I have noticed a grinding and squeaking sound when I push on my brakes. I will have to replace my brake pads again for the fourth time. The place where I buy them from has informed me that this is an unusually high number of brake pads for a car that is only 3 years old.
2001 Pontiac Grand Am brakes complaints
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Purchased 2001 pontiac grand am gt new november 2000. Six months later metal to metal grinding noise and vibration in front - dealer stated rotors warped and replaced under warranty. Six months later front brake pads replaced to same condition - rotor turned. Six months later another set of front brake pads. Still have grinding noise especially at speed under 30 MPH-especially bad when turning. Front tires constantly losing air. Goodyear eagle rs p225/50r16 original tires 42,000. Plan to contact local goodyear dealer, general motors & goodyear national customer service after reading complaints exactly like mine.
Fuel pump does not work. Dealer notified. *ak the fuel gauge , fuel injectors, fan, lights, door locks, computer chip, oil leak, brakes, blinkers had to be replaced. Gmac had been notified on several occasions and had refused to cooperative in fixing the defects. These were known defects. Gmac refused to fix under warranty and refused under the lemon law. *scc
I am an owner of a 2001 pontiac grand am se 4dr. 2.4 4 cylinder vehicle. Consumer is concerned about a braking problem that has occurred recently. Whenever the front brakes are applied they pulsate and drag the car to a stop. I have been informed that gm has had multiple problems with other consumers complaint regarding this same issue. It must be so pervasive that gm has issued a service bulletin to its mechanics. See. Gm bulletin no. 00-05-23-002b. I have been wondering why there hasn't been a recall over this safety issue. Not only does it affect the pontiac grand am but it also affects the chevy malibu 97-03, olds cutlass 97-99 and olds alero 99-03. If you investigate your own web site there are more and more complaints posted. Something needs to be done before an accident does occur. Incidentally, I am also having a problem with my turn signal/hazard lights intermintently working. This problem has been pinpointed at the hazard light switch which I haven't replaced just yet. I understand that there is an open investigation going on over this issue.
At 23,000 miles had problem with my brakes pulsating, I took it to the dealer, they had to replace the brakes and rotors. At 41,000 miles had problems with the brakes pulsated again, it usually happens at speeds above 45, which makes it had to keep control over the vehicle, the dealer said my brake pads were fine, but I should have the rotors resurface when I get my brake pads replaced. At 43,000 miles had problems with the front end ( on the drivers side) and steering. The front ends was making alot of noise when I went over bumps like samething was broken, and it was going to fall apart . The steering, when going over 45 miles per hour with a 25 degree right turn would jerk, but if I had the ets off, the steering would be come very loose, making it seems like I had no steering at all. The dealer fixed the problem with the front end, which they tighten and lube, but did not find any problem with the steering.
Consumer noticed after pressing the brakes, the vehicle and the steering wheel started to shake. The vehicle was on its third set of brakes. *ak
My car shakes violently when braking. I have had the brakes replaced 4 times since buying it and haven't felt safe driving it since about the third day after I bought it. I am not driving it wrong, as the mechanics say. There is no reason you should hve to have the brakes done 4 times before 60,000 miles (rotors twice, once I wouldn't let them since it had just been done and was out of warranty). I wonder how long you will let this continue before someone gets killed. I will be watching for that complaint.
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The driver side and passenger side wheel barrel squeaks and make loud noises. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
Bought car brand new. Returned car to dealer twice for grinding noise in front brakes. Each time they told me they could not find any problems. Last time it was in, dec. 02 at approx. 18,000 mi. They told me my tires were low on air???? Now it has 25,148 mi. Took car in for third time with grinding brakes, this time they tell me I need front pads and rotors that are not covered under warranty at a cost of $350.00. The service manager also told me that these cars are know for unusually brake wear. I asked for assistance on the repairs since I had the car in previously for brake grinding noise and they could not find anything. Also asked them why, in dec. 02, they didn't tell me that my brake pads should be replaced soon as they must of been worn down pretty good at that time. Their reply was that my brakes apparantly were ok at that time.....bull!! You cann't tell me that at 18,000 miles the brakes look that good where you don't say anything to the customer but 7,000 miles later you need to replaced the brake pads and rotors. Also, they offered me 10% off the total bill as their assistance to me. Itold them to keep their 10 %. I pulled car out of they shop and had a local repair shop that I trust perform the identical same work for $200.00. I have all failed parts if anyone wants to inspect them, just notify me. After reviewing your service bulletins, various other customer complaints and several other articles, I really believe that pontiac has a front end brake problem that they do not want to admit to and I think that someone should look into this problem before the problem turns deadly.
Brakes grind only when air conditioner is on.
Brake rotors are wearing out, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
There are 3- 2001 grand am's in my family and 1- 2000 grand am. All 4 cars had to have the brakes replaced before 40,000 miles.......
When the brakes were depressed they made a loud noise and didn't hold. The vehicle coasted to a stop which almost caused an accident. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not find the cause of the problem
The brake line separated from the caliper.
I have owned my 2001 grand am since the later part of 2000 and for the past two and half years I have had nothing but problems with the barkes. I have went thru three sets of pads and it has made a grrinding noise after about two months of ownership. The ABS light is know starting to come on and this car is the one my wife uses on a daily basis and I am worried that due to the frequency of barke problems it is not safe for her to drive. The car only has 41,000 miles and partly due to we do not trust the vehicle and due to the low book value of the car we will lose if we try to trade but are put into a psotion to for know hold on to it.
Consumer stated that when driving and brakes are applied the car shudders excessively. Dealer has done a complete overhaul of brake system replacing master cylinder, calipers, rotors and pads, but problem continues to occur. Consumer stated has had vehicle repaired by dealer 4x in an attempt to repair brake issues. Ts
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Mr
While traveling about 65mph on highway applied brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor. Then, vehicle started smokimg from underneath.
I have had rotor problems with the car since I purchased it. The day I drove it off the lot I could feel the grinding of the front brakes but thought it was just new and needed to break in. What it does is when I slow down to a stop, especially from highway speeds, I can hear the grinding and rattling of the brakes and the pedal with the steering wheel wobbling to the point it is hard to control. The car is progressivley becoming worse and the stopping distance is becoming much longer as I drive it. I have not taken it to the dealer because from what I know from others who purchased the same car, the dealer seem to want grind the rotor down which does nothing. I believe it is larger problem than that and there should be a recall/examination before soembody get hurt.
Brakes locked up, resulting in an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
When braking at various speeds steering wheel vibrates. Dealer has resurfaced front rotors at 9000 miles, and they need to be replaced again.
Brakes pulsate and front end shakes when stopping. Harder stops produce more violent shakes. Brakes make a grinding noise, especially when wet. During 4 regular service calls to the dealer the issue was brought up and no problems could be found. Rotors were resurfaced at 6000 miles. The problem became progressively worse. We were told "the pads fell apart" at 25,000 miles and the rotors would need to be resurfaced for the second time and that it isn't covered under warranty.
I have had rotor problems with the car since I purchased it. The day I drove it off the lot I could feel it but thought it was just because it was brand new and needed to loosen up. What it does is when I slow down to a stop, especially at higher speeds coming off the highway, I can hear grinding, the steering wheel and brake pedal wobble. It's really noticeable when it has been raining outside. I took it to the dealer one week after I bought it and they grinded the rotors down and told me it was defective rotors from the factory. It started doing it again after about 2 weeks, I took it back about 2 months later and the dealer replaced the rotors. Once again I was told that defective rotors were used to replace the original defective rotors. It started doing it again so I took it back to the dealer in october, they test drove it and said it sounds a little funny and that I probably am driving it wrong. It was noticeable at 35 miles per hour and I drove it off the lot with it. It is still constantly doing it and it scares me at times because I know my stopping distance has to be longer now. I haven't taken it back to the dealer because it is embarrassing because I know they think I'm doing something wrong. I think a recall should be done, at least to replace the defective rotors with ones that work. Pontiac called me after the first incident because I submitted a bad service survey to them after all the problems the dealership gave me but never heard from them after the second and third incidents.
While traveling at 35 MPH vehicle kept locking up. Took vehicle to a mechanic who stated a bolt fell out of left front caliper. Cause unknown. Took to dealer, and they replaced bolt calipers. *ak vehicle is under warranty.
Consumer stated vehicle experiences a vibration/pulsation, and there is an extreme grinding noise when raining or wet, vehicle has been in the dealership on several ocassions due to the rotors being warped.
While driving, brakes malfunctioned. Rotors had to be replaced for second time. *ak the consumer was told by the service manager there was a recall on the rotors but it was not for this vehicle.
Since nov 2001, both front rotors have been resurfaced twice and replaced once. This seems to becoming a monthly occurance with a potential for major problems.
Every three months since date of purchase consumers has had to replace brake rotors. Dealer is unable to remedy the problem. Please provide further details.
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