There have been many brake failures since owning this vehicle, including one complete when on road. The fire in steering column stopped, then happened several times later. What has been done about brakes and ignition/steering fires in this vehicle. There are "sister" models of buick and olds which have the same problems. Please respond.
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix: brake failure
16 of the 176 complaints about the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
It is bad enough that this system failure is quite expensive, however the reason for my complaint is that everything you read and hear tells you that with this system failure you should have "normal" brakes. However, what I found out is that with the failure of antilock brakes... You have no brakes. I was very fortunate that they failed when I was traveling at a slow speed and no traffic around. The public should know the potential danger of this system! Lives may depend upon it. My system has been very well maintained since I purchased this vehicle and yet without warning was put into a potentially life threatening situation. I would hate to have thought that my 17 year old daughter could have been the one driving when this occurred, she is not an experienced driver and could have panicked and had terrifying consequences. This type of failure is totally unacceptable for a "safety" feature! Seems to me that it is more of a money maker and sense of false security!
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to build the brakes back up. Dealer replaced the master cylinder 2 times, as well as the front brake rotors and pads. Problem still exists.
Emergency brake cable broke 1994; ball joints broke onceon street; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance. Please provide any details.
Owner has ABS brakes,he states that brake fluid leaks out and that when vehicle is being driven on ice the ABS does not function correctly.owner further notes that the brake piston used in these type of vehicles is too long which causes excess back pressure, resulting brake leakage and loss of brakes.
Abs brake failure; when driving dashboard red light came on first and then yellow light, brakes began to grab, in for reapairs, replaced ABS system.
Emergency brake failure, the piston is frozen, and will not go in & out of the caliper. *ak
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Rear caliper slides/locks up causing increase braking power; replaced 3 times within 4 1/2 years; also, causes emergency brake failure. Tt
Brakes failed 2 years ago, replaced, failed again; pedal goes to floor; increased stopping. Tt
Brakes failed.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?
16 of 176 owner complaints about the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (9%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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