2001 Pontiac Grand Am brakes problems

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Brakes · 170,000 miles · AL

Grinding noise when I apply the brakes.also grabbing when I apply the brakes.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 79,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact rear ended another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained chest and left knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but there was an increase in braking distance. The emergency brake was engaged in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. In addition, the contact heard a grinding noise emitting from the front of the vehicle as well as a vibration on the pedals and the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 240,000 miles · FL

Fuel system, gasoline details: @ times you can smell gas on the inside of the recently put $690 into changing the entire fuel system before that it cost me $1100 for the entire coolant system $250 for coil pack and cover frequently sparkplugs changed out the AC buttons wont allow the AC to turn on I live in the south we burn up down here with no AC in a car and again on this past sunday I just put another 4170 into sparkplugs and coil packs only to find out that all my problems are caused from the cars security anti - theft device that is defective I lose power no RPM's car will die in the middle of the interstate that I have to drive in downtown greeville sc and towns like atlanta and chattanooga tn the small things are the radio the lights the headlamps don't shine no brighter than a candle on a birthday cake not to mention that I go thru breaks and tires like they are candy it seems to wear a groove on the inside back passenger tire and the front drivers side makes this loud grinding noise that I think could be the brake booster ball not sure on that but I have spent enough money on this car to keep it going I could have bought 2 new vehicles can someone please have pontiac look into recalls.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 108,000 miles · FL

When driving the car the brakes will lock up making a grinding noise like something is about to brake somewhere in between the brake pedal and wheels it makes this loud grinding like metal on metal not sure because I have to replace brakes about every 2 - 3 months and rotors and calipers.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time when braking. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated she could hear a clunking noise coming from the suspension system while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the suspension failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · GA

When I try to use my signals it wont work, they wont come on, it also lile to have caused an accident, when I crank the car up ot makes a loud noise for about five minutes, or sometimes it wont start, I have to wait thirty minutes, before it could crank on numerous occasions, it has done that, I also have to keep replacing brakes for this car, my coolant jug I have replaced that many of times and its still has a leak in it I have to put coolant in there four times a week, and also if im making a left my steering wheel it gets stuck sometimes.

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the brakes made a noise and began to vibrate while driving approximately 15 MPH. A local mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the security light illuminated whenever she tried to start the vehicle. She had to wait approximately 10 minutes, remove the key from the ignition, and then the vehicle began to function normally. The speedometer also began to malfunction. General motors was notified but the contact has not received a response from them. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileages were approximately 84,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · VA

I purchased my 2001 grand am gt in 2002. So far since I've owned the car, I seem to replace the breaks every 10,000 miles or every year, I have had the rotors replaced twice within the last 5 years, replaced the alternator and fuel pump. Now, my ABS lights continue to go on and most recently, my car will not start it seem every two weeks (I hope I am not away from home when this happens) - the security light has been coming on and have to keep the key in the "on" position for 10 minutes and then try to start the car - my garage told me it was a security code problem that only the dealer can fix. I have only 90,000 miles on the car and now, I need a rack and pinion which will cost me another $900.00 (I spent approx $500 dollars on the car in the last 6 months). My break pad wear out at least yearly (I am retired and don't even drive the car long distance). Now my ABS lights are constantly coming on, even though the garage said he found nothing wrong and I need to take it to the dealer. The car is pretty - but will never buy another pontiac again - I can't afford to keep it in the garage every three months (so it seems) and need a reliable car - not one that doesn't start once every two weeks because now my security systems is messed up. Also, have had problems with 1 and 2 on the AC settings (wouldn't work at all) - and of course, paid to have that fixed. Please help me.

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 44,000 miles · VA

While driving a 2001 pontiac grand am the ABS, track off and service engine soon lights came on at the same time.