1989 Pontiac Grand Prix service brakes, hydraulic problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Abs speed sensors have failed twice, master cylinder has failed and replaced twice, enitre brake system has locked up, 8 fuel injectors replaced due to electrical shorts, brake power assist now failed.”
filed Dec 13, 2000
“Just wondering what happened to the gmc brake litigation settlement? My car is in need of another set of brakes, they even say that my emergency brakes need replacing and I've never used them since the last time they got replaced. Plus my brakes are squeeking again, just wondering if anything was…”
filed Oct 23, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Abs warning light is on. *tw
435012A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
435012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
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 1989 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.