I purchased this car with low mileage and have cared for it exceptionally well and I have had two major equipment failures. These should not occur at such relatively low mileage totals. I understand some models of Pontiac have had recalls for the brake system, but I was told this model does not have a recall for that equipment. I will defintely consider another model of car other than this one within the next year because of my frustration.

- Mitchell, SD, USA

Vehicle would make a squealing sound when brakes were applied. Vehicle wouldn't pass inspection in state of NY. Rotors/calipers and pads were replaced to bring up to state standards. Consumer has put out over a $1000 repairing brake system. Dealer stated that emergency brakes had to be done once a week to keep it from messing up back brakes. If not it, wears the brakes out.

- Rochester, NY, USA

The brakes often do not adequately slow the vehicle when applied. Occurs at any speed and intermittently. In to dealer for problem many times. Still bad. Scary. We've only avoided a collision due to extra care taken in following distances and with luck.

- Boardman, OH, USA

The problem with the ABS: Usually occurs within the first mile driven after start up. When the brake is applied, the pedal goes way soft and car lurches forward. A mechanical sound is heard and the ABS light then comes on. I am unsure if the ABS works or not after that, but the light is on. I have not taken it to the dealer as I can not afford to have it looked at at this time. This happens regardless of road conditions (wet, dry, ice, etc.) the cruise control problem has rendered it useless. It will hold a speed, but will not accelerate when switch is depressed. When using cruise control and left or right turn signal is used, the vehicle accelerates until signal is turned off. The brake lights get condensation inside them after rain or a wash, and ther trunk has leaked so bad that it filled the spare tire well (all the way up) with water. I cannot find the source of the leak, but the carpet is almost always wet in the trunk.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

Rear brakes are not working properly. Consumer noticed that brake lights were on, and then had brakes checked. Dealer noted that rear brakes were not working at all. There was no wear in brake pads. Contacted dealer and dealer did not want to help.

- Linville, VA, USA

Brake pedal is spongy when applied, and stopping distance is poor. Anti-lock brake system does not respond. Dealer has been contacted.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Evart, MI, USA

ABS brake system is designed without proper venting, resulting in corrosion of the brakes/rear.

- Norton, OH, USA

ABS brake system is designed without proper venting, resulting in corrosion of the brakes/rear.

- Norton, OH, USA

ABS does not kick in - very slow response time even with new brakes

- Manassas Park Va, VA, USA

Rotors corrode and wear, causing braking distance to exceed and are very costly to replace.

- York, PA, USA

ABS brake system is designed without proper venting, resulting in corrosion of the brakes/rear.

- Norton, OH, USA

While at a stop vehicle proceeded forward, another vehicle coming at 30mph hit consumer's vehicle head on, and airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in this crash. Also, the ABS light came on.

- St Pete, FL, USA

Extended stopping distance from inoperable or faulty ABS/brake system.

- Birmingham, NJ, USA

While traveling noticed brakes half way to the floorboard, causing poor braking power. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

Drove 40-45 mph for approximately four hours, without using brakes. When consumer tried to stop, on slight decline, the automobile did not slow car down any. Brake pedal did not seem to go all the way to the floor. Pressing harder and harder did cause vehicle to slow down enough to avoid collision.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

While driving about 30-35 mph, no inclement weather, good road conditions, consumer experienced total brake failure while going downhill. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a drainage ditch.

- San Diego, CA, USA

When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal on wet pavement when attempting to make a gradual stop, consumer notice the rear end fishtail. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the problem.

- Roy, UT, USA

Anti-lock brakes lock up resulting in an accident on one occasion.

- Laporte, MN, USA

At low speeds brakes will fail for no reason, one incident resulted in an accident.

- Orlando, FL, USA