NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

1995 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 2 of 3)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,835 miles

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1995 Pontiac Grand Am brakes problems

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1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #33

Jun 011997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Automatic transmission failed twice, and ABS brakes were replaced four times. In addition, engine valve cover gasket leaks oil, and tail lights hold water, replaced four times.

- Denison, TX, USA

problem #32

Jan 061997

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving the vehicle on dry road conditions and applying the brakes, the brakes made a grinding noise and would not stop the vehicle. Driver pumped brakes, and vehicle slowed down somewhat. Driver then used emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealership.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #31

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving the vehicle, consumer tried to stop to make a sudden stop, pressed the brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer depressed the brake pedal with force, the vehicle stopped.

- Broadaldin, NY, USA

problem #30

Sep 041997

Grand Am

  • miles

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

While driving owner sporadically hears a clicking, and the brake pad goes to the floor. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Ozone Park, NY, USA

problem #29

Jul 051997

Grand Am

  • miles
When applying brakes, pedal will suddenly go to floor, causing increase in stopping distance. Brakes also grab, causing abrupt stopping, various speeds.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #28

Apr 081997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.

- Ashley, PA, USA

problem #27

Mar 061997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Consumer applied brakes the car didnt stop on several occasions. Dealer insists that there is nothing is wrong with the vehicle.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #26

Jan 191996

Grand Am

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving noticed another vehicle pulling into lane, applied brakes, pedal went to floor, loss of steering control, rearended another vehicle. Consumer states brakes still fade.

- Salem, OH, USA

problem #25

Aug 011995

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes locked up 5 times.

- Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA

problem #24

Mar 011996

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer states that when appyling the ABS brakes, the pedal travels to the floor; also, they grind. Please describe futher details.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #23

Sep 211996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Antilock brakes lock up when wet.

- Kent, OH, USA

problem #22

Nov 151995

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor brake performance, the rear passenger side ABS brakes make a clunking sound. Also a vibration is experienced when the brakes are apllied. Vehicle has been to the dealer 5 times for the same problem.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #21

Aug 201996

Grand Am

  • miles
ABS brakes failed, resulting in an accident/injury.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #20

Sep 151995

Grand Am

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes they are usually fine, then every once in a while there is total brake failure, when pumping the brakes nothing happens, consumer has to use the emergency brake and put the vehicle in park to stop vehicle.

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #19

Mar 021996

Grand Am 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brake failure, pulsate and makes a noise when brakes are applied.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #18

Sep 251994

Grand Am

  • miles
During inclement weather no response from the brakes and anti- lock braking system.

- Alburn, WA, USA

problem #17

May 011996

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When moisture is in air or road surface damp, ABS brakes fails to stop, performing poorly. Area dealership unable to detect cause.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

problem #16

May 011996

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
When moisture is in air or road surface damp, ABS brakes fails to stop, performing poorly. Area dealership unable to detect cause.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

problem #15

Feb 031996

Grand Am

  • miles
The ABS sytem failed and caused an accident by not stopping the car.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #14

Feb 031996

Grand Am

  • miles
The ABS sytem failed and caused an accident by not stopping the car.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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