Consumer states his daughter's front rotors had to be turned down at eight thousand miles, which was no charge, but when she had to go back at twenty four thousand miles, there was a charge of four hundred dollars, consumer states rotors were making a noise in the inside, consumer's wife also owns the same vehicle but not enough information was given.
2000 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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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.
Pulsation in brakes @ 22000 mi. Brown pontiac toledo ack. Problem; refused to fix.
I have had 3 sets of brakes and rotors on this car in just over 1 year. I will contact my dealer tomorrow regarding the brakes. They need to be replaced again. I have 14340 miles on the car, the last set of brakes were put on at 11900.
Vehicle accelerated, 6 times, applied brakes, but would not stop vehicle. Consumer has to shut off ignition. Took vehicle to dealer 6 times, replaced computer twice, could not remedy situation.
The brakes, when wet, in the rain, will not stop the vehicle within a safe distance must lift butt off of the seat pushing on the brake to stop when wet, and even then antilocks wont come on, because there is not enough grip. This problem occurred when brand new, and cause me to hit a parking block after washing my car in the new 2001 year. I didn't not recognize the problem was that bad when wet untill rain of the new year pursued. The brakes had always been stiff (hard to use). While it has 28,000 miles on it now, the brakes when dry are a little better, pads are hardly worn at all, and when wet still will not stop the car..and even vibrates (not ABS).
Steering wheel shake occurs when brakes are slightly worn and brakes are hot/ 4-17-2001 at 12.45pm I called larry miller pontiac in boise for a-17-2001 at 12.45pm I called larry miller pontiac in boise for an appointment after identifying myself and my problem I was hung up on/ I called pontiac customer relations to report incident was given a case number c03861319 and advised to take car to another pontiac dealer for repairs/ 4-24-2001 car was repaired by larry miller pontiac in caldwell idaho/ so far the steering shake is gone/ on 4-25-2001 my wife returned to larry miller pontiac in boise idaho to obtain a copy of the warranty work done on the front brakes/ she was told that they had erased our service history and that we were not welcome again in their shop.
Brakes -excessive vibration when brakes applied - dealer replace brake pads and rotors/ engine - rattles on start up for a few seconds. Dealer flushed engine, said carbon deposits had built up.
There are repeated brake problems; rotors and pads have a lot of pulsation in them. Vehicle has had three sets of rotors put on and two sets of pads installed. Contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced rotors and pads. But problem still occurs.
I had the original rotors resurfaced b/c of vibration. The dealer finally replaced them, and now I've had those resurfaced 2 more times. There is definately a problem when you've had a new veh in the shop 4 times for the same complaint!!!!
While traveling and when depressing brake pedal vehicle pulsated. Please provide further information.
The front end brakes continually pulsate, consumer has been to the dealership numerous times for resurfacing and replacement, tsb#00-05-23-002 was issued regarding this problem with the brake system, however the problems continue.
Brakes pulsate when slowing or stopping from a high rate of speed. Rotors were turned at 7,000 miles and changed at another date. Problem is occurring for the 3rd time now. Dealership will not help me with the correction. I was told my warranty will only cover 1 rotor change, but the problem is still there and I believe pontiac should stand behind their product and correct the error.
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).
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.
Brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times within 17000 miles. I notice problem when I brake and the car shakes uncontrollably making it hard to steer.
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At 3,000 miles excessive wear of brake rotors/ pads and hub. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on five occasions. They turn rotors and rear drums twice, and replaced hub. Problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
I have had the brakes replaced under warranty because of pulsation when braking at high speeds. That was corrected but still having brake problems. The car has an increased stopping distance and the pedal feels too low to the ground. I have to push the brakes all the way down in order to stop. I don't believe that in a real emergency that the car could stop in time to avoid impact. I'm calling the delearship tomorrow to have fixed but I don't believe it will be covered under warranty.
Brake caliper bolts separated on front brakes. Dealer has repaired vehicle four times for this problem.
Bought the car brand new,the car constantly shaked and vibrated when braking or at high speeds the rotors had to be turned they were warped,,and the motor is failing puffing blue smoke out and can smell it inside the vehicle.
I found the first problem of vibration around 3000k and there was no forseable problem. Around 6000k the shuttering began and the dealer said they were to shave the rotors and pads. Around 9000k another shutter and the service manager said they should have replaced it in the first place. It has happened again and I'm calling them tomorow to fix it again.
Intermittently, upon starting vehicle ABS warning light and brake light would come on and remain on. When applying brakes, brakes did not respond in a normal manner, and driver would have to press on the pedal extremely hard. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer was not able to duplicate this problem right away. Finally, control module was replaced which seemed to correct the problem.
Front brake rotors failed on several occasions causing hard vibration when braking. Nlm
Brakes were not tightened enough during manufacturing. Dealer said that rotors loosened during shipping which caused rotors to warp brakes pads to fail. Dealer wasn't trying to remedy problem, and didn't offer a loaner vehicle.ak
Every 3000 miles approximately I have had to have the brakes and rotors on the front end replaced due to them warping. The dealrship garage keeps assuring me they are putting on an improved design by gmac and that it won't happen again. But just today when applying the brakes the noise and shaking restarted.
The ABS light stay on and the brakes malfunctioned, resulting extended stopping distance which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.
Brake pedal is too low, and when brakes are applied, they will not work at all. Also, extended stopping distance could happen.
Brake rotors warped, and dealersip said they were not in warranty.
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