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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes complaints
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When releasing parking brake caliper releases shoes from holding drums. But a malfunctioning caliper will not release rotors and damage brakes. This is the sixth time that dealer had to replace calipers. Dealer told consumer that this was common with these cars.
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.
Vehicle experiences continued failure of the rear brake components (pads,rotors and calipers), possible defect in parts.
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!
The ABS never works. The warning light is always on or flashing and the dealer told me this happens to all of the 1989-1990 grand prix. They said it would be around $1000 to fix and probably wouldn't last very long before it was broken again.
Unaccettable prices on replacement part and no rebuild part available. Master and ABS pump comibination in excess of $3500 to replace. No availalbe parts to rebuild from any sources. Only new parts to replace bad, most have same failure, leak due to crack in aluminum housing.
Abs braking system failed completely. High pressure pump stopped running and left absolutely no braking capability. Check ABS light had flashed earlier, but had gone out. Owners manual gives the impression that service brake will continue to function, but it did not.
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 braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to travel to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also problems with the struts which broke and needed to be replaced. In addition, electrical system malfuctioned, causing headlights and instrument lights to go on and off, affecting visibility and may result in an accident.
While driving at 20 MPH and upon pressing the brake pedal, it went completly to the floor. Consumer used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. However, emergency brake was not much help. Dealer was contacted.
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Everytime consumer drives vehicle and uses brakes, the brake pedal stays down on the floor, and does not release by itself unless consumer uses his toe to pull the brake back up. Dealer has been notified.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the ABS system to be inoperative. But the brakes do work. Had ABS parts replaced, but problem reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
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.
Brake pedal went all the way down to the floor on several occasions, after several repairs consumer found out it was the calipers.
Numberous brake problems, replace brakes every year, replace rotors, calipers and complete brakes.
Accelerator went to the floor on its own. Owner applied the brakes , the pedal resisted and became hard, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has not been notified.
When the brakes are applied the ABS shorts out , the vehicle slows down but will not come to a complete stop, causing the driver to collide . The dealer has replaced and repaired the ABS system prior to the incident.
Rear brake calipers failed.
Both rear rotors separated; also, calipers seized prematurely/ shord brake pad lifr due to pad size, and emergency brake mechanism slipped, resulting in loss of control/crash.
Brakes work intermittently.
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.
Fuel injectors failed.
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
Coming to a stop sign, tried to apply the brakes (anti-skid) and they failed, the result was an accident. Please descirbe.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
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