1998 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes problems

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · MD

Traveling approximately 35 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. Front brake line connectors & rear line was replaced at a cost of $900 by a professional mechanic at a local garage.

Filed Aug 8, 2007 · Brakes · 77,734 miles · PA

Steel brake line corrosion resulted in rotted through steel brake line and loss of fluid resulting in lost of brake function. The ultimate safety in stopping a vehicle depends on hydraulic brake lines that will last.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

Consumer was traveling 65 MPH applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Then, vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Vehicle continued to speed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by pulling the emergency brake in order to stop. Took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Brakes · TX

While driving consumer heard a loud clanking noise. Brakes dropped an inch. The shaft that went from the pedal to the booster broke in half. The steel sleeve that encased the booster was shattered.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Back in may of 2003 I noticed water in the passenger side of car in the well. I thought it was a leak in the winshield because I had another car that had a leak and it was the winshield. The autoglass dealer told me it was the vent system and not the winshield. Since then, the air conditioning has just stopped working. I am about to take the car to the dealer but I don't know if it is worth the cost of fixing, do you have any advice?

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Ignition key occasionally (sometimes for few minutes,sometimes for days) gets stuck in the ignition lock in a slightly turned position. I've had this problem since 2002. One repair shop suggested that there may be a problem with shifter - brake pedal - ignition lock, but decided not to touch it.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 69,244 miles · OH

When shutting the car off the key gets stuck in the ignition. When I put the car in park if I don't hear a click, I know the key is going to be stuck in the ignition. I have to back up and down the driveway and pop the steering wheel up and down several times and then the key will come out. And if it chooses to not come out no matter what I do it locks the whole car up and the remote keyless entry will not work and it drains the battery. Also the driver side window switch has shorted out causing a slight shock. I have had to replace the alternator, and have had problems with the traction control light coming on for no reason. Passenger side headlight lens popped out and made the bulb burst. Very costly to have replaced. I have called 2 pontiac dealers about the ignition and all the tell me is that it's going to run me around $800.00 to have a new ignition installed. And another $600.00 to have the wiring repaired or replaced for the window switch. The alternator was $500.00. Head lamp was $75.00. And I have had to have 3 complete brake jobs done on the car in 2 years.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Brakes · OH

While driving vehicle at any speed applied brakes and without warning vehicle would vibrate violently.*ak the front brakes failed causing the steering wheel to shudder. The front pads were warped and were gripping unevenly, also the right and left rotors had metal flake.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI

Consumer accelerated to pass a car and throttle stuck open, consumer was unable to get it to release, the brakes were burned while attempting to stop vehicle, pontiac would not fix vehicle until a satisfactory reason for the throttle sticking was found.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

A check for transmission fluid leak, bolts loose on pan tighten and top off, pan and/or gasket transaxle oil replaced. Popping noice when braking now crunching noise. Brake pedal bushing noisey, blower motor noisey. R&r or replace pedal and/or bushing, brake, motor and/or fan. Vehicle will not start and battery is leaking, due to cracking, replace. Pass headlamp fills with water, improperly sealed.