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1995 Pontiac Grand AM Brakes Problems

Complaints
77about this part
Share
19%of 409 total for the year
Median mileage
80,103miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, 19% of the 409 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,103 miles. 10 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.

“We have had the crank shaft sensor replaced ,and that cost us two trips to a mechanic to figure that problem out. The timing belt changed twice, another motor put in this year, new altenator, new radiator, fuel pump, water pump,and a new throttle position sensor. We still have an oil leak, we need new struts and we continually have problems with the brakes. Not to leave out that when we bought the car we had to have the heater coil replaced. The door lock does not work on the passenger side and the motor mount is broke. …”

NHTSA complaint #10070641, filed 2004-01, 185,000 miles

“1995 Pontiac Grand Am overheating. Replaced the thermostat four times and finally the head gaskets warped. Paid for the head gasket replacement. Continued to overheat and called general motors. Mediator was of very little help. Took it back under the repair warranty, then the radiator blew because they had replaced the radiator cap with a higher pressure rating. We took it back and they replaced the radiator, hoses, heater core and numerous other things. It continued to overheat. In general we have spent about $2500.00 and still have this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10144193, filed 2005-12, 165 miles

“We have had a problem with the windows not working. We've had to push up the window with our hands while pushing the power window button and it doesn't close all the way. Now it does not work at all. Also we have problems with the headlights staying on. We noticed if we play with the multifunction switch (like turning the high beams on and off) then the headlights will come back on after a few tries. We recently replaced all 4 brakes and now the ABS light is on and stays on. Dealer stated that there's nothing wrong with the ABS brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #10088876, filed 2004-08, 80,103 miles

“The brake system fails with the pedal going soft to the floor. When the problem fixes itself the brakes are still soft and then you have the brakes to the floor and the system slams on the brakes. This only happens at speeds less than 15 MPH, all ABS sensors have been changed and it still happens. Abs light comes on dash, but tech's can't find a problem. When slow backing you can hear brakes working though your not touching them. Fell free to contact at numbers listed for additional information or to give insight as to problem as tech's can't figure it out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10006370, filed 2000-09, 70,000 miles

“Brakes failed when car sat all day or overnight and I would just start to move at no more than 10 MPH. The first three times it happened I could pump up the brakes until they would begin to hold. The last time the brakes would not pump up, and I had to let the car roll slow enough to bump into a curb and throw it into park. The last time car was undrivable. Dealers service manager came out and attempted to drive the car and brakes failed. After hearing the clanging' noice I have complained about since january, he diagnosed the problem as the ABS malfunction. …”

NHTSA complaint #708167, filed 1999-07

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200522%
2004196%
2003196%
20024010%
20016813%
200012919%
199921926%
19983822%
19977119%
19966414%
19957719%
19946517%
19934824%
19923420%
19911113%
199038%
198937%
198714%

Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM

Electrical system
120 complaints
Engine cooling
60 complaints
Air bags
46 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Exterior lighting
31 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Equipment
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 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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