Would have knocking under the vehicle when changing gears. Also, there would be some loose wires that would need to be placed on the battery to get vehicle to start. The brake lights come on at the wrong time. Vehicle also will be squeaking. The lights fail to work properly because the electrical system is not working. Have taken vehicle to arbitration. The dealership was suppose to do repairs on the problems, but failed to do so. Problems still exist.
1995 Pontiac Grand Am: grinding or squealing brakes
8 of the 408 complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
I have had a lot of trouble with squeaky steering column,now in addition recently,my headlights will go out and most likely is a contact within the operations stick on the steering wheel.I have problems with clunking noises on front left and all mechanics tell me my shocks are fine.my heater core has taken a dump,along with a battery,along with a fuel pump,all of which seem very premature all from 40000 miles to 55000 miles.
Consumer put vehicle in reverse and she heard a clunking noise and squeaking.
While driving the vehicle on dry road conditions and applying the brakes, the brakes made a grinding noise and would not stop the vehicle. Driver pumped brakes, and vehicle slowed down somewhat. Driver then used emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealership.
Front brake pads have been replaced four times within 33,000 miles, due to premature excessive wear, made loud squeaking noise.
Consumer states that when appyling the ABS brakes, the pedal travels to the floor; also, they grind. Please describe futher details.
Consumer states that brake pedal travels to the floor and also that the brakes grind when applied. Please describe further details.
Premature wear of front brake pads, causing brakes to squeak.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- 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 1995 Pontiac Grand Am grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?
8 of 408 owner complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am
Fire or smoke 36ABS 30No deployment 30Won't start 24Brake failure 16Headlights 14Stalling 13Overheating 12Door locks 6Fuel pump 6Check engine light 5Slipping 5Transmission failure 5
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