2000 Pontiac Grand Am: brake failure

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds during inclement weather, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed causing the contact to crash. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. It was unknown if there was a police report filed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle experience the failure directly related to recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 147,751 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

It is my belief that this vehicle may also have had a ignition switch problem like later models. I believe that looking into these faulty ignition switches in earlier models should be investigated. For the last 3.5 years I have just explained my daughters accident as just an automobile accident, but after seeing some of the crash scene photos from a newer vehicle accidents they seem too familiar to what my daughters accident looked like. The airbags were never deployed, the ABS brakes did not work, the skid marks showed no sign of braking only sliding. If you investigate fatality accidents with earlier model gm cars the death toll will most likely be greater than the 13 that gm is currently admitting to. Please investigate older model cars so that people who have lost loved ones can have real closure and not just speculation.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 30,000 miles · NC · crash

While approaching incoming traffic, the consumer applied the brake and the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle at 25-35 MPH. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. *ak the vehicle also surged forward. There was a defective part that was causing the brake pads to wear.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · OH · crash

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle in a head on collision. Driver was not injured. Both frontal driver 's and passenger air bags did not deploy. The insurance company had the vehicle towed to the body shop.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Brakes · RI

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the driver's side tire. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced.

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. This caused loss of braking and steering power. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, although the fuel module was replaced twice.

Filed Jun 2, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Brakes failed on two separate occasions. The first failure occurred at apprx. 9,000 miles and the second occurred at approx. 25,000 miles. The dealer did a complete overhaul to the braking system at 10,000 miles however would not fix them free of charge on the second visit. The replacement parts were still under warranty but the dealer did not honor the warranty. Being a loyal gm customer I expected a lot more from the dealer and gm, they should stand by their products, especially when they are substandard. There is no reasion that the brakes should have failed twice in less than 25,000 miles. I can't say anything positive about my experience with gm and bill rapp pontiac this time around and next time I'm in the market for a new car, gm will be off my wish list.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Brakes · WA

While driving applied on brakes and without warning brakes failed. Dealer has replaced brake system 6 times without repairs.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving on the freeway and my pontiac vehicle's ABS brakes failed. There should have been sufficient time to stop. The brake went all the way to the floor and would not slow the car down at all. The car only had 15,000 miles on it and was recently checked out by the dealer. I almost crashed into the car in front of me because of congestion. Luckily, there was a carpool lane open on the left driver's side. To avoid rear-ending the car in front of me I checked my side view mirror and saw a van approaching a little ways back. I quickly changed lanes and the van crashed into the rear end of my car.

Filed May 30, 2001 · Brakes · OK

Rotors and pads had to be replaced five times already, and that happened every few miles. Dealer had to lubricate pads to improve problem. *ak consumer states there have been no complete brake failure or an accident, but brakes are very noisy when braking.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Brakes · FL · fire

Brakes failed when applied, would overheat and caught fire. Vehicle would stop. Took to mechanic & brake pads & rotors replaced. Lower control & caliper boots had burned. Brakes have been replaced 3 times for same problem. No indication what was causing problem. [xxx] *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Brakes · OH · crash · 1 injury

When applying my brakes to stop my car, the car began to shake and the car wouldn't stop. I was trying to stop, but I couldn't. I ended up hitting the car in front of me, and they hit the car in front of them as a result. The rotors were replaced under warranty once before for this same problem. Four other people who have driven my car told me that they had problems with the brakes as well. I had made plans to drop the car off at the dealer to get the brakes looked at on monday, 12/18/2000, but the brakes failed on 12/17/2000, causing the accident.