The components of the brakes were tore up again for a second time in 6 years. The mechanic said it was the same problem and it tore up everything. The rotors caliper and brake pads.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

File date 5/2/2000 mfr. Involved General Motors Corp. NHTSA campaign # 00V116000 mfr. Campaign # 00041 component affected suspension:rear # vehicles affected 23 defect vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The bolt that attaches the rear suspension trailing arm to the left rear knuckle may not have been tightened to specifications during assembly. Consequence the bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control. Corrective action dealers will tighten this bolt. ------------------------------ I have to replace the rear wheel bearing on the left rear. I was told by the dealer, that this did not apply to my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE, . each bearing is $ 300- 400, but I have not had to replace in other bearings except the left rear. Could the above recall affect that wheel bearing, and how much of a coincidence that it just so happens to be the left rear wheel bearing on my car, could there have been more of a widespread problem with the left rear suspension of this vehicle? also when breaking at high speeds the ABS light came on, the new left rear brake shoe cracked in half as a result of the left rear wheel bearing having issues.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

I purchased this car new (my first new car) in August 2000. After the first 15,000 miles and the next 15.000 miles the brakes were replaced under warranty. After each additional 15,000 +/- miles I paid for this service out of pocket. In addition, I started paying for wheel bearings and replaced them too many times to count. Next the electrical system with the fan only working on speed 1 and 5. many dealer trips to have attempts to be fixed. Problems grew to add issues with fuel pump. New fuel pump added after being stranded for a few hours on a busy highway. Newest problem which we became aware of real early on was low coolant or a system which can not keep coolant in the car. The problem revisited us on xmas day as we were traveling to relatives and were stranded in upstate NY in typical climatic temperatures of less than 30 degrees F. have taken the car many times to dealers and local mechanics. Problems are still adding up. Included exhaust issues. Carbon monoxide. What a disappointment for a first time car owner. But I have learned one lesson...will never buy GM again. Never satisfied with dealer costs and fixes. After learning about all the other problems on this site that others have had very similar. I am glad that my newest car a Honda sits next to the Grand Am. I see that GM is hurting financially and I think this speaks loudly for what consumers are feeling. I have taken care of my car and selected GM for my first car purchase, unfortunately GM has not taken care of me. I hope GM sees responses like this to help the american car companies understand that americans are not going to put up with the idea that cheap cars are made and sold to americans so that the company can sell cars cheaply and that the car's life will end the day after the last car payment thus leading the buyer to a new loan for a new car. This is a waste!

- Hobart, NY, USA

I purchased my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am used. I've had it 3 years and have had break problems for at least 2 of the 3 years. My mechanic can not find any reason why I've had so many problems and when I spoke with Pontiac headquarters they informed me that since I did not have a documented case through a car dealership there was nothing they could do. I informed them that my private mechanic kept detail records but Pontiac informed me that even if I did use a dealership the problems I'm having are part of the normal wear and tear of a vehicle. My breaks have been grinding, squealing, thumping and now the whole front end is creaking. I've gone through several pairs of breaks front and back. I've gotten new rotors, have had the rotors cut. I've gotten new calipers but this still hasn't fixed my problem. At times I feel I am riding in an unsafe vehicle. My car has been looked at one month and less than 30 days later my brakes will be fully worn down. I just don't know how to have the problem corrected. On top of it all, the ignition has been changed, the drivers side seat springs are coming through the seat, the radios volume will go up and down for no reason, I've had to replace the whole turn signal / hazards signal part, the trunk leaks and of course none of it is under warranty. I still have a little over a year left to pay on the vehicle and Pontiac could care less.

- Coulters, PA, USA

2000 Pontiac Grand Am had to have the hub and brake shoes replaced at 15000 miles.** answer required***. the consumer also had new calipers and hoses installed but the brake shoes still aren't releasing from the hub.

- Unknown, DC, USA

Signals not working/ grinding noises heard at any speed and when turning corners. Mr the brakes squeaked when they were applied, the left front strut was replaced, the steering assembly was replaced, the defroster was replaced.

- Clive, IA, USA

We have replaced the brake pads and front rotors twice on our 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE (64,000 mi) twice. We were experiencing grinding and noise from the brake system. At times the brakes will "stick" or "lock up" for a brief second when applying the brakes. The 1st pad and rotor replacement only lasted a year before the problems began again. After researching on the web and talking with dealerships, I have found this to be a very common complaint among Grand Am owners. There is something causing these brakes to wear out so quickly. The repairs are costly and if a person can not afford to replace the brakes every year or so... they may just drive the car with the defects. Faulty brakes can result in a crash.

- Weatherford, TX, USA

When applying the brakes loud grinding sound was produced.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Problems with braking system on 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The brakes squealed, the front end would shake, the passenger and driver side windows were broken, the regulators in the doors were busted, the volume on the radio control was improper, the steering hose broke, the brakes and rotors were replaced 12 times, the vehicle would shake when braking, the transmission slipped, the vehicle burned excessive oil, the passenger side strut was bad, the power steering leaked, the engine acted as if it was going to stall, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, and the rear compartment filled with water.

- Medina, OH, USA

Heard loud noise coming from front part tires while driving. I knew it wasn't the brakes. Took it to my regular mechanic and was told it was a bad wheel bearing. $400 later it was replaced. This is not my first problem with this car. 1st problem: Blower motor went, 2nd: Water pump went, 3rd: Was told ignition column needs to be replaced, 4th: Shoe over timing belt wore away because of water pump problem. There have been numerous other problems including replacement of the brakes. My car only has 53,000 miles on it and was bought brand new in June of 2000. For the money I have spent on it, I could've had a Lexus!

- Rochester, NY, USA

Grinding noises coming from front end. Took to dealer and was told it is a wheel on rim incompatibility. They will not change cause there is no recall on the parts. Was told if I bought new tires and rims it would help. Spent $1300 on tires and rims to still hear the noise. Took it back for the dealer to say they cant help cause of the factory warranty being over and the company that help my extended warranty filed bankrupcy.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Out of warranty. Experiencing engine coolant leak at intake manifold. Dealer wants to replace $100 gasket and also flush & refill coolant @ $130. $970 for labor seems excessive to me. Appaently the engine has to be removed to perform this repair. Pontiac advertized 100,000 mile coolant on window sticker!

- St. Charles, MO, USA

I bought this car used in the November 2001. With in 31 days the brakes started squealing took in for service was told that the brakes were shot and need replaced. This cost me $86. I went back on the dealer where purchased and he paid the other half. When I bought the car the windshield washer fluid tank had a hole in and had to be replaced this was covered under warranty and was in the shop at the same time with the brakes. They were to order the new tank when they had the car in for brakes and didn't I had to go back to get it installed. There was rear end noise that they told me was the control arm in the back, which the dealership told me that they would replace and it was covered under warranty. There was front end noise that they told me was the control arm on the drivers side and that there was a bushing that needed greased - that was covered under warranty. The molding on the side drivers doors was been put back on in October of 2001 before I purchased the car - the in September of 2002 it started coming off again - when I tried to get it in to be repaired at the dealership that did the work they couldn't get it in before the one year warranty expired - so I super glued it. In March 2003 the front end noises have come back so bad that it sounds like a old bed spring and no mechanic can seem to figure out where the noise is coming from or what is causing it. When my car was in the shop for this one of the censors in the front drivers side went bad and cost me $489. The brakes where also shot and need rotors turned because the dealership that put the brakes on back in 2001 put brake pads on warped rotors. When it rains and you are driving it sounds like the back passenger door is opened or the window is down. 6/30/03 the front end noise are still there - the passenger side reclining seat arm has broken off - the knob that turns the heat/air/defrost has broken off. I am the only person who drives this car. I still owe over $11,000 on this car.

- Jackson, OH, USA

Blinkers & hazards do'nt work properly brakes always making noises and rubbing sounds

- Greenwood, IN, USA

I had bought my used 2000 Grand Am in December of 2001. Since then, I have had to buy front brakes and rotors twice. Both times the mechanic informed me of the terrible condition they were in. I have also had problems with the car shutting down completely while driving. After talking to several mechanics, they all agreed that it was my fuel pump. They had also informed me that many other Grand Am have had the same problems. Is there a recall on this car for these particular problems?

- Madison, TN, USA

While applying the brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor.

- Spanaway, WA, USA

I was having many problems with brakes and air conditioner. Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!come on here what does it have to take. I was told my brakes are the way they are because of the driving conditions and because I live in an area where there are hills. I was ready to break the dealers knee caps. Who does he think I am. Stupid. The guy who put the brakes on my car told me they made them to small for these cars anyways. So who do I believe. Something needs to be done GM is ripping people off left and right. It S not right. For example I have gotten new rotors and brake pads at least three times. Got sent on my way once and got rotors turned once. What else does GM need. Why are they stalling. Got my air conditioner fixed on May 13, 2003 for like I don't know how many times now I have lost count. Anyways it is now May 22,2003 and it doesn't work. Now I need to go back to the dealer again. I think all the people who work at GM need to drive nothing but all of our cars that have these brake problems and see how they like it. Paying thousands of dollars for a hunk of junk. Beware don't buy this car again and someone get there finger out of there you know what.

- Bristol, CT, USA

I purchased my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am used with 27000 miles on July of 2001. In October of 2001 I had my first brake job, February 2002, July 2002, March 2003 brakes checked on 2 other occasions for noise. Car was serviced in March 2003 for brakes and alignment - 5 weeks later car caught fire driving in traffic. The smoke was coming from under the hood, the fire dept. And police were on the scene in less than 10 minutes - the car was totaled. Cause is under investigation.

- Louisa, VA, USA

Since I purchased my 2000 Grand Am the front brakes have made noise. Have received brake inspections and told all ok. I usually get free brake inspection when I get oil changed. Now brakes sound bad. Took to auto repair shop and was told that the calipers were locked up. Brake pads are bad (worn on the inside only) on the "right" front wheel only. Also the rotor on the right front needs replacement. I called the manufacturer. And was told that the caliper was still covered under my warranty. I was told to take it to the dealer. Took it to my local clarksville in dealer and was told that the caliper was ok. The only problem was that my brakes were bad and I need new rotor. I took the auto on Friday. And the repairman looked at it on Monday. He advised me that he did not need to test drive it because the caliper was not locked up "now". dealer refuse to fix brakes under warranty but would install new brakes and rotor at my cost. I told dealer to "do nothing" I will pick auto up. When I got to dealer they informed me that they installed new pads at no cost because auto was unsafe to drive. Dealer refused to give me old pads. The repair shop I originally took it to ken towery told me that when the caliper locks up it can cause the pads and rotor to go bad. And since he saw that the inside of the pad on the right front was only worn on the inside indicated that this is more than likely what happened.

- Floyds Knobs, IN, USA

I have tried repeatedly to work with General Motors regarding repetitive brake and rotor issues on my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am....according to my research, there have been numerous complaints bearing resemblance to my issues and GM claims there are no problems.

- Holly Springs, NC, USA