Driving in city and when applying the brake for a normal stop, the pedal is hard and brakes fail to respond correctly. Vehicle has been back to the dealer 7 times for repairs, but dealer is not able to duplicate the problem or so help.
1997 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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Front brakes overheat, rotors warp
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.
While driving vehicle will suddenly accelerate, and the brakes will not slow the vehicle down. Had to turn off the vehicle a couple of times in order to stop. Dealer replace computer twice. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Occurred 3 times. Please provide further information.
Car tries to die as attempting to take off in a intersection or from a stop. I've had in the shop 3 times and never has been fixed. Parking brake doesn't engage unless pulled to last click. All of the rotors and brake pads have been replaced. Power steering pump. And oil pump repaced. Service person at bob howard told me my car wou.is car since purchase. I'm planning on taking it back for its 4th time. Please help.
When braking, the vehicle pulsates as if something is out-of-round. The sensation originates in the front end (maybe from the rotor).
When driving and driver presses the accelerator, vehicle will stall and then all of a sudden accelerate and take off. Vehicle was at dealership, and they replaced fuel pump/oil pump and computer analysis were done. Recently brakes seemed to be performing poorly. Upon braking, stopping distance exceeded approximately half car length. Please add VIN.#.
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.
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.
Breaks wear out prematurely. Nlm
Defects consist of the brakes failure. We tok the car back due to the brakes scrubbing, pedal wants to spring back, front rotors blue,repaired brakes. Won't stop been in several times for the same problem, pedal goes all the way to the floor, does not happen all the time. Rear popping sound, changed the shocks , check brakes, has thumping noise when applying brakes, while driving the vehicle at speed at 45 miles it will not stop, even when you pump the brakes. I thought the anti brakes are not suppose to be pumped. Please help, I am at the last resort of this situation. Thank you mrs vicky l. Miles.
While driving in low speed and applying the brakes, the rotors became warped, causing the brakes to be noisy.
I will never purchase another pontiac-I have had nothing but trouble from this car and absolutely zero help repairing it. I owned two buicks prior to this car and will buy another as soon as I can get rid of this lemon!
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a loud squeaky noise coming from the brakes.
The vehicle idles high when it is first started and while driving. It idles anywhere between it idles 1000-1500 RPM's. The brakes automatically pump themselves when this happens. The vehicle was taken to dealership, where the dealer corrected the problem by replacing a computer chip. The vehicle is doing the same thing again.
White leaving a parking lot and applying brakes at stop sign, motor revved to 3000 RPM and antilock brakes started pumping. Had to shift car into neutral to avoid hitting car in front of me. Motor revved for about one minute before returing to normal idle. This has happened numerous times and always at startup. Front brakes were replaced at 30,000 miles by the dealer and was not covered under manufacturer warrany. Dealer has been contacted about brake problems and vehicle has been into dealer many times for brake related complaints.
Engine idles at 3000 RPM for reasons unknown. Also once brake is released vehicle will rapidly accelerate to 60 MPH. Dealers has replaced computer module which did not correct problem. Vehicle also has brake problems.
Brake rotors continually overheat and warp due to design flaw (lack of ventillation).
There is vibration in the brakes when applied. Also pulsating feeling when brakes are applied which resulted in total brake failure. Dealers are unable to correct problem. *ak rotors and pads have been replaced due to warpage, however brakes continue to make noise, consumer was informed at one time that the bolts in the front brakes were bent, brakes still do not operate properly and consumer does not feel safe.
Vehicle did not slow down when brakes were applied. All four wheels locked, no pumping action, pedal was completely stiff. Vehicle hit a parked car while traveling down hill about 75mph. Dealer cannot duplicate problem.
Rear brakes have continually failed causing vehicle to swerve on occasions.
Vehicle continually pulls and vibrates, repairs to tires however continues to have directional problems.
Abs brakes failed twice.
Abd brakes failed. Pedal went all the way to the floor without stopping.
Experience hard barking the car with symptoms indicating anti-brake system malfunction.
Exhaust misaligned, causing system to hang low.
Stabilzer bushing failed causing noise.
Anti lock brakes not functioning properly.
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
While driving 30 MPH and applying the ABS brakes on normal road conditions the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a rear end collision. The air bag warning light illuminated, but the air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
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