1997 Pontiac Grand Am: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 20, 2002 · Brakes · 52,124 miles · CA

While in the drive position and stopped on an incline with the break depressed, upon release of the brake the car makes a grinding noise. Ts

Filed May 6, 2002 · Engine · MI

While driving 80mph driver heard a grinding noise in front end. Then, oil light came on ,and black smoke started coming from tailpipe. Fuel entered the engine and bearings failed which caused the oil to become black and the bearing to grind.

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Suspension · MI

Consumer heard a squeaking noise from the front end, mechanic found lower control arm on both sides needs replacement.

Filed Dec 30, 1999 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Rear brakes bind during normal stop and go traffic. Upon accelleration the rear of the vehicle squeals and 1 or 2 loud bangs are heard as the brakes release. Dealer was unable to duplicate and unable to detect any brake problems. Vehicles alternator failed without any teltale warning signs, stranding the consumer. 60 days later the battery dies. Engine used to rev to about 1500 RPM while vehicle was stopped and in gear. Replacement of 02 sensor cured problem. Other minor problems include power door lock bumper failure (repaired) and poor design of the driver's sun visor. (it moves the rear-view mirror) when moving visor from windshield to side window. Consumer has already replaced visor once due to cracks at mounting screws.

Filed Dec 21, 1999 · Fuel system, Lights · MI

Had the sunroof motor replaced 2 times, left front wheel noise, dealer said there is no problem always makes grinding noise left front after car sits all night , when you first put car in reverse the noise is noticeable, had too have left rear taillght replaced when new,car trunck gets dust into at right side of rear seat where it folds down , dealer says there is no proble, still not repaired ,car is now out of warranty.has coolant leak at the intake manifold ,has been leaking for aprox 15,000 miles again out of warranty this was my first new car I have ever bought and will never buy another general motors car again, and I work for generalmotors. I have had nothing but problems with this car. I had a salvage buick centry I sold too purchase this new one and it was a very nice car never had the problems with that car and it was wrecked. No more general motors for me .

Filed Oct 4, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · IA

When driving at any speed and applying brakes there is a grinding and squeaking noise coming from the front driver's side wheel, and when coasting down a hill and applying brakes the grinding and squeaking noise is still also, air conditooning hose/ radiator hose ,and the alternator had be replaced. However., dealer can't determine the cause of problems.

Filed Apr 7, 1999 · Brakes · IL

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise, and the brakes are hard. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that the rotors had to be changed because the rotors wore out.

Filed Mar 31, 1999 · Brakes · MO

While driving about 30 MPH and when when applying brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, the brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. Also had replaced brakes rotors four times.

Filed Nov 27, 1998 · Brakes · MI

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a loud squeaky noise coming from the brakes.

Filed Jan 27, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · MN

Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the car, has to push pedal completely to the floor before the car will stop. Beginning to make grinding noise when applying the brakes. In addition, headlights will not cpme on on certain times/seat belt twists all the time and ticking noise from engine area. *ak