NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1995 Pontiac Firebird brakes problems

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1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner Comments

problem #11

Jun 242003

Firebird

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer called complaining about having problems with brake light appearing on the dashboard, and pedal going down to the floor.

- Uniontown, OH, USA

problem #10

Jun 042002

Firebird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 65 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, brake was applied, but speed increased in excess of 100 mph. Vehicle started to slow down on its own. Same day vehicle accelerated on its own again, spun out, and hit a tree. Brake was applied both times, cruise was on but not set. Damage to vehicle unknown, no injuries.

- Lindsey, OK, USA

problem #9

Jul 052001

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles
I have experienced severely longer braking distances during rainy weather (I.e. with wet disc brakes). This has been a problem from the beginning when I bought the car new. Once the discs are dry (e.g. after braking several times) braking returns to normal. The braking distance increases by a factor of 2-3 X and has almost caused me to rear-end other vehicles several times. It is particularly a problem if the car has been sitting in a rain storm and is then driven. The only solution I have found is to periodically snub the brakes during wet weather in order to keep them dry. I consider this to be a very dangerous situation, and have been unable to get GM to even respond--they simply creat a file and that is the last I ever hear (I have done this several times). I am concerned that one day I will be unable to stop in time. This has nothing to do with wet pavement or with the ABS system. There has never been any skiding, etc. It always happens in heavy rains and is eliminated after several hard stops which dries off the brakes.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #8

Aug 011999

Firebird

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Come to slow stop, low traction light comes on, car slips forward slightly, ABS system cannot communicate with scanner though all other areas do.

- Tujunga, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 231996

Firebird

  • miles
When rear brake lights go out ABS brakes will not function. Possible cause cross up of wires. Consumer had parts replaced, but condition still exist. Dealer could not find anything wrong.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 051997

Firebird

  • miles
ABS brake failure; also replaced ignition wires/front crankshaft seal/intake manifold gaskets.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #5

Oct 221996

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving experienced intermittent ABS warning light malfunctioning when light appears for no apparent reason, dlr. Can't correct.

- Mansfield, MA, USA

problem #4

Feb 281995

Firebird

  • miles
ABS brakes do not responed during wet weather, resulting in long stopping distance.

- Vienna , OH, USA

problem #3

Jun 041995

Firebird

  • miles
ABS brakes keep going out and every time the brake is applied the car does not stop.

- Amherst , NY, USA

problem #2

May 101995

Firebird

  • miles
ABS system failed, leaked hadraulic fluid.

- Brownsville , TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 061995

Firebird

  • miles
ABS brakes when applied are spongy and pedal goes to the floor.

- Los Angeles , CA, USA

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