1998 Pontiac Grand AM service brakes, hydraulic problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The driver was able to stop. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and front rotor needed replace due to corrosion. Please fill…”
filed Aug 12, 2004
“I think grandam has the worst braking system on their cars. I spend so much money alone on brakes. I've asked several people who also own a grandam and they say the same thing I change my brakes at least 3-4 times a year. I own a 98 pontiac grandam and as soon as I finish paying on it I am getting…”
filed Apr 20, 2004
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% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 69 | 18% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 59 | 13% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 75 | 18% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 60 | 16% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 43 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.