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1991 Pontiac Grand Prix: brake failure
14 of the 172 complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- 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
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.
The frame broke while steering a corner at an intersection going approximately 15 MPH. Gas pedal went to the floor and couldn't stop vehicle for at least 3/4 of a block. Also replaced engine cradles.
While backing up, ABS brakes failed to work. Brake pedal wa shard, dealer checked vehicle, but could not explain the malfunction.
Rear brakes failed.
Anti-lock brakes failed without warning and consumer almost had a collison.
Ea94-041 active, brake failure (ABS) in for repair rotors and dis pads and calipers, anti-locks failes on wet and dry surface
When making a hard stop it feels like no brakes dealer replaced the rotor ,caliper and disc dealer can't find problem the drive seat belt buckle cover came off.
Ea94-041 a, rear brakes failed to operate, causing the over use of the front brakes and overheating. Tt
Pe-94-063 active, corrosion of rear disc brake, causing loss of brake effectiveness. Tt
Disc brakes failure, lockup of calipers on the rear of vehicle, ea94041- active. Tt
Brake failure, experience brake lockup, replace calipers, and disc rotors and pads, in for repair now. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix?
14 of 172 owner complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix (8%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 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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