2001 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes problems

Filed May 29, 2018 · Brakes · 128,000 miles · TN

Came up on a car stopped at stop sign. I applied my brake and felt the brake pedal give. I did not have brakes. No warning light appeared. I had to veer to left of stopped car, go around stop sign onto a highway. Very few cars on highway. Had to let car slow on it's own and was able to go two miles to stop. Brake fluid pouring out from underneath car. Possibly a rusted brake line. However there was no warning. Narrowly escaped bad wreck and possible deadly crash. Will have it towed to mechanic to determine cause of no brakes or warning.

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 165,359 miles · CO · crash · 3 injuries

On march 1, 2017, while driving down la vita pass, on hwy 160 east, in colorado, the roads were solid ice. I tried to break lightly, in a touch, release, method, but the sensor on the dash stated (no traction), and would lock the breaks, during the light applied pressure on the breaks, causing me to slide a bit. I hit a vehicle in front of me, (speed aprox. 35mph) causing me to spin into on coming traffic, going west bound. My vehicle was struck in the front, and back, my air bags never deployed. Wanting to report: break problem with my vehicle, and non-deployment of air bags. (can not send you pictures as you only allow 5mb files, and I guess, my pics are larger, and they will not let me send them to you.)

Filed Aug 21, 2016 · Brakes · 195,000 miles · MN

My front passenger side brake line burst suddenly under braking while exiting the highway at 70mph. It appears all other lines are rusty as well and could result in another failure. I love in minnesota so salt could contribute, but it was definitely corporate negligence. The agency failed to issue a recall for this in 2015 for gm trucks. I think this is a much larger issue for all w-body gm cars as well. I was fortunate enough that the exit ramp had a yeild turn onto the next road instead of a stop. This could have killed me and will kill people if nothing is done. Please take action and look into this.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Brakes · 96,000 miles · AL

Abs wiring harness ground condition,tcs offline .bearing sensors new and in compete inspection of harness found faulty.I have found numerous indications and finally found ground conditions.problem occurs while driving on rough roads.indications started 2013 till present 2015

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Brakes · PA

A car sped out from a stop sign on my right into my lane and slammed on their brakes to make an illegal left turn. I had to slam on my brakes. My car slowed to within a couple of feet of their bumper and then I lost braking. My brake pedal continued toward the floor and my car continued forward. The pedal went to within a few inches before the floor where I could feel the brakes "re-engage" and I was able to completely stop my car within a couple of inches of their bumper. Was able to make it the next 12 miles to my home and checked the steering fluid reservoir. It was empty and there was a line of big drops behind my car from where I turned to park. Poured over half a bottle of brake fluid in the next day, pumped the brakes. Not better. I backed my car out of the space and there was a puddle where the rear of my car was and the reservoir was again empty. Looked under the back of the car and everything was wet from the driver side to the middle. Car towed for repair that day and mechanic found rusted brake line.

Filed Jan 2, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

I have had nothing but trouble with this pontic grand prix gt window motors three ABS brake brain leaking coolant I have spent over 3000 dollars repairing this car and now I have coolant leaking in my motor. By far the worst car I ever had shame on you gm you had to know.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 67,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that she had recurring failure with her anti-lock brakes. While braking, the ABS and traction service lights illuminated on the dashboard and a "grumbling" sound can be heard coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the hubs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired independently. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. The current mileage was approximately 72,200. Updated 12/21/10*bf updated 12/23/10

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Body, Brakes · IL

2001 pontiac grand prix engine oil leak, interior water leak at passenger door *cw the dealer informed the consumer that the water leak may have been a result of the door being misaligned. The vehicle pulled to the left. The consumer was then informed the reason for the pulling of the vehicle was due to the inferior tires on the vehicle. The sticker in the trunk specified h rated tires, however the tires the dealer sold on the vehicle were goodyear eagle ls tires. The cd player was inoperative. The engine light illuminated. The egr valve and gasket were replaced. The sunroof was leaking and the alternator was replaced. The left front cv boot was leaking and the left front hub bearing was noisy. The ignition cylinder, parking brake, power steering hose, pump seal, rack and pinion and outer tie rod were replaced.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 127,000 miles · NJ

Rear brake lights not working, but third center brake light is working. Took to mechanic (pep boys) who changed the brake pads, rotors, brake fluid and replaced the bulbs and fuses, (as well as a motor w/reg for the driver's side rear window, serpentine belt, alternator drive belt, tie rod outer and oil change). When I got the car back, realized they never fixed the problem. Returned the car and told it was the multifunction switch at a price of $450.00. This is great considering my bill for everything was $1,500.00, and the problem I brought it in for (brake lights) was never fixed. On web site: http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/2831 there are approximately 119 complaints all about the multifunctional switch on pontaic vehicles. I am hoping that at some point the issue will be addressed to save other unsuspecting poor souls that bought a pontiac (grand prix gt).

Filed Aug 23, 2007 · Brakes · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the normal brakes work, but the vehicle skids occasionally when coming to a complete stop. He stated that the ABS and traction control system were no longer working properly. The dealer stated that the wheel speed sensor harness was very hard and brittle. The wheel speed sensor harness was replaced by the dealer. The speed and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 71,000.