2002 Pontiac Grand Prix: brake failure

5 of the 331 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 111,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2008
2
2007
3
2006
3
2005
1
2004
6
2003
2
2002
5
2001
1
2000
6
1999
3
1998
4
1997
6
1996
1
1995
11
1994
5
1993
8
1992
6
1991
14
1990
16

What owners say

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!

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · 120,000 miles · WI

Bought a used 2002 pontiac grand prix gt about two months ago and safety inspection sheet said car was up to par. Not so, just after buying the car the sway bar link was found to be almost broken and the brakes failed just after 5000 miles. Parts were replaced for both and the old parts to the brakes are available to view.

Filed Feb 3, 2011 · Engine · 147,000 miles · OK · fire

Smoke coming from under the hood, followed by thick dark smoke coming from the gear shift inside the vehicle. Loss of steering followed by a loss of brakes. Coasted to a stop at an intersection. Upon exiting the car the right front tire had begun to melt. Flames where coming from under the front passenger fender well. Within 5 minutes the entire engine compartment was on fire.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 1,200 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

While driving 30 MPH and attempting to avoid an accident, the driver slammed on the brakes. The brakes failed and a result the vehicle dipped down in the from and crash under a trucks rear crash bar. On impact the driver hit his chest on the steering wheel. The seat belt did not restrain him properly nor did either of the frontal air bags deploy. The passenger's seat belt didn't lock until it had already come out about 1 1/2 feet. The driver sustained a fractured sternum and chest trauma. The passenger sustained sever hand injuries and chest trauma. The consumer had all four seat belts replaced. *ak