While engine was running, and vehicle was in nuetral position with emergency parking brake on, emergency parking brake cable broke, causing vehicle to roll away. It hit a person that was behind vehicle, and caused injuries. Pontiac claimed there was no problem concerning this issue. Please provide further information.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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Bubble in brake casing caused brake pads to prematurely wear. Please give any further details.
Power windows stopped working and heater coil went out, and radiater broke and steering will and put something in the steering column had wheel cylinder replaced head gasket , and cruise control stopped working.
Was driving 10mph & started to apply brakes to slow down, and brake pedal failed to move. Vehicle was unable to stop & rearended another vehicle. Had contacted dealer & was told the problem was the ABS brakes. Owner unplugged the ABS system & had no problem ever since.
There have been numerous claims for steering column failure, brake failure, and transmission failure. Why hasn't pontiac fixed these problems? These are safety problems. Are there any warranties availble? Also how can I find out if all safety recalls have been complete on my car. My local dealer did not call me back on this. I need to know if the gas tank repairs have been done on this car.
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired brakes; however the problem still exists. *ak the ABS failed repeatdly afer being replaced by different dealers.
My brakes are still failing after being fixed by the pontiac dealer in my home town. This concerns me because they are not taking ant responsibility for their work and after about a year 1/2 and 300 dollars later they want to charge me again to fix my brakes. I know their is a recall on these types of brakes and my car has the same symptons as the recent school bus situation. I have a great concern of the safety of others and myself. I feel that pontiac gm is not taking responsibility for this and I can't believe they are trying to charge me again for this problem. It is obviously a manufacturer problem. I just hope I don't get into a serious accident because of my brake failure.
While driving about 25 MPH brakes on the rear wheels locked up. Driver was able to pull into a parking lot safely. If this would have happened at a higher speed vehicle would have went into a tail spin. Vehicle was towed to a nearby service shop for repairs. This problem was not reported to a pontiac dealership .
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake pads/rotors, and clipers. Also, upon depressing the brake pedal consumer noticed a loud grinding noise coming from the brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brakes on several occasions . Please provide any further details.
I have replaced my front brakes several times and roters 3 never getting more than 25,000per set. I have try useing different brands and asked the dealer why they keep going bad ?
Complete replacement of brakes twice, oil pan once and continue having problems maintaining oil pressure
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes under normal conditions, the pedal went down about an inch from the floorboard, and there was no braking ability, until the regular braking system started holding. The vehicle was taken to a brake shop to be checked. Please provide any further information.
While driving the valve spring failed causing loss of control/steering ability and severe vibration.
Intermittent brake failure.pedal goes straight to floor when brakes are applied. Dealer contacted and is aware of problem. No warranty. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Brakes have failed since day one, I have taken to dealer several times and they replaced the master cylinder. They said it had an internal leake. Did not solve problem. When stopping the pedel goes to the floor and a squeeking noise can be heard. The car does not stop. I replaced the front disc brakes a few weeks ago. They were broken apart in layers. Thought that may have been the problem but it was not. Had vehicle analized on a computor to see if any codes came up but there were none. I noticed a lot of similar complaints in your files. Also noticed a recall by gm on blazers and jimmy's and s-10s for similar problem. I have been unable to resolve problem or get any help from dealer. Would appreciate any help.
Brakes failed due to faulty master cylinder. Mjs
Engine head cracked between spark plug & rear of head; oil on top of plug; coolant leaks onto exaust manifold--catalytic converter being plugged up causes exaust pipe to seperate from rear of engine & very hot exaust goes directly into atmosphere & melts insulation around wireing in engine compartment
The brakes operate at a slow speed or stop. The brakes will slip lower, pressure is loose, brake pedal goes down lower, car will slide, under 20 MPH. Dealer contacted and made repairs four times and problem still exists.
Brake pads are replaced annually.
Air conditioner failed.
Brakes will grab, jerk forward, and release, the ABS brake light comes on and sometimes nothing happens. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Abs brakes: pedal goes to the floor. Has no brakes. Front brakes make noise/grind. Pads replaced 4-5 times. Steering wheel: pin fell out 4 times. Column does not lock. Air conditioner: not working. Just noisy, no air. Took to dealer for repairs.
Abs brake problems; during regular braking, no inclement weather, when applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and there were no brakes. Driver was able to avoid a crash when vehicle went off the road. Dealer stated that it will cost $2,000.00 to correct the problem with the ABS.
Brakes failed. In most cases when brakes fail there is a hissing sound, then no pedal resistance, some resistance then a thrush of resistance to foot. Brakes must be pumped in order to function. Brake function is also lost when making turns. Master cylinder was replaced twice. Functioned fine for approx. 1 month after first repair and approx. Two weeks after second repair. Advised by repair shop to take vehicle to manufacturer for repair of right sensor on right front because they were not trained for repair of this problem.
Brake pads failed.
Loud noise, jerking and the slipping, occurred at erratic times, also rolls after stopping, defected anti-brake motor.
Brakes: coming out of driveway, slowed for curve to the right, vehicle was going down hill, put foot on brakes and they did not depress, took foot off and tried to depress and there was nothing . Crashed into a garage,then brakes depressed. Road conditions were poor due to snow.
Ant-ilock brake light illuminated indicating that the ant-ilock brake system was not working. Mechanic states possible snow and ice build up could cause the anti-lock sensor to malfunction. Please add further details.
Failure of the anti-lock brakes, consumer was driving, applied force to the brake pedal and the brake pedal went to the floor.
Electrical short, causing a short in the head lights/ brake lights, when driving the headlights go out; also, master cylinder replaced 3 times.
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