1997 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes problems

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,300 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, when the heating system was activated, the contact noticed that the head lights failed without warning. The contact also noticed that the information system in the dashboard would fail when the heat was activated. In addition, the contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,300. Updated 04/08/16*lj the consumer stated the brake module needs to be replaced. Updated 05/16/16.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Brakes · 174,000 miles · MD

Traveling approximately 30 MPH down a dual lane (each way) heavily traveled road when I attempted to stop the car & the brake pedal went to the floor. After I was able to stop, I discovered brake fluid was dripping from the underside of the automobile where the brake line had apparently ruptured. Rear brake lines were replaced at a cost of $700 by a professional mechanic at a local garage............ I own 2 pontiac grand prixs ( a 1997 & 1998) and only 1 month earlier ( 08/14/12), the 1998 pontiac also had a similar brake line rupture........unbelievably, 2 years later on sept 27, 2014 the 1997 pontiac again had a brake line failure, where at this time I was traveling approximately 40 MPH down a dual lane highway approaching an intersection where I had a stop sign & was unable to stop, traveling thru the intersection, avoiding a collision and was able to finally stop off the side of the road after pulling into a vacant parking lot............based on my experience & 50 years experience driving, I consider these pontiac brake lines to be made of inferior material that due to their parallel placement in bracketing running along the underside of the vehicle are extremely subjected to corrosion & failure..........auto brake lines should be required by the government to be made of high quality stainless steel since they are a critical safety item in every vehicle. The brake lines on these pontiacs make them potential time-bombs on the roadway!

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 171,750 miles · KS

The engine shuts off while driving down the road. When the engine quit running, the oil light and alternator light didn't come on just the anti-lock brake light, also the tachometer stayed at 2000 RPM. I put the car in neutral and tried, but couldn't get the engine to start. Pulled over to the side of the road and tried several times before finally starting. I had to put transmission in the park position, and the key all the way off, then start the engine. I had the crankshaft sensor replaced, but made no difference. Its happened 6 times in the last 5 months and 300 miles. I quit driving it until I can get another car.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 58,000 miles · NM · fire

It was around 7:30 pm in november of 2001 when I was driving my son to his friends home down the street from where I live. We were driving at about 25 miles per hr and were nearing the friends home when smoke appeared to be coming from under the engine hood. I immediately turned into the friends driveway and my son opened the hood to take a look and flames came out, my engine was on fire. He doused it with dirt from the ground. There was damage to the electrical parts, underhood, and engine area. The car was taken to an authorized dealership and repaired to the best of their ability, but issues continue to arise to the point where the car is now parked as more repairs are needed. I was told to expect other problems to surface by the service manager at the dealership.

Filed May 5, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 98,000 miles · MO

The ebcm (electronic brake control module) has gone out. This effect the power steering and the anti-lock brakes. The problem is that a new cost $700.00. Our gtp doesn't have traction control and we are unable to find a used or reman. Ebcm w/o traction control. The nose cone on the supercharger is also bad. It has a rattle in it that won't go away. It was that way when we bought the car with 68,000 miles on it, now has 102,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · OR

Most recent complaint is, heated driver seat gets too hot and makes it hard to stay seated. Heater blower quit working. Have had to replace the alternator every 3rd year (3 times). Have had oil pan gasket and valve cover leakage. Power steering failed to make left hand turns. Headlights continue to have poor range and visibility even with bulb replacement. Car lurches forward when starting up engine. Outside temperature display keeps wrong temperature. A.m. Radio would not work. Water pump had to be replaced. Abs light stayed on. Air bag light came on when going over bumps in road.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 80,000 miles · GA

This is the worst automobile I have ever owned. It is nickel and diming me to death. Both back windows are being held up in place by sticks that I have proped under them. The front passenger window I paid $300 to have repaired. The steering locked up on me and I had to dish out $500 to get that repaired, gm recalled it a couple of weeks after that, thank god I got some of my money back for that repair. The passengers side head light lens cover fell off $75 to replace that. I am presently working on the brake transmission shift indicator which I just called the dealer for a price on the part and am told it will be $224.07 for the part and probably $115 for the labor. The engine leaks oil I had my wife take it to the shop for them to take a look at and they told her that no leaks were evident. Well the oil in my driveway is coming from somewhere. I will never own another gm product in my life again. Not even if it is given to me and 10,000 to use toward the repairs of it.

Filed Sep 14, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 50,431 miles · IL

Egr valve made of cheap plastic. Headlight lens falling off car. Faulty hydraulic modulator and exhaust system.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

The steering wheel failed to turn to the left, instead it turned completely around. *jb. Also the vehicle experienced problems with the alternator, rack and pinion, brakes, seats, windows, battery, bulbs, steering pump, and the sun roof leaked. Ph

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · AZ

About 1 out of 50 times applying brakes, the ABS system activates the ABS motors on the master brake cylinder, causing a brief (1/2 to 1 second) loss of brakes. Additional brake pedalis not effective during this time. Clicking noise from ABS motors and brake master cylinder. Able to reproduce the ABS motors activating for 1/2 to 1 second by: with key off, apply brake, start engine, release brake. When brake lights turn off, ABS motors run for 1/2 to 1 second. Unable to depress brake pedal during this time.removing ABS fuse prevents problem from occurring, but the ABS light is on.