64 of the 119 complaints about the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix are about the braking system — 54% of everything reported for this model year.
64
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CALIPER NOT ENGAGING WITH ROTORS ON ONE SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #877099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE LEVER IS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #874640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY BRAKES DO NOT WORK THEY WERE NEVER CONNECTED. THE BACK LEFT SEAT BELT NEVER WORKED. I'VE HAD THE BACK LIGHTS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STILL DO NOT WORK. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A TIRE REPLACE AND THE BOLTS HAMMERED OFF, BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT COME OFF. I HAD TO HAVE ONE MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #734774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES FAILED ON A PRIVATE ROAD, HAD TO BE TOWED & HAVE A BRAKE JOB. AT THE TIME OF OWNERSHIP, MY ADDRESS WAS P.O.BOX 1234 CAMDEN, MAINE 04843. I HAVE RECENTLY SEEN THAT OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #722805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #717689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
NO SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #712448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CALIPERS STICK CAUSING DAMAGE TO PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR.
NHTSA complaint #541984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY, ALSO FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS/EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #507675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY, ALSO FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS/EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #507675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.
NHTSA complaint #482339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.
NHTSA complaint #482339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #482339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
REAR DISC BRAKES RUSTED.
NHTSA complaint #487199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #487283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #487283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 18 MONTHS. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #503547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES FEEL SPONGY, OCCASIONALLY GET HOT ENOUGH TO MELT VALVE STEM CAP. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #500065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #502498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #503270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
THE REAR DISC BRAKES DO NOT HELP STOP THE CAR. THE CALIPER PINS DO NOT FLOW AND THE BRAKES DO NOT MAKE CONTACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #981157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED. TT
NHTSA complaint #500911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED.
NHTSA complaint #500911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED. TT
NHTSA complaint #500911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED.
NHTSA complaint #500911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR DISC BRAKES CORRODED DISC BRAKES PE94-063. TT
NHTSA complaint #976773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
NHTSA complaint #976112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CALIPERS ARE SEIZING. TT
NHTSA complaint #976019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
FRONT PADS ARE WEARING BECAUSE REAR PADS DO NOT WORK. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKING CAPICITY REDUCED DUE TO EXCESS FRICTION CAUSED BY REAR BRAKE CALIPERS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #974218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT PADS ARE WEARING BECAUSE REAR PADS DO NOT WORK. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKING CAPICITY REDUCED DUE TO EXCESS FRICTION CAUSED BY REAR BRAKE CALIPERS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #974218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT PADS ARE WEARING BECAUSE REAR PADS DO NOT WORK. TT
NHTSA complaint #974218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.