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1999 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 1 of 3)

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
189 miles

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am brakes problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #53

Jul 092004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

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

The front disc brakes failed on 6 separate occasions. This resulted in loss of brake power. When this occurred consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road. The brake failure was caused by the front disc brakes bolts becoming loose and falling off.

- Desoto, TX, USA

problem #52

Nov 212003

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Constant brake problems!!! every time I turn around I am replacing the rotors, brake pads and the calipers. I can't keep up with all of the brake problems.

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #51

Jun 142002

Grand Am

  • miles
Brake rotors have warped and been replaced 3 times. Once at 20977, at 29687 and then at 44726. Brake pedal makes a creaking sound when pushing down on pedal. Mechanic told me had never heard such a sound and could not fix it. Also advised me to get rid of car as soon as possible as it drives as it has more miles on it then it actually has.still making sound and worried that they are going to completely break. Power steering and altenator went at 44726 miles and had to pay for those along with the last rotor replacement as car is no longer under warranty. Wheels also make rubbing sound when turning either way. Called GM when first started and was told they were aware of the problem and nothing has ever been done. Mechanics also can not do anything about that problem. I fear for my life in this car.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #50

Jun 012000

Grand Am

  • miles

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

When pressing brakes there's vibration in steering wheel and in brakes. Please provide any further inforamtion.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #49

Apr 012001

Grand Am

  • miles
Cigarette lighter does not work, hazard lights and blinkers work intermittently, gas cap is broken, windshield has 3 chips, radio volume knob works intermittently, steering has jerked when rounding corners, heater fan speeds 1 and 2 do not work at all, cruise doesn't work intermittently, rubber molding on door coming off, dealer says need all new brake pads and front rotors

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #48

Oct 152001

Grand Am

  • miles
Vehicle makes horrible grinding/thumping sound from front end. Brakes pads and rotors replaced twice. Still making noise dealer cannot find any other reason besides brake pads and rotors. I cannot afford to continuously replace. Help.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #47

Sep 262001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown.

- Chapmanville, WV, USA

problem #46

Aug 182001

Grand Am

  • miles
My front rotors have been replaced 5 times since the vehicle has been purchased. It has caused excessive grinding and vibration when applying brake. I also have noticed grinding on the outside of the calipers causing worry about this vehicles braking system. My rotors continue to warp. GM won't define why the calipers are grinding on the outer side when atleast a 1 inch clearance available for any moving parts.

- Bedford, TX, USA

problem #45

Aug 252001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors are have been replaced 4 times.

- Effingham, IL, USA

problem #44

Aug 041998

Grand Am

  • miles
Brakes squeaked at 614 miles. Front brakes & rotors replaced at 14,000 and needed front brakes replaced at 18,000. Even with new brakes vehicle makes rubbing sound when applying brakes & still vibrate on hills.

- Wantage, NJ, USA

problem #43

Jul 011998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Brakes made a squeaking noise at 680 miles. Vehicle has been taken periodically to dealer on brake problems. Dealer has replaced entire brake system, including rotors. Brakes make a loud rubbing noise and vibrate. Brake pads need to be replaced every 4000 miles.

- Wantage, NJ, USA

problem #42

Jul 152001

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #41

Jul 152001

Grand Am

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #40

Jul 172001

Grand Am

  • miles
Have replaced the brakes and rotors through the dealership 3 times prior to current problem. Caliper is now froze up which in turn warped the rotor less then 24 hrs later. Have had problems with the front end alignment. Replaced 4 tires due to this problem which is currently chewing off new set of tires. Dealership refuses to replace caliper or rotor due to expired warranty on vehicle. Feel it is a persistent problem and should be corrected and fixed at either manufacturers expense or dealerships expense.

- New Florence, PA, USA

problem #39

Jun 272001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
This is a correction on the filling I did over the phone. Most of information given by me is wrongly noted. The reference nbr is 889724. With less than 20.000miles and not even two years old, I had to go to the dealer to replace twice the rotors and brakepads. In May 2001 they had to replace the stearing shaft. I do not feel safe in this car.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #38

May 222001

Grand Am

  • miles
Whenever brakes are applied it caused pedal to pulsate, and a squeaking/grinding sound from wheels. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Provide any further information on this matter.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #37

Feb 261999

Grand Am

  • miles
Chronic brake problems - rotors/pads replaced 3 times other work 3 more times---steering assembly repaired/replaced parts 3 times-----problems still present in vehicle

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #36

May 012001

Grand Am

  • miles
Brake grinding when pressed and a catching sound when tire is rotating. I have had new rotors and brake pads put on. Still making same sounds.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #35

Jun 042001

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When he applying brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. Dealership has replaced brake pads. Also, steering wheel wonders off to left and right. Consumer hears a noise when he turns vehicle left or right turn.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #34

Oct 121999

Grand Am

  • miles
Replacing the brakes every 20,000 miles or less/ brakes are shrieking and don't work very well each 20,000 miles.

- Albany, OH, USA

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