NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Pads Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 261996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car runs hot. When starting up windows would fog, could smell antifreeze. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced heater core, they said it had a pin hole in it. Consumer said car wasstill running hot, consumer could hear a flapping noise, like a helicopter under the hood. The poping front right suspension was due to sway bar link failure which made stablizer bar loose. Horn malfunctions due to dirty contacts. Window does not go up or down properly due to window motor failure. The noise in engine area when cold was due to alternator failure. Water pump was leaking. Temperature guage was inaccurate. The noise from front and rear brakes was caused by worn brake pads. Driver side mirror control fell into the door panel.

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 071998

Grand Am

  • miles
ABS brake pads went out at 19,000, and 20,000, new pads were put on and now the brakes make noise. Dealer has the vehicle for repairs, problem still exists.

- Patterson, NY, USA

problem #3

Mar 071997

Grand Am

  • miles
Intermittently, the defective ABS braking system malfuntionctions when applying the brake pedal there's a spongy feeling and goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replace fuel pump and brake pads. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 101997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads failed.

- Cary, IL, USA

problem #1

May 141997

Grand Am

  • miles
Driving, started applying brakes; can feel & hear grinding noise; would happen at various speeeds; brake pads grind into rotors, but pads not worn. Took to dealer & had pads replaced & rotors turned; noise still exists. Not under warranty & dealer does not know what causes problem.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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