Pontiac Grand Prix Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix across 14 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (7% of reports).
- 245service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 18 of 245 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 245 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 4 | 3% | 12,250 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% | 42,722 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 11 | 5% | 34,200 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 5 | 3% | 29,431 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 21 | 5% | 47,000 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 6 | 6% | 17,000 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 20 | 6% | 65,000 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% | 73,500 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 20 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 16 | 4% | 57,500 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 34 | 7% | 73,489 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 42 | 5% | 51,366 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 16 | 20% | — |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 41 | 24% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Model years: 2004
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
Risk: Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac 1-800-620-7668.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2004
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car braking systems." on some of these vehicles, the right rear brake hose fitting may not be tightened properly, and a brake fluid leak could occur.
Risk: If enough fluid leaks, the brake pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. Owner notification began august 28, 2003. Owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On february 8, 2019, my mother was pulling into a maintenance garage to get an oil change. Upon pulling into the garage, she was unable to stop and her vehicle lunged forward. As a result, he vehicle hit an employee, went through the maintenance garage door, through the parking lot, across a four…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, when the heating system was activated, the contact noticed that the head lights failed without warning. The contact also noticed that the information system in the dashboard would fail when the heat was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the traction control and abs warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise when depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that both rear brake calipers failed. The dealer stated that the ceramic piston was cracked from overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that unknown warning lights illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand Prixs have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 245 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Pontiac Grand Prix. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac Grand Prix service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 18 of 245 complaints.
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