2002 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes problems

Filed Jun 29, 2019 · Brakes · 128,000 miles · AZ

After installing a aftermarket indiglo reverse gauge overlay ABS light appeared on instrument cluster and never went off. Car was stationary. Checked fuses, tried to reset by turning ignition to the on position and pumping the brakes three times worked once then came back on. Then try disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes but it did not work. O'reilly's auto did he scan coach with pointing towards the asb sensor brakes feel good and normally. I included two images one with the old overlay on the instrument cluster the other picture is when I took the old one off to put the new one on which is when the light came on

Filed Sep 6, 2015 · Brakes · 27,965 miles · NY

On the afternoon of august 24th. When parking in my driveway I suddenly noticed my brake pedal become mushy and drop all the way to the floor. When I exited the car, I noticed puddles of brake fluid on the pavement. I immediately brought the car to an auto shop for repair. He said I had a corroded brake line that burst and caused the leak of brake fluid and the brakes to fail. I was charged $140.00 for this repair. I drove the car for 1 day and then proceeded to vacation for a week. Upon my return I used the car again for another day without any issues. On the morning of september 3rd I proceeded to go shopping with the car. After completing my shopping on the way home I noticed the brake pedal becoming mushy again. As the drive home progressed I noticed the brake pedal going all the way down like it did the previous week. I proceeded to bring the car to the mechanic again. He noticed another 3 brake lines were busted. He repaired them at a cost of 284.00. It is frightening to think that this could happen to a vehicle that has less than 28,000 miles.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 115,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. While the vehicle was being inspected by an independent mechanic, the tires were unable to be rotated due to a severely corroded subframe. In addition, the rear sway bar link fractured and the brake pedal was hesitant when depressed. The independent mechanic replaced the rear sway bar link and brake lines however, the sub frame was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The emergency brake was activated in order to stop the vehicle. The contact managed to coast down an exit ramp. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 138,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that unknown warning lights illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 79,000 miles · CO · crash

The multi function switch has malfunctioned this is a common occurrence on these cars. The malfunction of this switch has meant that the brake lights do not work causing someone to run into the back of my car as I was slowing in traffic. The shift lever lock will not engage leaving the keys unable to be removed and the shifter can be moved out of park without the brake pedal being pressed. The ignition switch and harness malfunction causing the fan to not work in anything but 5. Look at the message boards all three a common occurrence and worse gm knows of these problems and have refused to address them.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and attempting to stop, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond. The contact discovered that the liner panel above the brake pedal had sagged making contact with the brake pedal and causing the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer where both were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. While traveling 5 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS and the trac-off warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. Moments later, the contact noticed that the brakes were not responding properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the hub sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 110,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 111,000 miles · MO · fire

We were on our way to my father in law's funeral and the brakes went out. Then the accelerator stuck. I turned off the ignition and we rolled to a stop, then there was a fire under the hood.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · DC

Driving in a residential area in annandale, va. Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Had the car towed to a shop and the brake lines were completely rust through! This is a 9 year old car! What kind of material is gm using for their brake line!