Brake line failure, brake line corroded and were leaking brake fluid resulting in brake failure in the vehicle. Vehicle towed to freehold buick gmc (freehold, nj) where they informed me that there are no recalls on the issue and provided me an estimate to replace 2 brake lines at a cost of over $2,000.00. The federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 was performed on vehicle at this dealership on or about 9/2017. Even after the recall was done, smoke and oil still appear on the front exhaust manifold. It doesn't appear that this recall repaired the issue as described. In addition, the dealership failed to follow the recall instructions and never discarded the oil filler neck and plastic engine cover as described in the recall. Vehicle only has 80,000 miles on it.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: brake failure
6 of the 454 complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact struck the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,600.
My trac control, and ABS lights came on randomly, the car won't go over 65, it barley stops at times, the brake pedal goes to the floor at times, my wheels always spin in the rain, and most emporia toy it's my every day driver I have my 3 year old in, so please get back to me asap, all the wheel hubs where replaced and the codes still didn't clear so I know it's a comp issue so help me the best you can. -[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *jb
Loss of power. Loss of brakes. Fire in engine compartment without warning. Car was total loss. 3800 series supercharged engine.
While driving at 45 MPH in rush hour traffic the car completely shut down with no warning and would not re-start. I had no brakes,power steering and had to cut across two lanes of traffic to get off roadway. Car was towed to dealership and remained therefor seven days. The accerater cable was replaced. One day after getting the car back the same occurance happened again . While driving between 45 and 50 MPH the car completely shut down on a highway at night nearly causing a serious accident. The car was returned to dealership and kept for another seven days and the computer module was replaced. After having the car back for two days, the car completely shut down for a third time. This time I was at a stop light and not moving. There was no warning the car just stopped and when tried to re-start, every system went black. The car was again towed to dealership and the fuse relay was replaced. The original shut-down happed with less than 7000 miles on the vehicle. The dealership stated this problem had not occurred before on this make and model of car and there was a "case study" being set up on my car. On reading other complaints on this car, I see there have been other similar shut downs on the same make and model car. I have had the car back for 20 days and so far no further complete shut downs have occurred but I have no confidence in the car and drive it only when absoutely necessary and definitely not on expressways or major highways. When I picked up the car the third time and asked it they thought it was fixed, the only answer I received is "we're doing what gm engineering told us to do.
My accident happened on a sunny dry day. I was driving home from work doing about 45 MPH when the vehicle in front of me had hit a car that was stopped for the light. I was the fourth car back and had heard the crash. I slammed on the brakes and they grabbed and then proceeded to just continue to go and basically my car hit the back of a truck causing about $10,000 in damage and sending me to the hospital. I had enough room behind that vehicle to stop. It was like the pedal just went to the floor and I had no brakes. I am also concerned because the air bag also did not deploy. Gm told me that it's because the bumpers did not meet with each other. More lies if you ask me. I think they need to have these vehicles checked before someone really get hurt bad. This has cost me much grief, loss of work and out of pocket money.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Service brakes
- Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold)
- Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction
- Intermittent/constant anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
- New product field action 03045
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
- Risk
- Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V287000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car braking systems." on some of these vehicles, the right rear brake hose fitting may not be tightened properly, and a brake fluid leak could occur.
- Risk
- If enough fluid leaks, the brake pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. Owner notification began august 28, 2003. Owners should contact pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 03V331000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
6 of 454 owner complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Fire or smoke 53Headlights 47Stalling 37ABS 31No deployment 19Power steering loss 13Hesitation 12Harsh shifting 10Loss of power 9Won't start 9Steering lock-up 8Check engine light 7Steering noise 7Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Water leak 6Ball joint 5Knocking 5Oil consumption 5
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