The calipers frequently fail to release properly and have repeatedly damaged the rotors, more often in the front than rear. I bought this car in September of 2002 and a few months later began to have brake problems. It was still under warranty, but the calipers were found faulty due to their assembly to the frame. This damaged the rotors, requiring them to be replaced as well. The warranty covered the calipers but not the rotors, plus I had to pay a $50 deductible. I've had this problem several times since then. In the most recent incident, I had the front rotors replaced at inspection in October 2005. By February 2006, the right front caliper was not functioning properly and had to be replaced already. The part was still under warranty since it had only been 4 months so I was not charged for the part, but still had to pay for labor. I've owned this car for a little less than four years and the calipers and rotors continually need to be machined or replaced. I always fear that the brakes will fail when I need them the most.

- Reading, PA, USA

While driving downhill driver noticed that vehicle would not stop. Dealer replaced rotors/calipers, and pads three times since the problem was noticed.

- New London, MO, USA

The front brakes are junk and keep eating brake pads and rotors.not to mention the calipers.I have had 6 sets of brake pads put on my car and they need changed again.I have replaced the calipers, rotors and brake line hoses.I am still having problems.I have talked to auto part stores and they say that this is a common plaint they have with grandam's.I really think you guys should consider checking on this!considering the fact that there are alot of these car on the road.thank goodness I have not had a wreck due to this problem.but when you buy a new car you don't expect to have to put alot of money into it.just so you can keep on driving it.I will never buy another ponitac because of all the trouble I have had and am still having with this car.there should be no reason once so ever for brakes, rotors, brake line hoses, and calipers to have to be changed on such a new car!!unless there is a manufactor problem here!!!!!

- Linton, IN, USA

Brakes: Hydraulic calipers stuck causing excessive wear on the brakes and early costly replacement of rotors.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Have had passenger window break 3 times now and Pontiac will do nothing about it. The driver side has broken once so far. The brakes have been replaced twice and they need to be done again. The car shakes while braking.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

Front brake calipers on disc brakes are made from aluminum alloy and both calipers were close to failure by 50,000 miles. Piston in caliper was so worn that it would chatter when brakes were applied at a complete stop. This defect could possibly cause piston to lodge in caliper or seal to fail around piston causing braking failures. Replacement calipers on the market supposedly fix this defect. Why hasn't manufacturer looked into this potentially harzardous defect?

- South Haven, MN, USA

Brakes pads wear premature, due to faulty caliper piston rf and lf replaced, replaced pad three times in 18 months.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Brake calipers sticking causing excessive wear of other brake components. Mjs

- Loma Linda, CA, USA