Common Brakes Problems
G6 Brake Lights Possessed
For years Pontiac G6 owners have said their brake lights are possessed. As it turns out, they may be on to something.
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The Trouble With Pontiac Brakes
Brakes issues make up roughly 4% of all Pontiac owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by G6 owners.
The complaint we hear about most often is ABS/traction control lights come on in the 2001 Grand Prix.
Where Brakes Complaints Happen
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Worst Issues
- 2001 Grand Prix ABS/traction control lights come on 16 (100%)
- 2004 Grand Am brakes wear out prematurely 14 (88%)
- 2006 G6 squeaking brakes 12 (75%)
- 2006 G6 rotors warping 9 (56%)
- 2008 G6 rotors warped prematurely 6 (38%)
- 1998 Sunfire brakes slip 6 (38%)
- 2007 G6 premature brake wear 5 (31%)
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