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1997 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,220 miles

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am brakes problems

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #17

Nov 211999

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Driving in city and when applying the brake for a normal stop, the pedal is hard and brakes fail to respond correctly. Vehicle has been back to the dealer 7 times for repairs, but dealer is not able to duplicate the problem or so help.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #16

Jul 081999

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving vehicle will suddenly accelerate, and the brakes will not slow the vehicle down. Had to turn off the vehicle a couple of times in order to stop. Dealer replace computer twice. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Occurred 3 times.

- Courtland, CA, USA

problem #15

May 261999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When braking, the vehicle pulsates as if something is out-of-round. The sensation originates in the front end (maybe from the rotor).

- Hoosick Falls, NY, USA

problem #14

Apr 271999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

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

When driving and driver presses the accelerator, vehicle will stall and then all of a sudden accelerate and take off. Vehicle was at dealership, and they replaced fuel pump/oil pump and computer analysis were done. Recently brakes seemed to be performing poorly. Upon braking, stopping distance exceeded approximately half car length. Please add VIN.#.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #13

Mar 311999

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving about 30 mph and when when applying brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, the brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. Also had replaced brakes rotors four times.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #12

Mar 041998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
ABS system malfunctions intermittently.

- Saint Loui, MO, USA

problem #11

Feb 131998

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Defects consist of the brakes failure. We tok the car back due to the brakes scrubbing, pedal wants to spring back, front rotors blue, repaired brakes. Won't stop been in several times for the same problem, pedal goes all the way to the floor, does not happen all the time. Rear popping sound, changed the shocks, check brakes, has thumping noise when applying brakes, while driving the vehicle at speed at 45 miles it will not stop, even when you pump the brakes. I thought the anti brakes are not suppose to be pumped. Please help, I am at the last resort of this situation. Thank you mrs vicky L. miles.

- Walkertown, NC, USA

problem #10

Feb 021998

Grand Am

  • miles
The vehicle idles high when it is first started and while driving. It idles anywhere between it idles 1000-1500 RPM's. the brakes automatically pump themselves when this happens. The vehicle was taken to dealership, where the dealer corrected the problem by replacing a computer chip. The vehicle is doing the same thing again.

- Stromsburg, NE, USA

problem #9

Feb 091998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Anti lock brakes not functioning properly.

- Saint Loui, MO, USA

problem #8

May 011998

Grand Am

  • miles
White leaving a parking lot and applying brakes at stop sign, motor revved to 3000 RPM and antilock brakes started pumping. Had to shift car into neutral to avoid hitting car in front of me. Motor revved for about one minute before returing to normal idle. This has happened numerous times and always at startup. Front brakes were replaced at 30,000 miles by the dealer and was not covered under manufacturer warrany. Dealer has been contacted about brake problems and vehicle has been into dealer many times for brake related complaints.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #7

Apr 031998

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Vehicle did not slow down when brakes were applied. All four wheels locked, no pumping action, pedal was completely stiff. Vehicle hit a parked car while traveling down hill about 75mph. Dealer cannot duplicate problem.

- Brackney, PA, USA

problem #6

Mar 041998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Experience hard barking the car with symptoms indicating anti-brake system malfunction.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #5

Apr 151998

Grand Am

  • miles
ABS brakes failed twice.

- Maryland H, MO, USA

problem #4

Apr 171998

Grand Am

  • miles
Abd brakes failed. Pedal went all the way to the floor without stopping.

- Maryland H, MO, USA

problem #3

Oct 111996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes continue to experience brake fading, repairs made however continues.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

problem #2

Apr 101997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: When driving and attempting to stop the car, has to push pedal completely to the floor before the car will stop. Beginning to make grinding noise when applying the brakes. In addition, headlights will not cpme on on certain times/seat belt twists all the time and ticking noise from engine area.

- Hastings, MN, USA

problem #1

Sep 021997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving 30 mph and applying the ABS brakes on normal road conditions the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a rear end collision. The air bag warning light illuminated, but the air bags did not deploy.

- Owatonna, MN, USA

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