Coolant leaked from underneath the vehicle while driving about 50 MPH which caused the vehicle to overheat. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the radiator hose had a split in it. The same week the vehicle was purchased the brake line broke. About 2 months later the brake pedal went to the floor while braking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the incorrect brake parts were installed and that the radiator clamps were loose. The consumer requested invoices from the dealer but they refused.
1992 Pontiac Grand Am: brake failure
9 of the 167 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The brakes failed without warning while the vehicle was being slowed down, resulting in extended stopping distance. The vehicle was not involved in an accident. *nlm this was due to the brake line replacement in which the wrong part was installed. *scc
While driver was backing up on a slight incline, with the ignition running, car in the reverse gear, went to apply the brakes and the brakes did not work. Was no indication of a brake problem. The pedal was hard, went to the normal position but no braking power. Vehicle just rolled down the incline. Driver was able to steer car into bushes to keep vehicle from going into the street. Vehicle is being checked by a mechanic.
Anti lock brakes failed.
While driving vehicle tried to apply the brakes (ABS), vehicle did not slow up, turned vehicle into a parking lot, trying to brake steering went, lost control of vehicle, no brakes, hit pole; driver had seat belt on, also replaced pitted rotors.
Rear brakes failed after major work wa sdone on vehicle.
Abs: anti lock system interfered with normal braking; caused total brake failure; pedal went to floor; vehicle stopped after hitting snowbank. Tt
Vehicle has repeated ABS brake failure w/rotors replaced and round, and (9) sets of pads. Vehicle again needs brakes serviced. Please describe details. Tt
Anti-lock brakes failed due to contamination.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp is "on"
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Unknown
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am?
9 of 167 owner complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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