1988 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 56%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 56% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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, filed 2000-10“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, filed 2000-05“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, filed 2000-12“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, filed 1995-10“Pulled off left rear tire, noticed left rear disc rotor was sitting at an angle, rear calibers frozen; both faces of rotors rusted/corroded; brake failure. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #962092, filed 1995-03Related recalls
- 92V086000Jun 19, 1992Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps may not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1989
- 88V175000Nov 4, 1988The parking brake cable may be disconnected from the left rear brake caliper.Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1988, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 10% |
| 2005 | 16 | 11% |
| 2004 | 51 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 26 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 6% |
| 1999 | 19 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 7% |
| 1997 | 52 | 6% |
| 1996 | 17 | 22% |
| 1995 | 43 | 25% |
| 1994 | 45 | 21% |
| 1993 | 57 | 44% |
| 1992 | 41 | 36% |
| 1991 | 77 | 45% |
| 1990 | 95 | 54% |
| 1989 | 64 | 46% |
| 1988 | 49 | 56% |
Other parts of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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