1988 Pontiac Grand Prix service brakes, hydraulic problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *ak”
filed Dec 27, 2000
“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. *ak”
filed May 31, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 21 | 5% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 20 | 6% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 20 | 4% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 42 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
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.