Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 04152004 | 04/15/2004 | 10009220 | Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| 00966 | 01/01/2004 | 00966A | 10007816 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 00966B | 01/01/2004 | 10007293 | Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| 9709015015A | 09/01/1997 | 54329 | Complaints that the abs indicator lamp is on. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 535010 | 05/01/1995 | 43030 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 435006A | 05/01/1995 | 43021 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| There have been numerous claims for steering column failure, brake failure, and transmission failure. why hasn't pontiac fixed these problems? these are safety problems. are there any warranties availble? also how can i find out if all safety recalls have been complete on my car. my local dealer did not call me back on this. i need to know if the gas tank repairs have been done on this car. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 100 | 01/01/1997 | |
| My brakes are still failing after being fixed by the pontiac dealer in my home town. this concerns me because they are not taking ant responsibility for their work and after about a year 1/2 and 300 dollars later they want to charge me again to fix my brakes. i know their is a recall on these types of brakes and my car has the same symptons as the recent school bus situation. i have a great concern of the safety of others and myself. i feel that pontiac gm is not taking responsibility for this and i can't believe they are trying to charge me again for this problem. it is obviously a manufacturer problem. i just hope i don't get into a serious accident because of my brake failure. | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| There have been numerous claims for steering column failure, brake failure, and transmission failure. why hasn't pontiac fixed these problems? these are safety problems. are there any warranties availble? also how can i find out if all safety recalls have been complete on my car. my local dealer did not call me back on this. i need to know if the gas tank repairs have been done on this car. | |||
| 02/12/1997 | |||
| Brakes: coming out of driveway, slowed for curve to the right, vehicle was going down hill, put foot on brakes and they did not depress, took foot off and tried to depress and there was nothing . crashed into a garage,then brakes depressed. road conditions were poor due to snow. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | |||
| 08/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving the valve spring failed causing loss of control/steering ability and severe vibration. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| Problems with brakes, exhaust, tires, shocks, and suspension on 1994 pontiac grand am. *mr the consumer requested assistance with the repairs needed. the vehicle also needed a compressor. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/13/2002 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Brakes went to floor car kept going, steering locked, airbag deployed striking driver in face, hit stalled car from behind. have recently learned car has had previous brake problems by previous owner resulting in brakes being replaced 4 times, also previous owner reported to dealer steering problems.*ak | |||
| 05/17/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| While driving at 34mph, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, none of the air bags deployed.*ak the consumer stated that the failed brakes was the reason for the accident. *yh | |||
| 05/17/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| While driving 55 mph, abs lights blinked off and on, when brakes were applied, they did not hold, causing vehicle to run into another vehicle. *ak. consumer was slowing down at light and the brakes failed at 40 mph, the dealer informed consumer there was nothing wrong with the brakes.*jb | |||
| 12/10/1999 | 8 | 10/01/1999 | |
| A part of abs system is shorting out and causing the alternater to short out.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 3 | 11/01/2000 | |
| There have been many problems that should have been reported or told before purchasing this vehicle. this vehicle may fall under the ohio lemon law. no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1999 | 1 | ||
| Was driving 10mph & started to apply brakes to slow down, and brake pedal failed to move. vehicle was unable to stop & rearended another vehicle. had contacted dealer & was told the problem was the abs brakes. owner unplugged the abs system & had no problem ever since. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 12/21/1996 | |
| When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has repaired brakes; however the problem still exists. *ak the abs failed repeatdly afer being replaced by different dealers. *yh | |||
| 07/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 25 mph brakes on the rear wheels locked up. driver was able to pull into a parking lot safely. if this would have happened at a higher speed vehicle would have went into a tail spin. vehicle was towed to a nearby service shop for repairs. this problem was not reported to a pontiac dealership .*ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Complete replacement of brakes twice, oil pan once and continue having problems maintaining oil pressure | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes under normal conditions, the pedal went down about an inch from the floorboard, and there was no braking ability, until the regular braking system started holding. the vehicle was taken to a brake shop to be checked. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Intermittent brake failure.pedal goes straight to floor when brakes are applied. dealer contacted and is aware of problem. no warranty. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 20 | ||
| Brakes have failed since day one, i have taken to dealer several times and they replaced the master cylinder. they said it had an internal leake. did not solve problem. when stopping the pedel goes to the floor and a squeeking noise can be heard. the car does not stop. i replaced the front disc brakes a few weeks ago. they were broken apart in layers. thought that may have been the problem but it was not. had vehicle analized on a computor to see if any codes came up but there were none. i noticed a lot of similar complaints in your files. also noticed a recall by gm on blazers and jimmy's and s-10s for similar problem. i have been unable to resolve problem or get any help from dealer. would appreciate any help. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Anti lock brakes malfunctioned causing fading due to abs motor failure. | |||
| 04/12/1998 | 5 | ||
| Abs brakes: pedal goes to the floor. has no brakes. front brakes make noise/grind. pads replaced 4-5 times. steering wheel: pin fell out 4 times. column does not lock. air conditioner: not working. just noisy, no air. took to dealer for repairs. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 6 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Engine head cracked between spark plug & rear of head; oil on top of plug; coolant leaks onto exaust manifold--catalytic converter being plugged up causes exaust pipe to seperate from rear of engine & very hot exaust goes directly into atmosphere & melts insulation around wireing in engine compartment | |||
| 06/30/1997 | |||
| The brakes operate at a slow speed or stop. the brakes will slip lower, pressure is loose, brake pedal goes down lower, car will slide, under 20 mph. dealer contacted and made repairs four times and problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes will grab, jerk forward, and release, the abs brake light comes on and sometimes nothing happens. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1998 | |||
| Abs brake problems; during regular braking, no inclement weather, when applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and there were no brakes. driver was able to avoid a crash when vehicle went off the road. dealer stated that it will cost $2,000.00 to correct the problem with the abs. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Loud noise, jerking and the slipping, occurred at erratic times, also rolls after stopping, defected anti-brake motor. | |||
| 02/12/1997 | |||
| Brakes: coming out of driveway, slowed for curve to the right, vehicle was going down hill, put foot on brakes and they did not depress, took foot off and tried to depress and there was nothing . crashed into a garage,then brakes depressed. road conditions were poor due to snow. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1996 | |||
| Failure of the anti-lock brakes, consumer was driving, applied force to the brake pedal and the brake pedal went to the floor. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1996 | |||
| Abs brake system failed, pedal hard, resulting in long stopping distance and accident. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes locked up 4 times. *sd | |||
| 12/01/1994 | |||
| Have to change the brakes to often. tt | |||
| 10/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Premature wear of abs, causing brakes to grind. *ak | |||
| The abs brakes had to be changed twice within a 9 month time. the dealer said that was normal for the brakes and rotors. tt | |||
| 03/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brake system malfunctioned. *skd | |||
| 08/14/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, while driving at speed of 30 mph coming off a slope, vehicle stalled, causing brake lockup and steering loss, impact,12:00 position. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1995 | |||
| The abs brakes on the car are contaminated and they make a sqeaking noise. please describe. tt | |||
| 03/06/1995 | |||
| Abs brakes fail during snow. tt | |||
| 10/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| Abs system locked up, resulting in loss of control/vehicle spinned and slid into a curb, dealer found no problem, owner said possible problem in abs chip. tt | |||
| 01/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| The uabs brakes locked up,causing vehicle to spin/loss of control, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1994 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes grind. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| Ant-ilock brake light illuminated indicating that the ant-ilock brake system was not working. mechanic states possible snow and ice build up could cause the anti-lock sensor to malfunction. please add further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 3 | 02/13/2001 | ||
| While driving brakes grab and pull before stopping.*ak *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake failed. nlm. consumer states prior to recall, a new starter was needed as well as a new engine and also a new lighting switch, consumer has also had to get new tires. *jb | |||
| 06/11/1996 | 6 | ||
| Brake failure, also replaced loose motor mounts/power door locks/steering column/passenger's seat reclined backwards. *ak | |||
| 02/06/1996 | |||
| Brake pedal goes to the floor while trying to brake the vehicle. tt | |||
| 01/09/1996 | |||
| Attempted to stop, brake pedal got hard and would not move. tt | |||
| 06/25/1995 | |||
| The brakes keep giving out and the steering wheel shakes after 60 mph. *ak | |||
| 04/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Front/rear brakes failed. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake pads/rotors, and clipers. also, upon depressing the brake pedal consumer noticed a loud grinding noise coming from the brakes. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brakes on several occasions . please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brakes wear out unusually quickly. *dh | |||
| 04/25/1995 | |||
| Premature brake wear on four tires. tt | |||
| 05/24/1994 | |||
| Front brakes jerks when making a stop. causing brakes to warp and drag. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall notice 00v287000/ engine starter. also, experienced problems with switch that controlled exterior lights of vehicle malfunctioning. exterior lights would stop operating when switching between dim and bright. at times, there was smell of burning wires. *ak ping of tilt on steering column backed out twice. the replacement new switch failed. the dash lights were out. the window brackets were weak. the front disc brake pads failed frequently. *yh | |||
| Bubble in brake casing caused brake pads to prematurely wear. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads failed, rotors warped causing noise and vibration. | |||
| 04/12/1998 | 5 | ||
| Abs brakes: pedal goes to the floor. has no brakes. front brakes make noise/grind. pads replaced 4-5 times. steering wheel: pin fell out 4 times. column does not lock. air conditioner: not working. just noisy, no air. took to dealer for repairs. *ak | |||
| 11/16/1996 | 2 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads and rotors failed. | |||
| 4 | 09/19/1994 | ||
| Brake pads are replaced annually. | |||
| 09/08/1997 | 1 | 05/24/1994 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 04/14/1995 | |||
| Brake pad has wear out at 14,000 miles. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 7 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| I have replaced my front brakes several times and roters 3 never getting more than 25,000per set. i have try useing different brands and asked the dealer why they keep going bad ? *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads failed, rotors warped causing noise and vibration. | |||
| 11/16/1996 | 2 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads and rotors failed. | |||
| 08/09/1995 | |||
| Rotors failed at 9000 miles, resulting in improperly braking ability. tt | |||
| 02/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Front brake rotors make thumping noise. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Rear brakes fail to work properly, causing excessive work to be applied to front brakes, resulting in premature wear of front brakes. *aw | |||
| 02/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake shoes/drums failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Power windows stopped working and heater coil went out, and radiater broke and steering will and put something in the steering column had wheel cylinder replaced head gasket , and cruise control stopped working. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/05/1999 | 1 | 01/14/1995 | |
| Brakes failed due to faulty master cylinder. mjs | |||
| 3 | 08/19/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed. in most cases when brakes fail there is a hissing sound, then no pedal resistance, some resistance then a thrush of resistance to foot. brakes must be pumped in order to function. brake function is also lost when making turns. master cylinder was replaced twice. functioned fine for approx. 1 month after first repair and approx. two weeks after second repair. advised by repair shop to take vehicle to manufacturer for repair of right sensor on right front because they were not trained for repair of this problem. | |||
| 08/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Electrical short, causing a short in the head lights/ brake lights, when driving the headlights go out; also, master cylinder replaced 3 times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 03/21/1996 | 1 | 12/21/1995 | |
| Brake/accelerator pedal design to close to one another, causing driver to accidentally depress wrong pedal, causing accident. | |||
| 02/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close to each other, foot slipped of brake onto accelerator, causing sudden acceleration/accident. *ak | |||