1996 Pontiac Grand AM service brakes, hydraulic problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving and at any braking conditions when depressing the brakes pedal was delayed which resulted in extended stopping distance. *ak”
filed Feb 12, 2004
“Rear brakes locked up which made the vehicle immobile. Every 15,000 miles, the rotors and pads had to be replaced. Since last reported, the consumer changed the rotors, sensors and brake drum's. Vehicle had to be towed. *ph *jb”
filed Aug 28, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 11 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 29 | 7% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 59 | 11% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 118 | 17% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 203 | 24% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 36 | 21% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 69 | 18% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 75 | 18% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 60 | 16% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 43 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Pontiac Grand AM
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.