1990 Pontiac Grand Prix service brakes, hydraulic problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle's rear brakes were inoperative. Rust accumulated on the surface of the brakes. As a result the rotors and pads did not come in contact. *nlm”
filed Mar 24, 2003
“Rear caliper has locked up. Dealership informed consumer of a class action suit regarding this defect. However, cutoff date for class action was last year. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”
filed Mar 13, 2001
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 1990 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.