Vehicle accelerated, 6 times, applied brakes, but would not stop vehicle. Consumer has to shut off ignition. Took vehicle to dealer 6 times, replaced computer twice, could not remedy situation.

- Grand Rapids, OH, USA

The brakes, when wet, in the rain, will not stop the vehicle within a safe distance must lift butt off of the seat pushing on the brake to stop when wet, and even then antilocks wont come on, because there is not enough grip. This problem occurred when brand new, and cause me to hit a parking block after washing my car in the new 2001 year. I didn't not recognize the problem was that bad when wet untill rain of the new year pursued. The brakes had always been stiff (hard to use). While it has 28,000 miles on it now, the brakes when dry are a little better, pads are hardly worn at all, and when wet still will not stop the car..and even vibrates (not ABS).

- Milford, MI, USA

The brakes, when wet, in the rain, will not stop the vehicle within a safe distance must lift butt off of the seat pushing on the brake to stop when wet, and even then antilocks wont come on, because there is not enough grip. This problem occurred when brand new, and cause me to hit a parking block after washing my car in the new 2001 year. I didn't not recognize the problem was that bad when wet untill rain of the new year pursued. The brakes had always been stiff (hard to use). While it has 28,000 miles on it now, the brakes when dry are a little better, pads are hardly worn at all, and when wet still will not stop the car..and even vibrates (not ABS).

- Milford, MI, USA

Brakes -excessive vibration when brakes applied - dealer replace brake pads and rotors/ engine - rattles on start up for a few seconds. Dealer flushed engine, said carbon deposits had built up.

- Irving, TX, USA

There are repeated brake problems; rotors and pads have a lot of pulsation in them. Vehicle has had three sets of rotors put on and two sets of pads installed. Contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced rotors and pads. But problem still occurs.

- Dansville, NY, USA

Brakes pulsate when slowing or stopping from a high rate of speed. Rotors were turned at 7,000 miles and changed at another date. Problem is occurring for the 3rd time now. Dealership will not help me with the correction. I was told my warranty will only cover 1 rotor change, but the problem is still there and I believe Pontiac should stand behind their product and correct the error.

- Webster, TX, USA

While traveling and when depressing brake pedal vehicle pulsated.

- Fayettville, NY, USA

Brakes failed when applied, would overheat and caught fire. Vehicle would stop. Took to mechanic & brake pads & rotors replaced. Lower control & caliper boots had burned. Brakes have been replaced 3 times for same problem. No indication what was causing problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

When applying my brakes to stop my car, the car began to shake and the car wouldn't stop. I was trying to stop, but I couldn't. I ended up hitting the car in front of me, and they hit the car in front of them as a result. The rotors were replaced under warranty once before for this same problem. Four other people who have driven my car told me that they had problems with the brakes as well. I had made plans to drop the car off at the dealer to get the brakes looked at on Monday, 12/18/2000, but the brakes failed on 12/17/2000, causing the accident.

- Tipp City, OH, USA

Brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times within 17000 miles. I notice problem when I brake and the car shakes uncontrollably making it hard to steer.

- Loganville, GA, USA

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- Richmond, VA, USA

I have had the brakes replaced under warranty because of pulsation when braking at high speeds. That was corrected but still having brake problems. The car has an increased stopping distance and the pedal feels too low to the ground. I have to push the brakes all the way down in order to stop. I don't believe that in a real emergency that the car could stop in time to avoid impact. I'm calling the delearship tomorrow to have fixed but I don't believe it will be covered under warranty.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

At 3,000 miles excessive wear of brake rotors/ pads and hub. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on five occasions. They turn rotors and rear drums twice, and replaced hub. Problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Kingman, AZ, USA

I found the first problem of vibration around 3000K and there was no forseable problem. Around 6000K the shuttering began and the dealer said they were to shave the rotors and pads. Around 9000K another shutter and the service manager said they should have replaced it in the first place. It has happened again and I'm calling them tomorow to fix it again.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

Intermittently, upon starting vehicle ABS warning light and brake light would come on and remain on. When applying brakes, brakes did not respond in a normal manner, and driver would have to press on the pedal extremely hard. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer was not able to duplicate this problem right away. Finally, control module was replaced which seemed to correct the problem.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

Every 3000 miles approximately I have had to have the brakes and rotors on the front end replaced due to them warping. The dealrship garage keeps assuring me they are putting on an improved design by gmac and that it won't happen again. But just today when applying the brakes the noise and shaking restarted.

- New Florence, PA, USA

The ABS light stay on and the brakes malfunctioned, resulting extended stopping distance which may cause a crash.

- St Clair Shores, MI, USA

Brake pedal is too low, and when brakes are applied, they will not work at all. Also, extended stopping distance could happen.

- Astoria Queens, NY, USA