1991 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes problems

Filed Nov 8, 2003 · Brakes · WA

I have a 1991 pontiac grand prix w/ a 3.4l v-6 and I have been having problems w/ the brake system since 1999. I was driving down the street and the brakes would work one second and not the next ( would get really stiff and firm, no assist), so a couple days later it just went stiff for good. I decided to check the car for the brake fuses and found the ABS pump fuse had burnt out. I replaced and as soon as I stepped on the brake it went soft for a split second and then stiff again. Had a friend watch the fuse and he said as soon as I stepped on the brake it blew the fuse. No matter what I do I can not fix this issue and the dealership is trying to charge me a couple thousand dollars for the booster that is faulty. This is such a popular issue her in washington that people constantly keep an eye out for these cars in the junk yard so they can have first chance at pulling the units out to fix faulty ones. There needs to be a recall on this no matter how old the car is! I have over $8,000 dollars under the hood to keep it and still cant fix this issue.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Brakes · MD

Brake pedal goes to the floor causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Ph

Filed Sep 29, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Vehicle's master cylinder failed. Mr

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

The alternator/starter go out every 6 months, the fuel pump has been replaced 8 times, the left turn signal does not blink, the brakes go out every 6 months, I think there was a recall on the brake system. The power steering has to be refilled every 100 miles. The drivers side power window does not work. The window is down about an inch and will not go up or down.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

While driving during day time vehicle was fine. But, at night noticed vehicle would idle high & start to overheat. Vehicle would stutter like it was stalling. Applied brakes & vehicle failed to stop. Also, smoke would be coming inside of vehicle from under hood. Problems were intermittent.

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Body, Brakes · PA

Power steering fluid is leaking.

Filed Oct 8, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN · crash · 1 injury

I entered my auto on the evening of 10/4/00 at 8:10pm and turned key to start. I did not at any time depress gas pedal. After engine started, I allowed RPM's to setttle down and put my foot on the brake. Put transmission in "reverse" and let up on the brake. The immediately started moving in reverse in an uncontrolled acceleration (s?). I set my foot on the brake and there was no response. The brake pedal did not move. The car kept speeding up until it hit a tree, broadside. The total distance was about 20-25 feet, but the car was "totalled." this is the 2nd time this has happened, except on the previous occasion, the auto stopped in about 3 feet. Two times since the purchase of the auto, I have had to stop suddenly and, it seemed to me, that the brakes worked the way ABS brakes are suppose to, but I'm not sure. A witness who saw the accident estimated that the automobile was racing in reverse about 20-30 MPH,before it struck the tree, but only a guess. (dot number: n/a tiresize: n/a)

Filed Sep 19, 2000 · Brakes · IL

This problem has been listed as a common problem on carpoint.com. Here is the url for that problem http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/usedsingleyear/pontiac/grand%20prix/1991.asp#engine the other problems listed have also occurred with the car. It first appeared on june 24 1997 and the failure occurred at 20 MPH. There is a complete loss of braking due to this. It happens with little or no warning at all. The brakes on the car have less than 20,000 miles on them. I will be sending a letter to pontiac and gm withing 1 day.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Brakes · OH

While traveling and when depressing brake pedal vehicle would continue to travel, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Brakes, Lights · FL

Rear brake lights stay on after releasing brake pedal. Car was dropped off at palm pontiac service department a total of 9 times from 11/4/99 to 7/24/00. The repairs performed on thses 9 visits included replacing ABS brake master cylinder, replacing brake light switch, adjusting brake light switch and adjusting brake pedal. Problem still persists as of 9/5/00 when I contacted wayne turner, service director at palm pontiac and he adviced me to contact pontiac customer service. I called pontiac customer assistance center at !-800-762--2737 and spoke to patrick clemmins. He gave me a request # c01463354 and send he would check with his superior and call me back.