10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #10

Mar 282002

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving about any mph, could step on the brakes pedal, but the brakes will not activate on time, dealer was contacted. Nlm

- Raymondville, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 242000

Grand Am

  • miles
Brakes are too sensitive; when tapping on brakes car jerks.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #8

Apr 152000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake system failure caused the brakes to grab and locked resulting in accident and injury.

- Mount Look, WV, USA

problem #7

Apr 152000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake system failure caused the brakes to grab and locked resulting in accident and injury.

- Mount Look, WV, USA

problem #6

Jun 031998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Rear brakes have continually failed causing vehicle to swerve on occasions.

- Lambertvil, MI, USA

problem #5

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Breaks wear out prematurely. Nlm

- Encino, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 271998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Brakes failed on one occasion, no problems found with system.

- Acnorth, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 021998

Grand Am

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a loud squeaky noise coming from the brakes.

- Grandripit, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 041998

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Engine idles at 3000 RPM for reasons unknown. Also once brake is released vehicle will rapidly accelerate to 60 mph. Dealers has replaced computer module which did not correct problem. Vehicle also has brake problems.

- Coshocton, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 021998

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is vibration in the brakes when applied. Also pulsating feeling when brakes are applied which resulted in total brake failure. Dealers are unable to correct problem. Rotors and pads have been replaced due to warpage, however brakes continue to make noise, consumer was informed at one time that the bolts in the front brakes were bent, brakes still do not operate properly and consumer does not feel safe.

- Carmel, NY, USA