1994 Pontiac Grand Am brakes problems

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

I have multiple complaints on this vehicle. Was bought as a used vehicle, past owner claims his daughter drove it to and from college. It is an ABS car with the 2.3 4 cylinder, auto trans, fwd se. The ABS system is messed up and when you try to stop the tires lock-up on you, the car will slide especially if the roads are wet and this is at a speed of not more than 15 MPH. Luckily we have avoided several accidents, but there is going to come a time we aren't that lucky. Also the headlights and dash lights work when they feel like it. The car won't stay cool no matter what I do to it, the thermostat and heater core were already removed from the car when we bought it. The electric fan does not work and I have replaced countless relays attempting to get this car to be dependable again. The tilt steering column needs work, because it moves when it shouldn't. We can't afford another vehicle because we are wasting money attempting to keep this one on the road. Yes it was a used car and we got what we paid for in reality. But the design of the car just plain out was a failure. Seriously the designers need to test their ideas more before putting them out on the market. We looked at a brand new kia yesterday and walked away from it, because it was never tested for safety. The manager of the dealership claimed they just didn't bother putting the safety ratings on the window sticker. I in fact researched the car and found it had never been tested for safety. Yes it is a brand new 2014 kia cadenza, don't buy one they aren't worth the almost $40,000 price tag. To top it off almost 90% of the car is built and manufactured in korea. Sorry just my opinion, if I'm going to spend that much money I will buy built american.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Problems with brakes, exhaust, tires, shocks, and suspension on 1994 pontiac grand am. *mr the consumer requested assistance with the repairs needed. The vehicle also needed a compressor. *sc

Filed Aug 17, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

Brakes went to floor car kept going, steering locked, airbag deployed striking driver in face, hit stalled car from behind. Have recently learned car has had previous brake problems by previous owner resulting in brakes being replaced 4 times, also previous owner reported to dealer steering problems.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Brakes · IN · crash

While driving 55 MPH, ABS lights blinked off and on, when brakes were applied, they did not hold, causing vehicle to run into another vehicle. *ak. Consumer was slowing down at light and the brakes failed at 40 MPH, the dealer informed consumer there was nothing wrong with the brakes.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · IN · crash

While driving at 34mph, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, none of the air bags deployed.*ak the consumer stated that the failed brakes was the reason for the accident.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Brakes · OH

While driving brakes grab and pull before stopping.*ak

Filed Nov 6, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

A part of ABS system is shorting out and causing the alternater to short out.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Brake failed. Nlm. Consumer states prior to recall, a new starter was needed as well as a new engine and also a new lighting switch, consumer has also had to get new tires.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · OH

There have been many problems that should have been reported or told before purchasing this vehicle. This vehicle may fall under the ohio "lemon" law. No safety defect mentioned.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · KY

Consumer received recall notice 00v287000/ engine starter. Also, experienced problems with switch that controlled exterior lights of vehicle malfunctioning. Exterior lights would stop operating when switching between dim and bright. At times, there was smell of burning wires. *ak ping of tilt on steering column backed out twice. The replacement new switch failed. The dash lights were out. The window brackets were weak. The front disc brake pads failed frequently.