Engine seals leak and dealer will not fix. Gmc considers it seepage and won't do a dam thing. I still have front end vibrating problems caused by rotors. They have already been replaced before. Presently trying to figure out the shacking in the front end.
2000 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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Brakes will not hold when being applied, and vehicle does not stop. Consumer stated part was replaced 7 times. Problem still reoccurring. *ak . Vehicle also had a suspension problem, the battery was replaced, and consumer was complaing of poor acceleration, dealer replaced the pcv valve and filter.
When brakes are applied vehicle will shake and brakes will make a loud noise. Had parts replaced 7 times, but problem still occurring.
Front rotors were turned, then replaced due to vibration and shaking of steering wheel when braking. At this time vehicle is at dealership for vibration when braking.
When putting on brakes above 20 MPH car shakes with brakes applied. Talked to dealer and was told it is common problem and rotors are warping and asked to dealer to check and told there would be a charge and not covered under warrenty.
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.
Brakes were grabbing/vibrating, and grinding when applied. Vehicle been to dealer on two separate occasions. After repairs were done, within two weeks or less, problem reoccured. Feel free to provide any further information.
From 8,000-19000 miles two sets of disc brakes were replaced. However, problem is reoccurring. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle had only 23000 miles on it of which e16000 miles was highway. Brakes wore out prematurely and dealer refuses to list this as a warranty item. The federal safety agency files show this to be an issue with othe grand ams of the same year. This should be a safety issue, re premature wear out, rotor damage, noisy front brakes, and vibration while stopping. Dealer has informed me that this will happen again in about the same mileage period.
While driving applied on brakes and without warning brakes failed. Dealer has replaced brake system 6 times without repairs.
I no longer own this car, but have heard from other grand am owners the same story. I feel that this is ridiculous and expensive if the car is not under warranty. I hope that something will be done about these incidents, so that future accidents can be avoided. Luckily my grand am was leased. It went back after the lease was over. I felt that it was scary and dangerous that I had to replace the front brakes after 24000 miles on the car. The car was actually leased by my mother, but I drove the car and made the payments. The name on the lease would have been dorothy cool. I hope that these claims will be investigated for the safety and well being of other gm owners.
When braking there is vibration in vehicle. Dealer replaced front rotors twice, and rear rotors three times due to warping.
Brake pads and front brake rotors were replaced five time every 3000-4000 miles due to excessive wear. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.
While driving and attempting to step on brake pedal to stop or to reduce speed, vehicle will not stop. Instead, will be involved in extended stopping distance. Dealer had repaired brakes twice. Dealer has also replaced the rotors twice, turned them once. The brake system has had to be fixed 3 times.
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.
While driving 35-40 MPH applied brakes and there was no response, brakes were constantly skipping.*ak. Consumer states while driving, left front wheel sounds loose and feel like it is going to fall off, and when pressing the brake pedal vehicle experiences a knocking, pulsation or grinding sound, dealer found front rotors warped and rear brakes not adjusted correctly.
This is my 4th new car. I always lease so I turn in my cars at 45,000+ miles. To date I have never needed new pads let alone discs prior to 45,000 miles. To date I have had my brakes replaced 2x and am now in need of a 3rd set. Two weeks ago I took my car in for soft pedal/long travel - dealer states no problem found. I am very concerned with regard to the safety of this vehicle. Note: I am very pleased with my dealer.
Steering wheel vibrates at any speed, and it is not possible to balance wheels. Dealer replaced front rotors. This did not remedy problem. After 2 more trips to dealer, consumer was told problem was tires shifting on rims. Pontiac knew this, but had no remedy.
While driving, heard a loud noise which came from front end. Took vehicle to dealer. *ak to correct the noise problem, the dealer installed new rotors and brakes in the front and back. The noise still continued and the dealer replaced the rack and pinion. Next, the dealer replaced the front wheel bearings. The dealer also agreed to replace the tires with michelin brand.
Engine is missing or coughing while stopped at red light,transmission & transaxle is slipping,car keeps pulling left to right & tires are wearing down on left side due to left front end has a major problem, both front rotors keeps wearing down,left front wheel area has a rubbing & grinding noise that can not be found, engine keeps over heating,brakes keeps pulling & pulsates when brakes are applied.
Consumer had gotten tires rotated and noticed rotors were pitted and rusted. Was not getting enough braking. Have brakes, but they are worn down. Contacted dealer, and dealer was aware of the problem, and will replace defective rotors.
From stopping front rotors overheat and warp, causing a vibration when you apply you brakes, dealer replaced rotors twice, 3rd time they said no even though car was still under warranty/ power window cable bound up in gear in motor box, causing the guides for window to break and piece attached to window to break, called dealer they said we would have to buy a $ 500.00 window just to get the piece that attaches to the window and complete window cable assemble.
Vehicle has been taken to dealer five times for rotor problems. There, consumer has heard grinding noise and pulsation when applying brakes. Has contacted dealer.
Had rotors and brake pads replaced twice, and they need to be replaced again due to vibrating and shudder when brake is applied. Dealer replaced both times, did not charge. Service person said they were having problems with rotors on the malibu's ?
Abs lights and "warning" lights are coming on dashboard, and there is vibration coming from vehicle during normal operation. Dealership has examined vehicle, and has replaced brake rotors and front wheel bearings. *akthe steering wheel shakes and the vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are applied. The vehicle fuel milage was poor about 17 mpg, also the speaker and alternator are noisy.
Terrible grinding sound while stopping and turning on in july. Rotors and brakes were shot, replaced same things in august.
Severe shaking of steering wheel when braking at any speeds over 25mph.
Car vibrates when slowing down to stop. Rotors have been replaced once, but should have been done several times. Trunk has opened twice for no reason. Fortunately nothing has been stolen out of it, but who knows when it will happen again.
When braking vehicle was vibrating. Dealer replaced warped rotors. At this time, rotors warped again. Will be replaced by dealer.
Front rotors replaced 3x and pads replaced 2x within 14 months of having vehicle and 11,276 miles. Pontiac customer service contacted 2x with complaints filed. Awaiting return call from supervisor at central florida location. Dealer states that grand am's are being brought in for 2 major items: braking system and air conditioning. Stated that problem with rotors wearing may be caused by city driving? Rotors replaed on vehicle approx. Every 3k to 5k miles. In the process of contacting bbs and attorney general as well as a certified letter to manufacturer is in progress regarding braking system problems and safety concerns.
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