The rotors have been fixed three times for warping and I am still having the same problem, and they are telling me that it is fixed. You can hear that they are still not right when you drive the car.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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Consumer's wife was driving when ABS brake system failed. She attemped to brake, and had no rear brakes.
When driving and upon attemtping to make a sudden stop by depressing brake pedal, pedal went to floor, was used to stop vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts; but, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
While driving stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes did not work. Front brakes went out without a prior warning, and had to be replaced due to that problem. *ak steering squeaks due to loose steering rack. Cigaret lighter inoperative and was replaced. Horn was stuck due to horn ring and mulfuncton switch failures. Air bag was loose and replaced.
Horn was stuck, dealer replaced horn ring and multifunction switch. Dealer replaced air bag, it was loose. Steering rack squeaked, dealer replaced steering rack and set toe, consumer states steering rack has been replaced twice however noise is still there and there is a smell. Abs light illuminated at all times. Radio failed. Vehicle pulls to the right.
Brake rotors and pads are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Also, a bolt on parking brake sheared off. *ak the consumer points out that three sets of rotors and brake pads been replaced within two years.
Excessive vibration and grinding noise when applying brakes, vibration is felt throught the steering wheel. Condition has repeated five times, three times the dealer resurfaced the rotors, replacing pads once ( I paid), once rotating the tires ( I paid) and now they are refusing to perform any work (milage). There is a tech service bulletin that states the rotors should be replaced (#00-05-23-002, feb, 2000).
Vibration and shimmy when applying brakes to vehicle.
While driving traction control light came, brakes locked up, no steering ability, vehicle just shut off, then spunned around two 360 degree circles, driver's side back hit guard rail first, then driver's side front hit guard rail, no deployment of air bags in crash. Cj
Excessive wear of front brake rotors within 34,000 miles. Dealer notified, and replaced rotors and pads. *ak the rotots failed two more times and the dealer replaced them.
I have replaced my brakes 2 times in 3months, and also rotors/calipers and drums were replaced.
While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. Finally restarted . Took it to dealership. Mechanic replaced PCM. Drove from florida to california, made a stop in arizona due to brake rotors warping. Replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. While driving in california, vehicle stalled again. Failed to restart after being parked. Battery replaced after being towed to dealership. Key refused to be released from ignition. Air conditioner motor fan replaced. Shifter cable was replaced. Right turn signal lamp replaced. Oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting.
At 8,654 miles (march 2000), a pontiac service department replaced all brake pads and resurfaced my rotors. I brought the car into the shop because it was difficult to stop the car when I applied the brakes, and the car would pulsate when the brakes were applied at high speeds.
I bought this vehicle with 13, 000 miles on it. Since I bought this car I have experience problems with my braking systems. While braking sometimes the car seem to not want to stop while braking on a down slope it shakes. I've change my brakes three times since I bought this vehicle. Mossy motor change the brakes and rotors in september, 2000 change the front rotors which were warpped and replaced the rotros and pads per bulleton. I'm still experiencing problems with this. I brought the vehicle back to mossy twice since they change it and they said that they see nothing wrong. However I still experience problems. I ask other folks who own the same type of vehicle theyr are experience the same.. This is dangerous. I am also experience problems with left front and right front windo inop regulators which had to be changed. Battery replacement and still experience problems with that. Back rear lights .. . This vehicle has had major problems. Please tell me what I can do.
When driving on interstate at 75 MPH with cruise control engaged and while attempting to slow down by depressing brake pedal, vehicle continued to pick up speed, causing unwanted acceleration. Also, tried to disengage cruise control button, and vehicle contnued to pick up speed. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer replaced some wires. But, problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further details.
Consumer heard a noise like medal to medal while putting on brakes. Vehicle shook while driving which resulted in wear on tires/ brakes and rotors. Dealer extended warranty for 2 years, and replaced pads and rotors. Problem has not been resolved. Please provide additional information.
We have had continuous problems with this vehicle. The door panels peeled off the two rear doors and were replaced, the tire pressure light continually comes on, the hinges on the driver door keep getting stuck and sometimes the door won't even shut, it will not shift into first gear, and now the rotors/brakes are out. It is currently in the shop again. We take it monthly if not more often. This is certainly a burden. The service department is not informative. They don't explain why these things happen nor do they tell us if they have ordered parts for the vehicle. We get cards in the mail when the parts are in and we must schedule yet another trip to the dealership. The vehicle is completely unreliable. The brake issue is extremely scary when we only have 16,000 miles on the vehicle. Never before have I owned such a lemon. This is our second brand new car and the other has had zero problems and it is a 1998 malibu with almost 60,000 miles. This makes no sense and pontiac is doing little to resolve these issues.
Vehicle had experienced severe vibration when appling brakes. Technician replaced front pads and rotors under warranty. *ak after repair, brake pads still grind on rotors, consumer states that there are numerous complaints and service bulletins regarding the brake problems with this vehicle.
The brakes and rotors have been replaced after approximately 3,000 miles due to warping. We have had the problem fixed 4 times and were told that the last 2 sets of brakes and rotors would fix the problem. We are now in the process of going to arbitration to get out of our lease. We will never buy another gm car again. Gm seems to think the problem exists due to our location and the way we drive. After reviewing this page, I see that our problem has affected numberous consumers just like us. How can it be resolved?
Warped rotors replaced twice under warranty needed again before 30,000 miles and dealership refuses to fix saying warrenty has run out. Bulletin exists saying that there is a problem and recommending replacement parts but not recall or payment method exits as yet. Currently anything after two replacements is blamed on driver. I have heard and seen multiple complaints on this subject but aa yet can not get satisfaction even after contacting gm and dealership.
This is the 2nd time brake rotors have been replaced. Vehicle pulsated & shook. Every 5,000 miles rotors were being replaced. Dealer felt they didn't have to repair them at this time because of average wear & tear. *ak
Excessive wear of front brake rotors, replacement needed every 3-4,000 miles. Vehicle been in dealer shop for rotors to be turned or replaced. Dealer unable to correct the problem.
Brake rotor problem since I bought car, has been replaced & repaired to many times to count. Can anyone please help me!!!.
The rear brakes needed an adjustment, the brakes were making a thumping noise, later there was a noise in the front end and the dealer found it to be the front brake pads.
Vibration and noise coming from front brakes while turning and when brakes are applied at around 60 MPH. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, both stated that it was due to rotors being warped from improper maintenance. Replaced both brake rotors and brake pads resulting in a $463.83 out of pocket expense.
When applying his brakes vehicle continued to roll, and the brake pedal went half way down to the floor. No one was injured.
When consumer is driving there is a squeaking noise. Rotors had to be replaced. When consumer applies brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of the problem.
Gm should have a recall on brake pads and rotors on the 99 grand am's.
Front passenger side brakes were worn down to the metal but the drivers side looked brand new. Nlm
I have had this car for a year now and it has been in the shop 10 -12 times for various things 3paint jobs 2 trunk leaks radio power window door molding and 3 brake jobs air cond. And my brakes still make a noise but the dealership says it is normal for these type of brakes to do this can you help me the dealership want work on my car no more but I am taking it to another dealer monday
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