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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 3,031 miles
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Steering wheel shake occurs when brakes are slightly worn and brakes are hot/ 4-17-2001 at 12.45pm I called larry miller Pontiac in boise for A-17-2001 at 12.45pm I called larry miller Pontiac in boise for an appointment after identifying myself and my problem I was hung up on/ I called Pontiac customer relations to report incident was given a case number C03861319 and advised to take car to another Pontiac dealer for repairs/ 4-24-2001 car was repaired by larry miller Pontiac in caldwell Idaho/ so far the steering shake is gone/ on 4-25-2001 my wife returned to larry miller Pontiac in boise Idaho to obtain a copy of the warranty work done on the front brakes/ she was told that they had erased our service history and that we were not welcome again in their shop.
- Caldwell, ID, USA
Brakes -excessive vibration when brakes applied - dealer replace brake pads and rotors/ engine - rattles on start up for a few seconds. Dealer flushed engine, said carbon deposits had built up.
- Irving, TX, USA
There are repeated brake problems; rotors and pads have a lot of pulsation in them. Vehicle has had three sets of rotors put on and two sets of pads installed. Contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced rotors and pads. But problem still occurs.
- Dansville, NY, USA
Brakes pulsate when slowing or stopping from a high rate of speed. Rotors were turned at 7,000 miles and changed at another date. Problem is occurring for the 3rd time now. Dealership will not help me with the correction. I was told my warranty will only cover 1 rotor change, but the problem is still there and I believe Pontiac should stand behind their product and correct the error.
- Webster, TX, USA
Brakes failed when applied, would overheat and caught fire. Vehicle would stop. Took to mechanic & brake pads & rotors replaced. Lower control & caliper boots had burned. Brakes have been replaced 3 times for same problem. No indication what was causing problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Richmond, VA, USA
I have had the brakes replaced under warranty because of pulsation when braking at high speeds. That was corrected but still having brake problems. The car has an increased stopping distance and the pedal feels too low to the ground. I have to push the brakes all the way down in order to stop. I don't believe that in a real emergency that the car could stop in time to avoid impact. I'm calling the delearship tomorrow to have fixed but I don't believe it will be covered under warranty.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
At 3,000 miles excessive wear of brake rotors/ pads and hub. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on five occasions. They turn rotors and rear drums twice, and replaced hub. Problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
- Kingman, AZ, USA
Bought the car brand new, the car constantly shaked and vibrated when braking or at high speeds the rotors had to be turned they were warped, ,and the motor is failing puffing blue smoke out and can smell it inside the vehicle.
- Rockford, IL, USA
I found the first problem of vibration around 3000K and there was no forseable problem. Around 6000K the shuttering began and the dealer said they were to shave the rotors and pads. Around 9000K another shutter and the service manager said they should have replaced it in the first place. It has happened again and I'm calling them tomorow to fix it again.
- Hagerstown, MD, USA
Brakes were not tightened enough during manufacturing. Dealer said that rotors loosened during shipping which caused rotors to warp brakes pads to fail. Dealer wasn't trying to remedy problem, and didn't offer a loaner vehicle.ak
- Ocala, FL, USA
- Caldwell, ID, USA