1999 Pontiac Grand AM service brakes, hydraulic problems
203 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Pontiac Grand AM — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car the worst. I've sunk more $ in2 it than she cost to buy. $15,000 at lst. Head gasket x2. Intake manifold x2 window parts x2 brakes, pads rotors engine replaced in 2009 by quack mechanic on advice from a friend car 3 mths on lift! Cost $1000 a yr 2 pass nys inspection had catalytic converter &…”
filed Sep 4, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that when attempting to brake, she noticed a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic stated that the brake had begun to rub against the rotors, the caliper was not locked into place and the brakes did…”
filed Oct 18, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
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% |
| 1998 Grand AM | 36 | 21% |
| 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 1999 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.