1993 Pontiac Grand AM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 24%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,095miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM, 24% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,095 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recently noticed a recall on all gmac trucks due to problems with the anti-lock braking system. While my car is a sedan model, I am experiencing the similar problems. I would appreciate further investigation considering this vechile is only a 1993 mod”
NHTSA complaint #709269, filed 1999-07“I was driving apx. 25-30 MPH on slush covered roads. I saw the car ahead of me braking, so I started to apply steady pressure. I was apx 8-10 car lengths behind, but I started to slide. So applied more firm pressure, still nothing. So finally I realized my brakes were not do anything so I pushed them to the floor and slowly turned the wheel to the right, to go in the ditch. I continued to slide. My ABS did not work at all. Somehow my car slid left and I ended up in oncoming traffic where I got hit head on by two different cars, and got hit on the side a couple of times. …”
NHTSA complaint #717807, filed 2000-01“Was stopped behind a 93 Pontiac van, was struck from the rear by a 1995 ford f-150...... There was a sudden acceleration with the brake still applied....... The inpact to the front caused more damage that the ford truck going 40 miles per hour on impact to the rear....... Bumber was not hit in the front it all it above the bumber grill hood.”
NHTSA complaint #700221, filed 1998-10“Rotors needed to be replaced at a cost of $143.00 per rotor,(current GM price for part), not including installation. Design/metal defect also caused damage to the front brake pads which will result in the replacement of same at an additional expense. These pads were just put on the vehicle in 1998, less than 5000 miles ago.”
NHTSA complaint #700512, filed 1998-11“When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop on wet pavement or when gravel is present in the road, pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/brake fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #823549, filed 1998-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 19 | 6% |
| 2003 | 19 | 6% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10% |
| 2001 | 68 | 13% |
| 2000 | 129 | 19% |
| 1999 | 219 | 26% |
| 1998 | 38 | 22% |
| 1997 | 71 | 19% |
| 1996 | 64 | 14% |
| 1995 | 77 | 19% |
| 1994 | 65 | 17% |
| 1993 | 48 | 24% |
| 1992 | 34 | 20% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM
54 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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