Rotors needed to be replaced at a cost of $143.00 per rotor,(current gm price for part), not including installation. Design/metal defect also caused damage to the front brake pads which will result in the replacement of same at an additional expense. These pads were just put on the vehicle in 1998, less than 5000 miles ago.
1993 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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Was stopped behind a 93 pontiac van, was struck from the rear by a 1995 ford f-150...... There was a sudden acceleration with the brake still applied....... The inpact to the front caused more damage that the ford truck going 40 miles per hour on impact to the rear....... Bumber was not hit in the front it all it above the bumber grill hood.
Brakes failed.
Cracked cylinder head/cracked head gasket, brakes rotors replaced prior to scheduled maintenance at approximately 20,000 miles and 43,000 miles.
Brakes wear prematurely. Owner has replaced the brakes five times. The dealer has been notified.
Abs will release and allow the vehicle to roll forward before coming to a complete stop while making a loud popping sound.
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop on wet pavement or when gravel is present in the road, pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/brake fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Traveling 10 MPH uring rainylight snow and applied ABS brakes to stop at stop light, brakes failed to disengage and vehicle almost went trough stop light.
Electrical system trace module on ignition failure.
The ABS braking system on the vehicle is bad. The owner has had several brake pads, shoes, and other related parts wear out before their scheduled time. The vehicle has little or no braking capability.
Upon depressing the brake pedal the rear brakes grab, causing extended stopping distance, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the ABS braking assembly.
When applying the ABS brakes,the vehicle's brakes failed, pedal travel without resistance to the floor/grab/vehicle slides to a stop.
Abs brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide through intersection.
When driving sometimes the ABS anti-lock brakes stop on their own . Please describe .
Emergency brake slipped, causing accident.
Rotors wear out prematurely.
Abs brakes slip or jerk forward during wet conditions. Tt
Moisture gets in the ABS brake system and the brakes freeze up, almost resulting in an accident. Tt
When making a turn when brake releases and locks had ABS anti-lock . Tt
Abs system lock up, had replaced three times. Tt
Disc,pads and shoe were replaced two times . Tt
Experiencing hard brake pedal and no brakes when there is snow on the ground. Tt consumer no longer owns vehicle.
Antilock brake warning light illuminated 6 times once, causing vehicle to stall.
Applied parking brake pedal went to the floor. Resulting in a vehicle accident. Tt
Brakes had to be replaced at 11k miles, excessive wear of brakes. Tt
Steering rack failed 3 times.
Abs brakes; front brakes will automatically apply themselves. Tt
During emergency stopping, ABS brake system did not engage twice, once resulting in hitting another vehicle. Tt
When driving and trying to stop ABS anti-lock brake lock up. Tt
In winter and wet weather ABS brakes when applied jerk and do not stop. Tt
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