Pontiac Grand Am grinding 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 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 Apr 2, 2013 · Brakes, Wheels · 90,000 miles · LA

When I go to brake there is a grinding noise and when I brake and turn to the left all three lights come n, not all the time. I have changed brakes, and rotors and am still having the problem.

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 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 Oct 18, 2010 · Brakes · 139,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that when attempting to brake, she noticed a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic stated that the brake had begun to rub against the rotors, the caliper was not locked into place and the brakes did not wear in an up and down motion but in a side-to-side motion which caused the noise the contact heard. The contact called the sales dealer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 153,000. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2009 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the window regulators continue to fail. He heard a grinding noise moments before the regulators snapped. The dealer was notified and referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer could not assist because there was no warranty or recall available. Through online research, the contact found many consumers that were experiencing this same failure. Within one year, five regulators have failed. Within the last 30 days, three regulators have snapped. Two out of the five regulators were repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 49,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that the brakes were grinding. She noticed a film on the entire windshield at night, when it is raining, or when the defrost and/or windshield wipers were activated. She also stated that the electric driver side window occasionally sticks. The dealer has been notified and refused to repair the vehicle. The current mileage was 51,000 and failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · TX

I just read the very first complaint on my car while ago..... Every single thing thats happened to her, has happened to me. I've always been told to never buy a grandam....but I couldnt really afford anything else. I needed something reliable. To make a long story short, I bought my car in september of last year. I have had little small problems, but nothing big til about 5 months after I purchased it. I kept hearing grinding noises coming from my front anxels....no one can seem to figure out that problem, so its still occuring. My drivers side window sticks and goes up and down when it wants to.... The lock pad on my drivers side, fell out and even with it, screwed down to the door panel, still wont work right. The car rides really really rough. Had everything from suspension to axles checked out, nothing seems to be wrong....but I know theres something messed up badly .... Somewhere. My ignition is my biggest problem tho. I noticed it at about 44 thousand miles.... Sometimes when I went to crank it..... It would hesitate badly and sometimes not start at all. It has gotten alot worse now..... Now all it does is click like its a battery problem.... It will click sometimes, then on the second try, it will crank with hesitation... Other times, there is no sign of a problem. My back window leaks air constantly and leaks when it rains.... The trunk leaks when it rains.... What else?? How bout everything!!!! My car sucks!!!!

Filed Nov 10, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 300 miles · DE

Grinding sound in front brakes. Dealer replaced rotors at my expense. Still making grinding noice. Breaks seem to have been a problem since I bought the car new in 2001. Recall of blinker switch. Blinking (inside above radio) noise came back after 1 year. Dealer says that recall was for the hazard lights not the turn signals? Car won't start and security light on. Have to wait 10 minutes with car in (on) position and then car will start..this information is located in the owners manual (are they expecting this problem?) dealer said at first that my key was worn out that's why it's not reading it correctly and then later stated that the sensor was bad in the ignition switch. Had to replace ignition sensor switch at my expense. Rear floor board behind drivers side gets wet. No known cause. Recently the service vehicle soon lite came on. Dealer repaired at my expense. Dealer said that the headlights were out and a part was cracked. Heater/AC buttons 1 and 2 do not work. Recently noticed that when I drive I hear grinding sounds seems to be coming from the body of the car, like it's coming unscrewed. Just took my car in for repairs of ignition switch, 4 new tires, a back seat seatbelt replacement and my drivers side automate seat adjuster was working the morning I took it in. When I picked up my car it was making a grinding sound and the seat cushion was torn. Service manager says they will replace the seat cushion but they don't think they broke the seat adjuster and the service manager says that maybe the seat adjuster just decided to go on that particular day. I'm now fighting to have them repair what they broke. I will never go to nucar pontiac in delaware for repairs again. This is the worst car I've ever owned. I think most of these problems should be recalls since many people have them. I will never buy a gm car again. Please someone help to make the car makers responsible for their poor workmanship.