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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,094 miles

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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes problems

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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #12

Oct 231998

Grand Prix

  • miles

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

The ABS brakes, on left started cycling and grabbed, causing the vehicle to go out of control. Dealer contacted, and states malfunctioned. Another dealer stated ABS working properly. Vehicle defect is under investigation.

- White Fair Lake, MN, USA

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problem #11

Feb 181999

Grand Prix

  • miles
After driving in the rain, brakes fail to engage. Almost lost control exiting freeway.

- Independence, MO, USA

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problem #10

Dec 221997

Grand Prix

  • miles
ABS brakes feel like they don't release while driving. Stepping on the brakes results in extended stopping distance, incident occurs at any speed. Dealer contacted and could not duplicate the problem.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

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problem #9

Aug 111998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Rear brakes lock up when applying brakes, possible cause low alternator voltage output to ABS brake unit which causes problem.

- Warren, OH, USA

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problem #8

May 251998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Brakes do not operate well in rainy conditions. Driver needs to pudh on the gas pedal hard and far down to get vehicle to slow down.

- Plantation, FL, USA

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problem #7

May 061998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
After driving, even for a few minutes in the rain, ABS brakes become ineffective when applied. This defect is common on this year and model.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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problem #6

May 061998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles

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ABS brakes become inoperable in rainy weather.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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problem #5

Feb 241998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Brakes do not function well in rain, it takes several seconds before good stopping action is achieved.

- Sayreville, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Feb 211998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Experiences complete loss of brake power when driving in dry/moderate rain for a short distance,

- Wayne, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Aug 221997

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes got very hot, causing them to lock up. Dealer is repairing vehicle now.

- Connellsville, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 211997

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
The delco ABS activates when not required on dry pavement, causing a loss in braking.

- East Water, MA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 221996

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS lost all pressure during braking, occurred at 35 mph--impact at 12:00, driver's side air bag did not deploy.

- Jacksonville, IL, USA

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