2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · IN

I first noticed that when turning there was a grinding noise. I took it to a shop and was told the front passenger control arm needed replaced. I recently took my car to the dealership for the ignition switch recall and found out that the speed harness needs replaced and that is what's causing the light for ABS/tc to be serviced. I have researched both of these issues with this specific vehicle and it appears to be a widespread issue. What constitutes a recall?

Filed May 3, 2012 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact was driving 15 MPH when a grinding noise emitted after the brakes were depressed, and the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The contact believed the failure was caused by the ABS. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was the manufacturer notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 90,200. The consumer stated gm was notified about the hydraulic ABS failure. Updated 05/21/12

Filed Mar 11, 2006 · Steering · 16,522 miles · PA

After three trips to the pontiac dealer, my problem with steering system has not be corrected. The car makes a loud grinding sound when turning right at low speeds. Also, when going over multiple bumps, it feels as if the steering wheel is disconnected from the car. I do not feel confident driving this vehicle --- especially when general motors tells me that there is no fix for this problem but has acknowledged a steering system problem on 2004/05/06 grand prix's, chevy impalas and buick lacrosse's.

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Brakes · TX

I have an ongoing and unresolved issue with the brakes on my 2004 grand prix. The brakes have squeaked when stopping since the car was purchased in august 2004. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership several times for service. Initially the rotors were resurfaced and the brake pads replaced. After about 500-1000 miles the brakes begin to squeek again. After a call to pontiac by my local dealership, they were told that they are aware of the issue but have no resolution. Since that time the dealership has completely replaced the brakes and roters and the problem still exists, squeeking when stopping about 70% of the time. I am concerned that the design defect results in a safety issue in the brakes performance.

Filed Dec 19, 2004 · Steering · 5,054 miles · MD

1) after turning off a major road into a residential complex, the car first hesitated, then I lost power steering while navigating a sharp left curve; after turning the car on and off twice, was able to regain steering; service department was unable to repeat the problem nor determine cause; 2) on 2 occasions prior, I experienced severe hesitation on acceleration--severity of hesitation seemed to be directly related to rate of acceleration (hesitation most severe at hard acceleration); the hesitation continued every time I depressed the accelerator until the car was turned off; when the car was re-started, the problem was gone; these 2 occurrences happened about 45 days apart and again about 30 days later, prior to loss of power steering described in #1; service department has not been able to repeat the problem nor determine possible cause; 3) nuisance problem--recurring squeaking, at times squealing, in the steering column when turning at low speeds; on one occurrence there was also a rattling in the steering column; dealer has lubricated, re-lubricated, re-installed coil, replaced intermediate shaft.

Filed Dec 13, 2003 · Brakes · NC

Can hear a squeaking noise from rear of vehicle over bumps or side-to-side movement. Found right rear emergency brake cable loose and rubbing on ABS wiring harness. Repaired and problem reoccured. Repaired again.