Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/05/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Abs system inoperative abs light on constantiy, mechanic says modulator problem ,dealer says no recalls or service problems with brakes. | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 20 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Abs performs start up test properly. in forward movement, the first brake application may become a violent, uneven, braking event that could make the car uncontrollable. advised needing new front wheel wiring harnesses. not shielded by pontiac. $500+ to replace. disconnected fuse for abs. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Light on dash console came on indicating that there was no traction control. upon taking to dealer found that the entire abs system had failed | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 3 | |||
| The transmission went bad and the intake manifold was leaking coolant and oil. *la there were also brake and electrical problems. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/29/2001 | |||
| Intermittent brake failure at any speed. pedal will go to the floor ,and vehicle has no braking action. vehicle not taken to dealer yet. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Stopping at junction brakes locked up without warning causing violent stop and would not release. abs warning light illuminated. vehicle could not be moved under own power and had to be towed . brake shop had to disconnect abs system and bleed brakes before vehicle could be moved on own power.had this happened on expressway 10 minutes earlier a serious accident would almost certainly have resulted. this was a potentially dangerous failure and clearly represents an unacceptable failure mode. history - (1) random intermittent abs warning light with no other symptoms - no problem could be identified by brake shop. (2) leaking master cylinder had been recently replaced. reported incident to gm customer hot line immediately after incident as a safety issue. have had no contact from them since.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Abs light illuminated and 99% of brakes failed. dealer contacted and repairwork done at owners expense. *ak | |||
| 01/03/1999 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Extream shaking and loud humming noise caused from the wheel bearings going out on the front-end passengers side,the abs failed completly the light came on and is now off and the abs breaking does not work at all | |||
| 8 | 12/01/1992 | ||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| The service technition told me that this is a common problem with gm's abs system. he said i should check into whether there might be a silent recall on the aforementioned abs system that would be fixed only if a consumer had a problem. i did not see one listed in your data base, but thought you might have access to more information. the tech said it was a flaw in the abs system, not because of any lack of maintainence of neglect. if you can give me any recall info it would be greatly appreciated as the repair is very costly for a problem not associated with normal wear and usage. thank you, randy j. andersen | |||
| Abs brake warning remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. water pump and master cylinder replaced and system flushed then light went out and remained out. has since begun illuminating intermittently upon startup and while driving. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle about 20 mph, the anti- lock brake system engaged without application, causing all four wheels to lock up. the vehicle was towed to a repaired shop. the problem has been reported to the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1997 | 1 | 05/12/1993 | |
| Abs warning light came on. | |||
| 08/22/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 11/10/1997 | 335 | ||
| Driving vehicle about 40mph when abs light came on; put foot on brakes but vehicle failed to stop right away. had brakes replaced. problem of abs brakes & light still exists. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Abs brakes failed, also abs light came on/off. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 1 | 07/21/1993 | |
| Anti lock brake modulator failed. | |||
| 02/10/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 12/01/1992 | ||
| The abs warning light flashes intermittently while operating the vehicle. problem corrected about (1) year ago. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 2 | 11/07/1993 | |
| The abs brakes do not work after pushing hard on them; also, the traction control system does not work. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 08/26/1996 | 1 | 06/20/1994 | |
| Valve that controls abs brakes failed, causing abs to malfunction. *ak | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Loss of control due to brake failure, causing accident/no deployment of airbag during accident. | |||
| 08/20/1996 | 1 | 08/31/1993 | |
| Antilock brake system failed, causing brakes to lock up. | |||
| 04/03/1995 | |||
| Intermittent abs brake failure, replaced abs brakes. *ak | |||
| 12/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Abs brakes failed due to burnt out motor. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1995 | |||
| Abs; computer brain that operates braking system has failed. please describe details. tt | |||
| 06/05/1995 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Abs brake failed ,the motor burnt out,needs rebuilt valve kit. tt *slc | |||
| Abs brakes; pressure regulator for abs failed to function properly. pleased describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Abs relay switch failed, located within the fuse box that previously caught fire (possible cause of original fire). mjs | |||
| 11/10/1997 | 335 | ||
| Driving vehicle about 40mph when abs light came on; put foot on brakes but vehicle failed to stop right away. had brakes replaced. problem of abs brakes & light still exists. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 12/23/1993 | |
| Abs sensor failed. | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs sensor failed. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/24/1993 | 8 | 12/31/1992 | |
| Brake system on vehicle has had continual problems, pedal to the floor accompanied with hissing noise, replacement of various brake components during several repair attempts did not rectify problems. mjs | |||
| 05/20/1997 | |||
| While applying the brakes the first wheel brake grabs while turning at low speed. dealer tried to fix the problem, but there was no success. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| When applying brakes brake pedal pulstated. vehicle was taken to dealerhip. disc and brake pads were installed about 4 times, which justified the problem for about 500 miles. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/25/1996 | 2 | 08/15/1994 | |
| Rear wheel cylinder leakage; dealer also replaced brake pads. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 01/12/2002 | 24000 | 4 | |
| Vehicle experienced problems with the rear wheel cylinder, and the master cylinder after only 24,000 miles. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and had the vehicle serviced for these repairs. however, after 35,000 miles the wheel cylinders were replaced again. also, when applying the brakes the vehicle would not stop.owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer only to find out that the master cylinder was defective. provide further details.*ak | |||
| 11/25/1996 | 2 | 08/15/1994 | |
| Rear wheel cylinder leakage; dealer also replaced brake pads. *ak | |||
| 10/08/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| 41,000 miles the rear brake cylinder is leaking . *ak brake pads had to be replaced because of the leak, not because they were worn. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/02/1997 | 0 | ||
| Right rear brake cylinder leaked and damanged the brake shoe. consumer to the car to dealer, and dealer corrected problem at 21000. currently, at36000 miles brake problem has reoccurred. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/12/2002 | 24000 | 4 | |
| Vehicle experienced problems with the rear wheel cylinder, and the master cylinder after only 24,000 miles. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and had the vehicle serviced for these repairs. however, after 35,000 miles the wheel cylinders were replaced again. also, when applying the brakes the vehicle would not stop.owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer only to find out that the master cylinder was defective. provide further details.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Master cylinder was leaking without prior warning. dealer did not explain what was cause of the problem.*ak | |||
| Vehicle will not start, cause unknown. dealer replaced the brake master cylinder/ crankshaft sensor module which corrected the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1998 | |||
| While driving down hill about 20 mph, the brake warning light came on ,and the vehicle lost all power. driver was able to steer the vehicle into a church parking lot safely. vehicle taken to dealership, where master cyclinder was replaced. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Master cylinder leak. | |||
| 01/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Master cylinder fell off, causing accident/injury. *skd | |||
| 02/05/1995 | |||
| Master cylinder unbolted from the wall breaking the vacuum, resulting in brake lost, replace booster, master cylinder and some wire. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 11/11/1998 | |||
| While driving down hill about 20 mph, the brake warning light came on ,and the vehicle lost all power. driver was able to steer the vehicle into a church parking lot safely. vehicle taken to dealership, where master cyclinder was replaced. *ak | |||