While driving about any speed could step on brakes pedal and vehicle will start vibrating due to premature/frequent wear of rotors.
1999 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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While driving could step on brake pedal and experience extended stopping distance without a prior warning.
I put new rotors and brakes on the front in september after having the car only a month. It was a demo with 18k miles on it. Now 11k miles later I need the rotors and brakes changed in the front again. I can't afford to drop $300 at midas every 6 months on brakes and rotors. There was another woman in midas at the same time with the same make car and year with the same problem which LED me here to your web site which revealed over 20 complaints of similiar nature. I just would like to know if there is a recall on these rotors or a problem with the braking system on these cars that I need to know about. Thank you.
Since this car was purchased new on november 1998 (1999 pontiac grand am) it has been in the repair shop for the following reasons: transmission was rebuilt, front end has been repaired 3 times, brakes repaired (warped rotors), air bag cover warped and was replaced, door paneling came off and was replaced with new paneling, glove box door was loose.
Three failures (at 17,741; 27,336; and 38,974 miles) with warped front disc brake rotors. Gm now says that failure is due to improper driving habits or improperly torqued lug nuts. The lug nuts were not removed since the last failure. Gm will not say what type of driving habits causes rotor failures. Car develops a severe "shimmy" when applying brakes at high speeds.
Internal radio failure causing radio clock display and light not to work intermittently. Nlm
Front end shakes when brakes applied. Dealer replaced front rotors because they were warped. Dealer stated there was a tech bulletin issued. Front rotors replaced 2/18/2000. Problem seems to be repaired with newer rotors that dealer says are upgraded/stronger.
Vehicle was taken to the dealership because the brakes were making a terrible grinding noise. Rotors were turned once at 3,000 miles, and replaced at 11,000 miles. At 12,200 miles, brakes & fuel injector leakage, making a terrible noise like once before. Vehicle will be taken to the dealership.*ak.et.
The source of the problem is unidentified by the dealerships I've been to for service. The car will periodically violently pull to either side (has occured on both sides), thrved out of control, the brakes in general are poor and don't stop the car well; I have to downshift the automatic in order to stop at times, the locks quit working and needed reprogrammed three times, the car has lost power while driving and took a few minutes to restart. There are other problems with the car (such as rear windshield rattles, poor gas mileage 14 city, 19 highway, bad gas gauge) but they are not the major safety problems. I have almost been in several accident between the brakes and the 'violent pulling' but pontiac keeps telling me nothing is wrong with the car since they can not replicate the problem. The problem occurs intermitantly. I was told the car's lease would be repurchased, another time pontiac promised to replace the car if I took it in three more times, I have complied with their wishes, but they are now insisting that I start bringing the car back for service more. The car has been in 9 times, 7 for major safety problems. The state lemon laws says after 3 times I should have a refund or replaced vehicle, my choice, but pontiac, and the dealership either don't return my calls, or when pontiac does call they tell me to keep taking the car back for service. In the mean time the car is a serious risk to myself and other motorists or pedestrians being that I've lost control of the car more than 10 times in the past. I seriously hope that this issue doesn't keep getting bumped around. I'm going to send my info to the bbb, but that will take up to 40 days or more for a reply, in the mean time (I'm a medical student) I need to drive to fulfill my requirements to become a physician, and I'm placing myself and others at risk because pontiac will not abide the law.
Shakes badly while braking rotors have been turned. Already I am told its my fault by dealer.
Front brake rotors had to be turned at 7737 .this suggests either substandard materials or substandard mfg. The rotors can and should only be turned no mre than 3 times in thier life, turning them this early creates a great deal of concern for mysekf and the quality of parts used in the mfg. Of my automobile which my family rides in. Thank you.
I have had many other problems with this car, but not any to hurt anyone. No safety defec listed in summary.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Since new, car has been at dealer 7-times for vibration in front end, 5 times for excessive steering backlash, 3 times for steering wheel shimmy during braking, and 2 times for engine high temperature. (5 tires have been replaced. 4 rims have been replaced. 3 sets of brake rotors have been replaced. Power steering pump replaced. Power rack and pinion unit replaced. Front end aligned. Tires balanced 9 times.) vibration still exists at highway speeds with car pulling to the right. Dealer wants to replace tires again along with one more rim. Car engine temperature goes up to 230 degrees, dealer says it is normal. Steering wheel still shimmies during braking and during highway speeds. Front tires show cupping and premature wear patterns with only 4000 miles since being replaced. Seems like dealer(s) do not want to solve problem. I would like a new car, but dealer does not want to give me one.( dot number: 91s s2 tire size: p225/50r16 )
While trying to park vehicle was in reverse and placed into drive, it suddenly accelerated, brakes were applied to stop the vehicle, but the rpms were very high. Dealer has been contacted.
Had second service done for same failure 10/14/99, 12312miles.
While driving at 35 MPH on wet pavement applied the brakes and the ABS system kicked in and locked up, causing the consumer not to have any brakes. Then consumer hit another vehicle on the back passenger's side, and neither air bag deployed.
When driving at any speed and applying the brake's pedal is soft, and it feels like consumer is pumping the brakes, entire vehicle shakes.
The braking system malfunction causing extended stopping distance which may result a crash. Dealer replaced the braking pads and rotors 2xs. Please provide further information and VIN#. Mjs
So far there were 3 incidents where front (drive side) brake get frizzing/tight while making a turn at less than 25 MPH . You can hear squeezing sound....while making turn & using brake padel together....I reported first incident of freezing brake to dealer in april 99 ( it was cold day..40f).few days ago same thing happened....I have not reported last incident to dealer....on first incident they there is nothing wrong...or they can not dulicate my problem. I need help from you . Thank you.
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When going down a hill at any speed and applying the brakes,, the brakes shake uncontrollably. Brake pads and rotors have been replaced. Vehicle has been to the repairshop twice, and the dealer can't determine the cause 0f the problem.
Brake calipers sticking causing excessive wear of other brake components. Mjs
Front brake pads and rotors prematurely wear every 3,000 miles, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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Dealer repaired problem twice before 12,000 miles w/o charge. Vehicle was returned with same problem at 23,000 miles, and they reported that it was a failure to adjust rear brakes. The problem has since gotten worse. The vehicle was returned to them for the same warped rotor problem at 31,000 miles, and they now state that it was abuse on the brakes that caused the failure. The first two times , they repaired them promptly. Now they say that it not a warranty item. How could the brakes have a similar problem for the third time, and now,finally, not be under warranty?
Vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with brake system, causing vehicle to vibrate whenever the brake pedal is applied. Dealer notified.
Steering shutters under braking on highway/trip due to resetting on startup.
Within 8,000 miles the front and rear brake pads and rotors have been replaced on two occasions, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
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