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

1999 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 3 of 4)

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Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,744 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am brakes problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #28

Nov 122000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Warped rotors replaced twice under warranty needed again before 30,000 miles and dealership refuses to fix saying warrenty has run out. Bulletin exists saying that there is a problem and recommending replacement parts but not recall or payment method exits as yet. Currently anything after two replacements is blamed on driver. I have heard and seen multiple complaints on this subject but aa yet can not get satisfaction even after contacting GM and dealership.

- Weston, WV, USA

problem #27

Nov 062000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This is the 2nd time brake rotors have been replaced. Vehicle pulsated & shook. Every 5,000 miles rotors were being replaced. Dealer felt they didn't have to repair them at this time because of average wear & tear.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #26

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Excessive wear of front brake rotors, replacement needed every 3-4,000 miles. Vehicle been in dealer shop for rotors to be turned or replaced. Dealer unable to correct the problem.

- Grafton, OH, USA

problem #25

Oct 272000

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Brake rotor problem since I bought car, has been replaced & repaired to many times to count. Can anyone please help me!!!.

- Marrero, LA, USA

problem #24

Sep 012000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When consumer is driving there is a squeaking noise. Rotors had to be replaced. When consumer applies brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of the problem.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #23

Sep 292000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Car has had rotors resurfaced twice and now need replaced.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

problem #22

Sep 202000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Intermittently the when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. After dealer has inspected vehicle, it was discovered that the rotors were warped.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #21

Feb 012000

Grand Am

  • miles
1) rotors very badly warped. Heavy vibration through steering column and brake pedal under normal braking conditions. Difficulty steering vehicle during hard braking. 2) lcd display on cd player functions only intermittently. Normal operation gives garbled characters.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #20

Aug 242000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors are warped. When drinving at highway speed vehicle begins to jerk when brakes are applied. Pontiac has been contacted.

- Arnett, WV, USA

problem #19

Jun 021998

Grand Am

  • miles
Front end of this car has been a problem since it was first purchased. The car pulls dramaticly to the lest when you try and pass another car. Both manufactor and dealer says this is normal "normal torque steer". this action causes the car to either into the far left shoulder of the road or alomost become uncontrolable if there is snow on the road. The brakes started shaking when the car was purchased, dealer replaced rotor assmb. And oiled calibers. Brakes had to be replaced at owners expense. I have continued to try and have the front end fixed. Dealer replaced tires (claims they were out of round), did not fix the problem, dealer replaced wheels (claims they were milled wrong) did not fix the probelm. Manufacture states after call, that there was nothing more they can do. This car has been into the shop for these related repairs 13 times since the car was purchased. I feel that Pontiac will not deal with this problem until there is a major law suit against them.

- Lodi, WI, USA

problem #18

Jul 192000

Grand Am

  • miles

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

With only approximately 14,000 miles on the Pontiac Grand Am SE2 we noticed when pressing on the brakes at 65 mph, the steering wheel and the brake pedal vibrates excessively. Took in to dealer, found the rotors warped and the brakes already worn with only 15,500 miles, unacceptable. Customer responsible for repair.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

problem #17

Aug 102000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Whenever brakes are applied steering wheel would be hard to control & would wobble. Front disc rotors were warping. This was the 3rd set of rotors replaced on the vehicle.

- Prairie Home, MO, USA

problem #16

Jun 012000

Grand Am

  • miles
Rotors warp too easily under normal driving conditions. Seems to be a debate over wether there exists a tsb for this problem or not. Wether or not a tsb exists, GM needs to fix this known problem so that the rotors don't need to be replaced very 15,000 miles. Mine lasted untill 35,000 miles because they were replaced at around 15,000 miles before they had a chance to warp.( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- Saginaw, TX, USA

problem #15

Jul 062000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Dealership agrees that there are problems with the rotors on Grand Am, but GM won't cover repair costs, even if mileage is under 36K. Recall, please! does it take a genius to see that there's a problem" will it take someone getting hurt to see that"

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #14

May 012000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When making a right or left turn vehicle will make a noise and a real hard rubbing sound. Steering wheel will jerk by itself. Contact dealer, not able to help. Brake pads and rotors failed.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #13

Jul 072000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While depressing the brake pedal vehicle would start vibrating and shaking. Dealer has been notified.

- Seminole, TX, USA

problem #12

Jun 062000

Grand Am

  • miles
11/15/1999 involved in 25 to 30 mph frontal collision, airbags did not deploy, resulting in 2 injuries, Pontiac contacted several times and each time given different answers as to why the air bags did not deploy. First reason given was it liked a fraction of an inch to deployment, 2nd time pontia contacted they advised that it wasnt at fast enough speed for deployment, 3rd time contacted Pontiac advised that I should be glad that the airbags did not deploy,4th time contacted Pontiac advised that car airbags do not deploy when other vehicle is pick-up size or larger the dealership and the body shop where I had vehicle repaired both advised that the air bags should has deployed on impact. Have had the brakes rotors turned once and 2 months. Now have to get new brakes on vehicle.

- Temple, OK, USA

problem #11

Jun 202000

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer has bumper to bumper warranty & the brakes & rotors have been replaced 3 times from 26,000 miles. Consumer spoke to someone at the dealership, they don't seem to be helping.

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #10

May 012000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors were completely warped, possibly from being too thin. This has caused extended stopping distance.manufacturer stated that parts were on back order for three months.

- Foster, RI, USA

problem #9

Jun 162000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When the brakes were applied vehicle began to shake from side to side because the rotors had warped. Dealer was notified.

- Lake Catrene, NY, USA

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