Making left hand turns, vehicle makes a grinding noise from front end. Feels like there is no power steering then it comes back happens all of the time
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 810 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Belts on water pump began squealing around 40,000 miles. At 72,000 pump was leaking badly and seizing. The belt was very loud. Serpentine belt also had to be replaced.
Vehicle windshield wiper arm (drivers) creaking noise (I believe a recall is underway). Loose trim throughout. Rearview mirror replaced, battery died (car was towed), power window failed (dealer replaced), headlights admit moisture, ashtray opens by itself, seat squeaks, dash rattles, rattle also comes from rear of car, vehicle vibration at highway speeds, seatbelts do not retract, leather on seats is cracking, key knob has too short a range, stiching is coming off the leather wrapped steering wheel, also the club lock burns inprints into wheel if left on in the summer sun, headlights turn on in the middle of the day, brakes stop working in heavy rain or when coming out of the car wash, the power door lock swithch on the passengers door fell into the door, various retaining clips have broken off trim, etc.
High pitched squeal that changes pitch when transmission shifts.
Steering felt loose, and when turning left or right a squealing noise was heard coming from steering column due to a faulty rack and pinion. The steering rack and pinion is being replaced. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper...
- Subject regarding revised fastener requirements for front and rear brake caliper bracket
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Concerns with squealing and grinding noises coming from front brakes
- ABS dtcs set intermittently depending on humidity/moisture (replace front bearing and hub assembly)
- Squealing and/or grinding (scraping) noise from front brakes (bend ABS speed sensor bracket away from rotor)
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
5 of 810 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
Headlights 141Fire or smoke 77Wipers 51Power steering loss 34Airbag light 28ABS 25Steering lock-up 22Stalling 17Loss of power 16Engine failure 11Overheating 11Adaptive cruise 9Knocking 8No deployment 7Tire blowout 7Brake failure 6Fuel gauge 6Steering noise 6Transmission failure 6Check engine light 5Pulling 5
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