1.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 94,706 miles
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The ABS systems engages while driving and not pressing the brake pedal. You can hear the ABS systems trying to engage and then the ABS and trac off lights come on in the dash. This is deactivating my ABS system. I have had a faulty ABS sensor replaced and it fixed the problem for about three months. It has now started up again. I have looked at numerous message boards to find a fix for the problem and was extremely concerned to see that thousands of Grand Prix owners are having similar issues and GM is doing nothing to fix it... except charge $1300 and still not fix the problem.
- Muncie, IN, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the brake pedal slowly traveled to the floor upon engagement, with the illumination of the brake warning indicator. When the brake pedal was applied, the vehicle failed to reduce speed after numerous attempts. Immediately, the emergency brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. The contact resumed operation. The vehicle was inspected and the master cylinder reservoir was empty. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they replaced the front and rear brake lines as a result of rust. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer of the brake defect. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. Within two weeks of purchasing the vehicle, the brake line failed. The contact pulled into her driveway and noticed that she was no longer able to brake. She took the vehicle back to the sales dealer and they repaired the failure, although she noticed in March of 2009 that the battery failed. The contact purchased another battery. The same day, the fuel pump and fuel filter malfunctioned, which the contact noticed when the vehicle was shut off. The contact had the failures replaced, but the vehicle still would not remain on. She had not taken the vehicle to the dealer or spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage was approximately 135,700 and failure mileage was 135,533.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
- Elgin, IL, USA