Pontiac FIREBIRD brakes problems
80 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
372 owner complaints analyzed
40 distinct recall campaigns
46,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 81 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
80 of 372 complaints match this topic (21.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10148753 · 2006-01-26 (January 26, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED AND THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 85V169000, 91V055000 REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING AND PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148753 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10148755 · 2006-01-26 (January 26, 2006)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED AND THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 85V169000, 91V055000 REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING AND PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191189 · 2007-05-18 (May 18, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR, REPLACE, OR PROVIDE REFUNDS ON RECALL REPAIRS PERTAINING TO HIS VEHICLE'S YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN IS OUT OF RANGE AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE DEALER IS BEING DISHONEST. HE STATED THAT THERE ARE SEVEN RECALLS ISSUED ON HIS VEHICLE. THOSE RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL, SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, SEAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984362 · 1996-05-13 (May 13, 1996)
THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE PARKING BRAKE RECALL, BUT PONTIAC WILL NOT SEND HIM A LETTER SO HE CAN GET THE RECALL FIXED. 95V055000. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143433 · 2005-11-22 (November 22, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE TWO NHTSA RECALLS CAMPAIGN 85V169000 AND 91V055000 CONCERNING THE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING AND PARKING BRAKE. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10143433 at NHTSA ↗