Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 435012A | 01/01/1995 | 43-50-12 | 39072 | Abs warning light is on. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| 435012 | 12/01/1994 | 37955 | Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94063 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/12/1994 | 12/21/1994 | CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/04/2000 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| I entered my auto on the evening of 10/4/00 at 8:10pm and turned key to start. i did not at any time depress gas pedal. after engine started, i allowed rpm's to setttle down and put my foot on the brake. put transmission in reverse and let up on the brake. the immediately started moving in reverse in an uncontrolled acceleration (s?). i set my foot on the brake and there was no response. the brake pedal did not move. the car kept speeding up until it hit a tree, broadside. the total distance was about 20-25 feet, but the car was totalled. this is the 2nd time this has happened, except on the previous occasion, the auto stopped in about 3 feet. two times since the purchase of the auto, i have had to stop suddenly and, it seemed to me, that the brakes worked the way abs brakes are suppose to, but i'm not sure. a witness who saw the accident estimated that the automobile was racing in reverse about 20-30 mph,before it struck the tree, but only a guess. (dot number: n/a tiresize: n/a) | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/15/2002 | |||
| Brake pedal goes to the floor causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. ph | |||
| 10 | 05/07/1997 | ||
| Brakes wear excessively and fail to stop vehicle at times. passenger side seat belt will not open. when turning vehicle into left curves there is a loss of control. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| While driving during day time vehicle was fine. but, at night noticed vehicle would idle high & start to overheat. vehicle would stutter like it was stalling. applied brakes & vehicle failed to stop. also, smoke would be coming inside of vehicle from under hood. problems were intermittent. *ak | |||
| While traveling and when depressing brake pedal vehicle would continue to travel, resulting in extended stopping distance. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| While approaching a stop sign, brakes were applied and the pedal was very hard as if there was a lock on it. there was little reaction the vehicle vaguely slowed down. consumer had to drop the vehicle into a lower gear along with still applying the brakes to stop. dealer has been cotacted. *ak | |||
| 11/03/1998 | |||
| Went to apply brakes the brakes didn't lock up. the pedal went straight to the floor.consumer contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes heard a loud squeaking noise. dealer says the calipers lock up. has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 09/30/1997 | ||
| While backing up, abs brakes failed to work. brake pedal wa shard, dealer checked vehicle, but could not explain the malfunction. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Owner has abs brakes. brake light comes on while drivng. problem seems to be frequent. dealer stated master cylinder was faulty and that it does not retain pressure. *ak | |||
| 05/17/1996 | 3 | ||
| Antilock brake system repaired three times. | |||
| Anti-lock brakes failed without warning and consumer almost had a collison. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Ea94-041 active, brake failure (abs) in for repair rotors and dis pads and calipers, anti-locks failes on wet and dry surface *ak | |||
| Abs braking problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 05/10/1995 | 1 | 01/31/1991 | |
| Abs system failure, abs pump and valve had to be replaced at 35k miles. tt *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Antilock brake light comes on intermittently. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The alternator/starter go out every 6 months, the fuel pump has been replaced 8 times, the left turn signal does not blink, the brakes go out every 6 months, i think there was a recall on the brake system. the power steering has to be refilled every 100 miles. the drivers side power window does not work. the window is down about an inch and will not go up or down. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The calipers and brake shoes failed causing consumer to hit the vehicle in front, the consumer sustained injuries. *slc | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| This problem has been listed as a common problem on carpoint.com. here is the url for that problem http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/usedsingleyear/pontiac/grand%20prix/1991.asp#engine the other problems listed have also occurred with the car. it first appeared on june 24 1997 and the failure occurred at 20 mph. there is a complete loss of braking due to this. it happens with little or no warning at all. the brakes on the car have less than 20,000 miles on them. i will be sending a letter to pontiac and gm withing 1 day. | |||
| 07/03/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1992 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1995 | 1 | 07/06/1994 | |
| Brakes components continue to fail due to faulty system. | |||
| Brakes don't activate enough needing increased stopping distance. please describe details. tt | |||
| 05/02/1993 | 1 | ||
| Brakes squeal/ grind/ drag and feel mushy due to brake wear. this is the fourth replacement. tt | |||
| 03/04/1992 | |||
| When power brake applied, experiencing long stopping distance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 07/08/1994 | 8 | ||
| Replaced brake proportional valve. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Frozen pistons, rear brakes not working | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 06/27/1994 | |
| Consumer noticed rear disc brakes were not working properly due to rear brake caliper/rotor being corroded and rusted. had to replace them twice. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear disc brakes corroded, causing front brakes to wear out prematurely. *sd | |||
| 11/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes work intermittently. tt | |||
| Vehicles disc braking system rear system had to be completely replaced.the mfr was offering $100.00 program to do the fix.(ea94-041). tt | |||
| 01/04/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, causes excessive front brake wear. tt | |||
| 12/05/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive stopping distance. tt | |||
| 11/21/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, causing reduction in brake effectiveness. tt | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| The rear disc brakes are corroded and is causing the front brakes to wear out faster.tt *jb | |||
| When making a hard stop it feels like no brakes dealer replaced the rotor ,caliper and disc dealer can't find problem the drive seat belt buckle cover came off. | |||
| 03/23/1995 | |||
| Brake failure, experience brake lockup, replace calipers, and disc rotors and pads, in for repair now. tt | |||
| 03/27/1994 | 2 | ||
| Corrosion of rear disc brakes creates a lock up condition. tt | |||
| 12/03/1992 | |||
| Rear disc brake overheated, resulting in brake loss, replace rear disc brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Rear brake caliper failed due to corrosion. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake calipers lock up causing excessive wear to components. | |||
| When applying the brakes heard a loud squeaking noise. dealer says the calipers lock up. has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1992 | |||
| Right rear brake calipers, rotors, pads and bushings/sliders have failed to function properly. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Caliper's rust in the rear, causing an overload/excessive wear to front brakes. | |||
| 10/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brake calipers replaced twice. *sd | |||
| 06/23/1994 | |||
| Front and rear brake caliper failure. wife hit an enbankment. explain in more detail*ak | |||
| 10/25/1994 | 5 | ||
| Rear brake caliper froze up. | |||
| 07/10/1995 | |||
| Rear brakes have never worked; rotors rusted; calipers have design flaw, do not work; front brakes replaced several times. tt | |||
| 02/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Rear brake caliper pin failed. *skd | |||
| 07/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear caliper failed, resulting in lost of braking ability. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| The rear corroded disc brakes. have to had calipers and rotors replaced. and the car has lost the brakes 4 times. please describe. tt | |||
| 04/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear caliper slides rusted out/failed. *skd | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Rusted/corroded calipers, caused rear brakes to fail/premature wear on front brakes due to excessive use. *skd | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| Problem with rear caliper sliders. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1994 | 2 | ||
| Rear brake caliper pins were frozen, causing excessive wear of fron brakes, replaced caliper pin in rear and ft brakes twice. tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Disc brakes failure, lockup of calipers on the rear of vehicle, ea94041- active. tt | |||
| 06/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Extremely poor braking performance due to rear caliper slide freezing. rendering rear brakes inoperative. tt | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake failure corrosion of rear disc brakes, in for repair replacement of slide which had corrored, pe94-063 active. tt | |||
| 11/17/1993 | 2 | ||
| Notice long stopping distance, due to caliper sliding on rear brakes being frozen in place, replace disc braking system two times. tt | |||
| 09/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes pads fell completely off; caliper slide pins were frozen on both wheels; bonding did not hold brakes pads to metal retainer; loss of braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 8 | ||
| Brake pads worn. *sd | |||
| 11/11/1992 | 1 | ||
| Front/rear pads replaced 4 times. *sd | |||
| 06/10/1993 | 0 | ||
| Replaced front brake pads. | |||
| 07/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced right/rear brake pads. *ak | |||
| 04/29/1995 | 1 | ||
| Premature wear of front brake pads. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes pads fell completely off; caliper slide pins were frozen on both wheels; bonding did not hold brakes pads to metal retainer; loss of braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Ea94-041 rear brake corrosion; rear slider kits replaced also front rotors w/brakes wearing prematurely. vehicle has used (8) sets of brakes. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Corrosion of rear disc brakes, rear brakes don't function at all rusting of rotors, ea94-041 active. tt | |||
| 07/10/1995 | |||
| Rear brakes have never worked; rotors rusted; calipers have design flaw, do not work; front brakes replaced several times. tt | |||
| 10/05/1994 | |||
| Rear rotors seized up; severe grinding when applied brakes; all rear brakes replaced twice within year. tt | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| The rear corroded disc brakes. have to had calipers and rotors replaced. and the car has lost the brakes 4 times. please describe. tt | |||
| 04/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front rotors warped. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/14/2000 | |||
| Consumer found out from repair shop that rear brakes had no power. one of the brakes was completely disconnected. also, they were both rusted. consumer will contact manufacturer. *ak *ml | |||
| 05/11/1994 | |||
| Rear brakes needed replacement due to corrosion. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes failed. | |||
| Rear brakes do not work, wear front brakes out prematurely. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1992 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes overheated. *sd | |||
| 01/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes frequently fail to work, causing loss of control. *dsh | |||
| 10/30/1995 | |||
| No rear brakes. brake never worked. please describe. tt | |||
| 04/29/1995 | 2 | ||
| Ea94-041 a, rear brakes failed to operate, causing the over use of the front brakes and overheating. tt | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| Pe-94-063 active, corrosion of rear disc brake, causing loss of brake effectiveness. tt | |||
| 01/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes look as though brakes never functioned, with rust covering areas where should be clear. inspected by gulf gas station. tt | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes froze, causing extended stopping distance, previously repaired. *ak | |||
| 1) rear brakes are corroding. 2) steering will smoke due to turn signal switch shorting. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/20/2002 | 20 | ||
| Vehicle's master cylinder failed. mr | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 10 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Rear brake lights stay on after releasing brake pedal. car was dropped off at palm pontiac service department a total of 9 times from 11/4/99 to 7/24/00. the repairs performed on thses 9 visits included replacing abs brake master cylinder, replacing brake light switch, adjusting brake light switch and adjusting brake pedal. problem still persists as of 9/5/00 when i contacted wayne turner, service director at palm pontiac and he adviced me to contact pontiac customer service. i called pontiac customer assistance center at !-800-762--2737 and spoke to patrick clemmins. he gave me a request # c01463354 and send he would check with his superior and call me back. | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Owner has abs brakes. brake light comes on while drivng. problem seems to be frequent. dealer stated master cylinder was faulty and that it does not retain pressure. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1992 | 0 | ||
| Brake problems cause excessive wear on pads, won't stop vehicle quickly. *dsh | |||
| 11/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Brake master cylinder failed. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/06/1999 | 1000 | 05/25/1998 | |
| I have a 1991 pontiac grand prix w/ a 3.4l v-6 and i have been having problems w/ the brake system since 1999. i was driving down the street and the brakes would work one second and not the next ( would get really stiff and firm, no assist), so a couple days later it just went stiff for good. i decided to check the car for the brake fuses and found the abs pump fuse had burnt out. i replaced and as soon as i stepped on the brake it went soft for a split second and then stiff again. had a friend watch the fuse and he said as soon as i stepped on the brake it blew the fuse. no matter what i do i can not fix this issue and the dealership is trying to charge me a couple thousand dollars for the booster that is faulty. this is such a popular issue her in washington that people constantly keep an eye out for these cars in the junk yard so they can have first chance at pulling the units out to fix faulty ones. there needs to be a recall on this no matter how old the car is! i have over $8,000 dollars under the hood to keep it and still cant fix this issue. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 05/17/1996 | 3 | ||
| Faulty brake lights, causes battery to die. alternator has also failed 3 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 09/30/1997 | |
| Abs inoperable due to missing abs warning bulb. | |||