While driving about any speed could step on brakes pedal and vehicle will start vibrating due to premature/frequent wear of rotors.

- Sallisa, OK, USA

While driving could step on brake pedal and experience extended stopping distance without a prior warning.

- Middletown, PA, USA

I put new rotors and brakes on the front in September after having the car only a month. It was a demo with 18K miles on it. Now 11K miles later I need the rotors and brakes changed in the front again. I can't afford to drop $300 at midas every 6 months on brakes and rotors. There was another woman in midas at the same time with the same make car and year with the same problem which led me here to your web site which revealed over 20 complaints of similiar nature. I just would like to know if there is a recall on these rotors or a problem with the braking system on these cars that I need to know about. Thank you.

- California, MD, USA

Since this car was purchased new on November 1998 (1999 Pontiac Grand Am) it has been in the repair shop for the following reasons: Transmission was rebuilt, front end has been repaired 3 times, brakes repaired (warped rotors), air bag cover warped and was replaced, door paneling came off and was replaced with new paneling, glove box door was loose.

- Chino Valley, AZ, USA

The source of the problem is unidentified by the dealerships I've been to for service. The car will periodically violently pull to either side (has occured on both sides), thrved out of control, the brakes in general are poor and don't stop the car well; I have to downshift the automatic in order to stop at times, the locks quit working and needed reprogrammed three times, the car has lost power while driving and took a few minutes to restart. There are other problems with the car (such as rear windshield rattles, poor gas mileage 14 city, 19 highway, bad gas gauge) but they are not the major safety problems. I have almost been in several accident between the brakes and the 'violent pulling' but Pontiac keeps telling me nothing is wrong with the car since they can not replicate the problem. The problem occurs intermitantly. I was told the car's lease would be repurchased, another time Pontiac promised to replace the car if I took it in three more times, I have complied with their wishes, but they are now insisting that I start bringing the car back for service more. The car has been in 9 times, 7 for major safety problems. The state lemon laws says after 3 times I should have a refund or replaced vehicle, my choice, but Pontiac, and the dealership either don't return my calls, or when Pontiac does call they tell me to keep taking the car back for service. In the mean time the car is a serious risk to myself and other motorists or pedestrians being that I've lost control of the car more than 10 times in the past. I seriously hope that this issue doesn't keep getting bumped around. I'm going to send my info to the BBB, but that will take up to 40 days or more for a reply, in the mean time (I'm a medical student) I need to drive to fulfill my requirements to become a physician, and I'm placing myself and others at risk because Pontiac will not abide the law.

- Erie, PA, USA

I have had many other problems with this car, but not any to hurt anyone. No safety defec listed in summary.

- Defiance, OH, USA

Since new, car has been at dealer 7-times for vibration in front end, 5 times for excessive steering backlash, 3 times for steering wheel shimmy during braking, and 2 times for engine high temperature. (5 tires have been replaced. 4 rims have been replaced. 3 sets of brake rotors have been replaced. Power steering pump replaced. Power rack and pinion unit replaced. Front end aligned. Tires balanced 9 times.) vibration still exists at highway speeds with car pulling to the right. Dealer wants to replace tires again along with one more rim. Car engine temperature goes up to 230 degrees, dealer says it is normal. Steering wheel still shimmies during braking and during highway speeds. Front tires show cupping and premature wear patterns with only 4000 miles since being replaced. Seems like dealer(s) do not want to solve problem. I would like a new car, but dealer does not want to give me one.( dot number: 91S S2 tire size: P225/50R16 )

- Appleton, WI, USA

While trying to park vehicle was in reverse and placed into drive, it suddenly accelerated, brakes were applied to stop the vehicle, but the rpms were very high. Dealer has been contacted.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

While driving at 35 mph on wet pavement applied the brakes and the ABS system kicked in and locked up, causing the consumer not to have any brakes. Then consumer hit another vehicle on the back passenger's side, and neither air bag deployed.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

No summary

- Bothell, WA, USA

Vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with brake system, causing vehicle to vibrate whenever the brake pedal is applied. Dealer notified.

- Cariro, IL, USA

Steering shutters under braking on highway/trip due to resetting on startup.

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA