While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle in a head on collision. Driver was not injured. Both frontal driver 's and passenger air bags did not deploy. The insurance company had the vehicle towed to the body shop.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Also, the trac system flashed on and off. Vehicle shut down. But consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Dealer placed the vehicle on diagnostic machine and codes were found. Mechanic replaced the O2 sensors. Then, consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred, and had not been resolved.

- Olean, NY, USA

While approaching incoming traffic, the consumer applied the brake and the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle at 25-35 mph. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. The vehicle also surged forward. There was a defective part that was causing the brake pads to wear.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

A warping of the front rotors may cause the brakes to vibrate during breaking and cause the ABS system failure indicator to go on. Driver side door window: Cable for the power window will bind up behind the pulley and make the window inoperational. In some cases the cable pulled off the pulley and caused the window to drop and smash into pieces.

- Boardman, OH, USA

The brakes shuttered badly and the front rotors and pads were replaced. On 10/16/2003 while driving approximately 10 mph, brake pedal was depressed and the brakes shuttered. The anti-lock brake system locked, and caused the consumer's vehicle to hit another vehicle. The other vehicle's driver was injured.

- Omaha, NE, USA

I have my Pontiac Grand Am for 3 yrs now and in the 3 years I have put 8 sets of brake pads, 3 sets of rotors and now I have to replace the calipers. I had the car to two different Pontiac dealers one was 6 months after I purchsed the car and they told me that the brakes are not a warrenty item and that I was to hard on the brakes. The other dealer told me that the front brakes are wearing because the back brakes are not adjusting right, so that dealer fix the back brakes at no charge to me. Will here it is 2yrs and 6 months late I'm stilling having problems with my brakes. I feel I can not trust the Pontiac dealers to fix my car. I feel that Pontiac should fix this problem at no charge to me or recall this cars for braking problems. I can't keep replace my brake pads, rotors, and calipor on the car it is a very costly thing to do. I have called the Pontiac customer service department and told them everything and they did nothing. I have resently emailed Pontiac direct. I have not heard anything as of yet. If I don't hear from them then the next step is to my lawyer for a law suit. So with this I hope that Pontiac does something before someone gets hurt or killed because of there faulty braking system. If it comes down to a law suit I hope that every one who own a 2000 Grand Am get either there money pay for the car or they get there brakes fix right.

- Albrightsville, PA, USA

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning ABS braking system light appeared on the dashboard. Also, brake rotors were warped.

- Spanaway, WA, USA

The cars anti-lock brake system went out without warning and the front brakes locked up. The car had sufficient brake pads and brake fluid. It was checked and there seemed to be nothing else to be wrong.

- Hillsbough , NC, USA

While driving 25mph had extended stopping distance, and replaced rotors every 10,000 miles.

- Charleston, WV, USA

When I first purchased my vehicle (new) I noticed a dry scraping noise coming from the brakes. Dealer said it was from sitting on the lot and had collected dust. At approx 12000 miles my brakes started to creak when I would press on the brake pedal. Dealer said there was a bulletin and fixed the problem. At 35,800 mi the brakes started making the noise again. I was away from home and not near a dealer. Distance for stopping has also increased. Have not notified dealer seeing as though my car is out of warranty. I should add that 20,000 are highway miles. I am at a loss as to what to do.

- Waltham, MA, USA

Brakes failed on two separate occasions. The first failure occurred at apprx. 9,000 miles and the second occurred at approx. 25,000 miles. The dealer did a complete overhaul to the braking system at 10,000 miles however would not fix them free of charge on the second visit. The replacement parts were still under warranty but the dealer did not honor the warranty. Being a loyal GM customer I expected a lot more from the dealer and GM, they should stand by their products, especially when they are substandard. There is no reasion that the brakes should have failed twice in less than 25,000 miles. I can't say anything positive about my experience with GM and bill rapp Pontiac this time around and next time I'm in the market for a new car, GM will be off my wish list.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

Brakes were grabbing/vibrating, and grinding when applied. Vehicle been to dealer on two separate occasions. After repairs were done, within two weeks or less, problem reoccured. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Modesto, CA, USA

While driving and attempting to step on brake pedal to stop or to reduce speed, vehicle will not stop. Instead, will be involved in extended stopping distance. Dealer had repaired brakes twice. Dealer has also replaced the rotors twice, turned them once. The brake system has had to be fixed 3 times.

- Malvern, OH, USA

I was driving on the freeway and my Pontiac vehicle's ABS brakes failed. There should have been sufficient time to stop. The brake went all the way to the floor and would not slow the car down at all. The car only had 15,000 miles on it and was recently checked out by the dealer. I almost crashed into the car in front of me because of congestion. Luckily, there was a carpool lane open on the left driver's side. To avoid rear-ending the car in front of me I checked my side view mirror and saw a van approaching a little ways back. I quickly changed lanes and the van crashed into the rear end of my car.

- Studio City, CA, USA

While driving, heard a loud noise which came from front end. Took vehicle to dealer. To correct the noise problem, the dealer installed new rotors and brakes in the front and back. The noise still continued and the dealer replaced the rack and pinion. Next, the dealer replaced the front wheel bearings. The dealer also agreed to replace the tires with Michelin brand.

- Bradleyville, MO, USA

Engine is missing or coughing while stopped at red light, transmission & transaxle is slipping, car keeps pulling left to right & tires are wearing down on left side due to left front end has a major problem, both front rotors keeps wearing down, left front wheel area has a rubbing & grinding noise that can not be found, engine keeps over heating, brakes keeps pulling & pulsates when brakes are applied.

- Newton, NC, USA

ABS lights and "warning" lights are coming on dashboard, and there is vibration coming from vehicle during normal operation. Dealership has examined vehicle, and has replaced brake rotors and front wheel bearings. *akthe steering wheel shakes and the vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are applied. The vehicle fuel milage was poor about 17 mpg, also the speaker and alternator are noisy.

- Belfast, NY, USA

Front rotors replaced 3X and pads replaced 2X within 14 months of having vehicle and 11,276 miles. Pontiac customer service contacted 2X with complaints filed. Awaiting return call from supervisor at central Florida location. Dealer states that Grand Am's are being brought in for 2 major items: Braking system and air conditioning. Stated that problem with rotors wearing may be caused by city driving? rotors replaed on vehicle approx. Every 3K to 5K miles. In the process of contacting bbs and attorney general as well as a certified letter to manufacturer is in progress regarding braking system problems and safety concerns.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

Rotors and pads had to be replaced five times already, and that happened every few miles. Dealer had to lubricate pads to improve problem. Consumer states there have been no complete brake failure or an accident, but brakes are very noisy when braking.

- Salina, OK, USA

I have had 3 sets of brakes and rotors on this car in just over 1 year. I will contact my dealer tomorrow regarding the brakes. They need to be replaced again. I have 14340 miles on the car, the last set of brakes were put on at 11900.

- Newark, DE, USA