Brakes applied at parking lot speed and locked up 3 times in same application - only happens in cold snowy or wet weather
1992 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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Abs takes over hydraulic brakes system at wrong time. This causes the vehicle to travel an extra 5-10ft before stopping. Dealer cannot locate problem. Mechanic test drove vehicle & verified problem exists.
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.
When the brakes are applied there is extended stopping distances. In a panic stop the brakes lock up and the vehicle shemimies. The front rotors , brake shoes and drums have been replaced on vehicle . The dealer has been notified.
When applying the brakes the pedal will go to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Problem only occurs when wet outside. Dealer can't find the problem.
Slammed on brakes, heard loud noise, could not turn wheel, tires squeaked, crashed into another vehicle at standstill, not checked by dealer, insurance co found nothing wrong, vehicle available for inspection.
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.
Body rust.
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
The ABS system has failed. When the car is started the system always goes on. Please describe. Tt
Purchased new car and had to replace the front rotor and pads about four times.
Door locks failed.
Right front anti-lock brake broke off.
The ABS system light keeps coming on and the brakes are grinding and making a lot of noise. Please describe. Tt
Anti-lock brakes failed due to contamination.
Struts failed, causing premature wear on front tires.
Passenger seat intermittently fails to lock into position, causing seat to move forward when applying brakes.
Air conditioning fan failed, causing noise.
Brakes fail, causing vehicle to shimmy.
Driver's door misaligned, causing difficulty opening door.
Brake pads have been replaced several times and the brakes are wearing down. Please describe details. Tt
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