Constant grinding brakes, replaced and still the same. Now, at 60.000 miles, rack and pinion is leaking and needs replaced @ $900. Rack and pinion steering column was replaced twice when I bought the car, at 44,000 miles. I am a very disappointed gm employee and considering other makes now.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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With 70k miles on the car I have had the brakes and rotors replaced 4 times. After the second time, I contacted the dealer and asked if it was normal to replace these items every 18k miles and was told it was the way I drive the car. After that comment, I stopped using them for my repairs outside of warrenty. Reviewing your web site made me realizing I am not the only person with this problem.
Ever since I bought the car I have had continuous problems with brakes. I"ve had the rotors and pads replaced three times. And to this day I'm still having problems. It seems they are warpped again. I've also had the rack and pinion replaced twice, due to fluid leaks from the top of it. I now have 56k on it now and there is still a clunk whenever I steer to the left or right that the dealership hasn't been able to find. Although the dealership has been good to me, I won't buy another pontiac.
1999 pontiac grand am, front brake problems, shakes violently, does not stop well. Replaced pad and resurfaced rotors, still have problems.
The front brakes are junk and keep eating brake pads and rotors.not to mention the calipers.I have had 6 sets of brake pads put on my car and they need changed again.I have replaced the calipers,rotors and brake line hoses.I am still having problems.I have talked to auto part stores and they say that this is a common plaint they have with grandam's.I really think you guys should consider checking on this!considering the fact that there are alot of these car on the road.thank goodness I have not had a wreck due to this problem.but when you buy a new car you don't expect to have to put alot of money into it.just so you can keep on driving it.I will never buy another ponitac because of all the trouble I have had and am still having with this car.there should be no reason once so ever for brakes,rotors,brake line hoses,and calipers to have to be changed on such a new car!!unless there is a manufactor problem here!!!!!
Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will have heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Have replaced the entire intake manifold on this car three times. 1999 grand am, purchased new, has less than 60,000 miles on it. In addition, have replaced power steering twice and brakes numerous times. Replaced alternator, serpentine belt, battery, starter on ignition, molding due to leaks, wiring on dash, air conditioning resistors/circuits, and headlights/taillights.
I am contacting you in an effort to have a vehicle recalled or to at least spawn an investigation into the brake system on 1999 pontiac grand am's. Since I bought my vehicle in august of 2001 I have had nothing but problems with the brake system. Grinding noises and severe vibration when applying the brakes. The car has been to the dealership countless times for the same problem to no avail. I have researched the internet to find that I am not the only 1999 pontiac grand am owner to be experiencing the same problems. I have a long commute to work and depend on this vehicle to get me to and from and I am concerned about the safety of this vehicle. I would like to know if you are currently investigating this issue and if not I am hopful that this inquiry would promt one.
1999 pontiac grand am 2.4 l auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. Brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. Participating pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. Under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). Turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. All four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). After warranty was up pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. Since then,besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). And the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). Fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. Surprisingly ,this car is "babied" ,but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.
I have a 99 pontiac grand am gt with 72000 miles. I have had several issues with the car. First, (at approx 50k) the coolant light came on, I took it to firestone and they had to replace the water pump and the serpentine belt. The brakes grind and I had the pads/rotors checked and they check out okay? Occasionally, the car will sputter under acceleration for no reason. The coolant light came on again at 71k and now the gasket has to be replaced at my own cost. From my research, gm and pontiac know about the problem, but will not issue the recall. They continue to pocket the money from those that are uninformed and from those who are. If I could, I would get rid of this car and never buy a gm product again.
Brakes: hydraulic calipers stuck causing excessive wear on the brakes and early costly replacement of rotors.
The rotors experienced premature failure, and had to be replaced 4 times within 1 year.
The brakes grabbed slow which resulted in an increased stopping distance. The dealer replaced the brake pads and rotors and re-grounded the calipers.
'99 gr am: grinding noise r front-dealer: drilled out restrictor in pwr steerng hose per bulletin 990232002. Rubbing & squawk noise turning left-dealer: sway bar bushings replcd. Passenger seat stuck-dealer: replaced seat track. Center console door latch assmbly replaced per recall. Radio lcd garbled & blacking out-dealer: replcd radio assembly. Whining in pwr steering- dealer: p/s cooler line leaking, replcd & bled system. Gas gauge back & forth from full to empty-dealer: tank sending unit shorted, replcd tank module assy. Fluid/oil leak from intake gasket-dealer: replcd gaskets & replcd oil pump drive o-ring. Passenger seat squeaks-dealer: seat tracks loose in floor pan hook attchmnt openings. Crunch/squawk in front end on speed bumps-dealer: replcd r&r front struts, replcd upper mounts. Brake pulsation-dealer: front rotors warped, both rotors were machined & pads replaced. Oil/fluid leak rt trans. Axle seal, steering rack center section- dealer: replcd seal & sleeve, replcd steering rack. Shimmy & shake on hwy- dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Intermittently hesitates cold start & on excelleration-dealer: couldn't duplicate problem, no repair. Driver's side window plastic regulator broke & window fell down-no longer on warrantee, consumer replcd @ approx $500.00 own expense. All occuring at under 40,000 miles. Am afraid to take in for next "scheduled" service for fear of what will be found.
Front brakes have a grinding noise. Have been replaced 3 times within a year. Rotors also are warped. Grinding noise not only when applying the brake, but also while driving. Vibration in the front end and brake pedal. Having this problem since I bought the car in september 2001.
I have a 1999 pontiac grand am with 77645 miles on it. I continually have to put brakes on it, I have had to replace a water pump, rebuild the alternator. Now I think it may have a blown head gasket. I have a family member with the same kind of car and the same problem.
Had coolant leak from intake gasket at 65,000 miles. Horn does not work again (been to shop 3 times previously) 2 times could not duplicate, 1 time replaced spring in switch. This was while under warranty, now that it is not under warranty, the dealership has asked me to pay $188.34 to fix a short under the airbag. This short had to exist previous to the warranty expiring. I have never opened the steering wheel cover. Also, when vehicle was less than 2 years old, the brakes would pulse and make heavy rumbling noise whenever trying to depress the brakes going down a very minor hill. Had dealer replace pads, still exhibited same behavior.
Have had passenger window break 3 times now and pontiac will do nothing about it. The driver side has broken once so far. The brakes have been replaced twice and they need to be done again. The car shakes while braking.
The rotors had to be replaced every 2 months due to premature wear.
I have owned this car for just under 4 years and have spent the last 2.5 in and out of the service dept. With it. I've had the brake rotors replaced 3 times, every year, almost to the day. I have also just had the fuel pump replaced 2 times and discovered a leak in my intake manifold with only 41k miles on the vehicle. It has been a safety hazard at times and left me stranded once.
The consumer was sold a vehicle with only a third of its brakes. The consumer requests that the dealer inspects and remedy the brake problem free of charge. (an alt number for the consumer is 941‑720‑1662) scc
I have had to have the following repaired: the fan replaced 2 times, the brakes repaired 4 times, the radio replaced once, the water pump replaced once and the battery replaced twice. I am also having problems with the transmission it has been slipping. The intake gasket needs to replaced because antifreeze is leaking out and one of the lifters is knocking. Most of these problems started at about 30,000 miles and gradually there was just one problem after another. I took it in to the dealership for the tranmission at about 32,000 miles and since the dealership couldn't get it to slip they wouldn't do anything about it. The brakes started having problems at 40,000 miles. I called gm to complain about the car and gm told me there was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty. If it was still under warranty they would replaced the rotors because the rotors were to thin when the car was manufactured. I wonder why no recall was sent out on this. The brakes are an important part of a car. The battery, radio and fan were replaced at about 30,000 also. Then the fan was replaced again at about 70,000. The intake started giving me problems that about 90,000. The second battery was installed at about 95,000. The lifter started having problems at about 110,000. The transmission has slipped ever since I got the car.
Leaking power steering return hose, low oil levels between oil changes, unable to find problem first time, car to go back in shop 10-22-02, driver side power window inoperable and scratched since purchase, rewired remote starter, pulsating brakes, replaced pad, rotors, positive battery terminal broken, replaced battery,radio LED inoperable, replaced radio assembly, wheel speed sensor r/f wheel incorrect signal, replaced r/f hub and bearing assembly, knocking and car shaking at stops and loss of power, lack of fuel cylinder #4, replaced injector, replaced machine cylinder head, replaced upper strut mounts, 6-10-02 inspect for oil loss down 2 1/2 quarts, nothing found. Oil change completed at 34304 and at 37160 oil loss to 3 quarts, car to be brought back to dealer 10-22-02. Air conditioner has pc leak in hose, hose needs to be replaced and freon added. Dt
Consumer states that when coming to a stop the brakes will skip and grab before stopping. The low trac light has illuminated also. Mr
Front brake calipers on disc brakes are made from aluminum alloy and both calipers were close to failure by 50,000 miles. Piston in caliper was so worn that it would chatter when brakes were applied at a complete stop. This defect could possibly cause piston to lodge in caliper or seal to fail around piston causing braking failures. Replacement calipers on the market supposedly fix this defect. Why hasn't manufacturer looked into this potentially harzardous defect?
Brake rotors have to be replaced due to vehicle making noises when braking. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, anddealer is not willing to do anything.
When pressing brakes there's vibration in steering wheel and in brakes. Please provide any further inforamtion.
Brake rotors have warped and been replaced 3 times. Once at 20977, at 29687 and then at 44726. Brake pedal makes a creaking sound when pushing down on pedal. Mechanic told me had never heard such a sound and could not fix it. Also advised me to get rid of car as soon as possible as it drives as it has more miles on it then it actually has.still making sound and worried that they are going to completely break. Power steering and altenator went at 44726 miles and had to pay for those along with the last rotor replacement as car is no longer under warranty. Wheels also make rubbing sound when turning either way. Called gm when first started and was told they were aware of the problem and nothing has ever been done. Mechanics also can not do anything about that problem. I fear for my life in this car.
Cigarette lighter does not work, hazard lights and blinkers work intermittently, gas cap is broken, windshield has 3 chips, radio volume knob works intermittently, steering has jerked when rounding corners, heater fan speeds 1 and 2 do not work at all, cruise doesn't work intermittently, rubber molding on door coming off, dealer says need all new brake pads and front rotors
Replaced brakes myself because it wasn't covered under warranty, had car in to be service and was told brake pads were defective. But because I had replace they could not do anything about it. I called pontiac recently because another grand am owner told me that was not true. A woman took my complaint she didn't think that was right but after talking to the dealership said that was correct. I said I should not have to pay for a defect on a new car. I have gotten very bad service from the dealership. And the brakes are bad again after only 18,000 miles this time.
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