1994 Pontiac Grand AM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 17%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM, 17% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles. 13 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 have multiple complaints on this vehicle. Was bought as a used vehicle, past owner claims his daughter drove it to and from college. It is an ABS car with the 2.3 4 cylinder, auto trans, fwd se. The ABS system is messed up and when you try to stop the tires lock-up on you, the car will slide especially if the roads are wet and this is at a speed of not more than 15 MPH. Luckily we have avoided several accidents, but there is going to come a time we aren't that lucky. Also the headlights and dash lights work when they feel like it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535722, filed 2013-08, 180,000 miles“There have been numerous claims for steering column failure, brake failure, and transmission failure. Why hasn't Pontiac fixed these problems? These are safety problems. Are there any warranties availble? Also how can I find out if all safety recalls have been complete on my car. My local dealer did not call me back on this. I need to know if the gas tank repairs have been done on this car.”
NHTSA complaint #730857, filed 2000-09“I have replaced my front brakes several times and roters 3 never getting more than 25,000per set. I have try useing different brands and asked the dealer why they keep going bad ?”
NHTSA complaint #715818, filed 1999-12“Brakes have failed since day one, I have taken to dealer several times and they replaced the master cylinder. They said it had an internal leake. Did not solve problem. When stopping the pedel goes to the floor and a squeeking noise can be heard. The car does not stop. I replaced the front disc brakes a few weeks ago. They were broken apart in layers. Thought that may have been the problem but it was not. Had vehicle analized on a computor to see if any codes came up but there were none. I noticed a lot of similar complaints in your files. …”
NHTSA complaint #709059, filed 1999-07“My brakes are still failing after being fixed by the Pontiac dealer in my home town. This concerns me because they are not taking ant responsibility for their work and after about a year 1/2 and 300 dollars later they want to charge me again to fix my brakes. I know their is a recall on these types of brakes and my car has the same symptons as the recent school bus situation. I have a great concern of the safety of others and myself. I feel that Pontiac GM is not taking responsibility for this and I can't believe they are trying to charge me again for this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #730230, filed 2000-09Brakes: 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 1994 Pontiac Grand AM
73 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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