1998 Pontiac Grand AM brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 45 complaints for the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Had problems with car since beginning. Accelerates on its own and lunges forward when stopping. Also the brakes failed,causing an accident. Rotors have warped on numerous occasions. Dealer contacted 10-15 times with no problem found. Car is a major safety hazard.
The anti lock brake function prevents me from being able to brake my car on wet, snowy or slushy days, both my daughter and I have had to shift down and pull on the emergency brake to pull over, we live on a long steep hill. This resets theabs but only temporarily. Also, the auto locks malfunction and the front windows don't roll up and down, I am afraid we'll be trapped in an out of control car.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints