2014-10, 130,000 miles

“When my vehicle reached 49,000 miles I had to have the front wheel bearings and brakes replaced. My car is now at 59,000 miles and the front wheel bearings need to be replaced again.”

NHTSA complaint #10170391, filed 2006-10, 59,000 miles

“2004 Oldsmobile Alero ongoing problems with turn signals and hazards inoperable most of the time. Most electrical components fail at times. Window regulator failed. Rear door locks have to play with remote locks before door opens acts as though child safety locks are on can not open door from in or out. Eventually after pushing on remote lock it opens. Brakes always grinding even after replacements. Engine has also, ticked not knock just ticking since I've purchased the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10359024, filed 2010-10, 136,000 miles

“Have had to replace brakes and rotors 4 times in one year, and the slider pins on calipers keep going bad, pass side strut needs replaced for the 3rd time in 2 years”

NHTSA complaint #10192867, filed 2007-06, 67,000 miles

“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 is bad, my headlights go from bright to dim, car does not seem to keep acceleration power very well”

NHTSA complaint #11625161, filed 2024-11

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004109%
2003148%
2002207%
20015315%
200013624%
199912126%

Other parts of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero

Electrical system
57 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology