NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
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 #6

Apr 022002

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving, brakes grab and pull before stopping.

- Struthers, OH, USA

problem #5

Jul 061999

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed, transmission went out, causing vehicle to stall/jerk.upon applying the brakes, they went to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, steering is turning on its own, and dealer can't determine the problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #4

Nov 281997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Brakes squeal and do not stop appropriately.

- Middletown, PA, USA

problem #3

Jun 151998

Grand Am

  • miles

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

I was doing 30 mph on the expressway during rush hour. The car in front of me slammed on his brakes, as I slammed on my brakes I realized I was not stopping. I swearved to the left land and hit the median wall that divides North and South bound traffic. My air bag did not inflate, I hit the wall directly on the left highlight and my brakes failed. This is the second time in the past year my brakes have failed. Whenever they are looked at afterwards, nothing is found. I would like to know if there is something I can do about the brakes and the air bag. Thank your.

- Evergreen Park, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 141997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving and attempting to apply brakes, vehicle slows down and front end begins to jump and rear up. Acts as if it is going to jump out of gear.

- West Carrollton, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 011996

Grand Am

  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the rear end shakes as if the back end is going to drop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the cause.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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