2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Brakes Problems

“We got this 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix from a second hand dealer that sold 2008 or newer, we were on a lease with this auto we also had a warranty as well. We took a short trip to ohio and we checked into the hotel , went out got into the car was heading to their casino for the night was driving on interstate 75 doing about 72 MPH. While I was in the fast lane I lost all power didn't know what had happen had to try to get the car all the way over to right side of the highway. …”

“Under hard high speed braking the front brakes shudder badly causing a severe front end shimmy due to warped rotors making stopping difficult. If pressure on pedal is not released this could cause loss of control and a crash. It is worse if going downhill. This is a very common issue on GM cars build in the last 8 years. There are posts all over the internet about this. The problem is with poorly made brake rotors that warp at under 15,000 miles of normal use. I have had the same issue with my wife's 2003 impala. …”

“First time I noticed a problem I was making a sharp right turn into a parking spot driving roughly 5 MPH or less. When I pushed on the brake it just pulsated much like the ABS taking over but the car would not stop! I almost hit the car in front of my parking spot. I had it in a shop for other repairs and mentioned this but since at the time it was intermittent they blew it off as I must have been braking on ice. Once it started to warm up in the spring and in the summer it started happening more and more but only when turning. I had a few close calls where I had almost crashed. …”

“2008 Grand Prix gxp front wheel cracked, losing air with 24k miles. The week before it was brake pads and rotors. Total out of pocket expenses 1,200.00 in two weeks. I find this absolutely unacceptable for a car with bumper to bumper coverage. Just exactly what do they cover? Last I checked my wheels were between my bumpers, and if GM can't build a car road worthy of a michigan winter they should not be allowed to sell them here. This would be alot easier to swallow if it were a used car, but new with 24k miles is absurd!”

“Engine power reduced warning light came on and car has minimal acceleration not allowing to go over 40 MPH. Antilock break and traction control lights both on. Breaking issue when this happens causing breaks to hesitate. All issues listed happen while in motion on city street & highway, while going straight & turning and when breaking.”