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

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Pontiac Firebird brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner Comments

problem #9

Aug 082000

Firebird

  • miles

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

Dealer said - no recall on this component. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Port Huron, MI, USA

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problem #8

Nov 291999

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles
ABS warning light on dash comes on intermittently. Restarting car (1 to 3 times) may correct problem. Brakes also slip on dry pavement causing low traction light to come on and may cause ABS warning light to come on.

- Whitewright, TX, USA

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problem #7

Jul 221999

Firebird

  • miles
The brakes are repeatedly failing. When stopping they will begin to slow the vehicle and then let go, allowing the vehicle to proceed forward. It is especially hazardous while turning. The no traction light illuminates when occurring. Eventually this could lead to an accident.

- Port Huron, MI, USA

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problem #6

May 111999

Firebird

  • miles

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

When applying the brakes the brake lights are not illuminating. The electronic specialist says there is a shortage in one of the two wires that runs from dash to rear of vehicle.

- Saulsbury, NC, USA

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problem #5

Oct 091998

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also, front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown.

- Elpaso, TX, USA

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problem #4

Aug 151997

Firebird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed.

- Thornton, CO, USA

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problem #3

Nov 211996

Firebird

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

In wet and dry weather the ABS brakes lock up. Consumer states the second time incident happened another vehicle pulled out in front him and consumer slammed on brakes, the front tires locked up, the tires locked up and when consumer slammed on brakes the froont of vehicle turned sideways and the truck in another lane hit consumer's vehicle.

- Robertsdale, AL, USA

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problem #2

May 191996

Firebird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer contacted the dealer on two occasions in reference to oil leaks, the consumer was driving at 60 mph and oil was leaking from the transmission dip stick onto the motor, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the engine compartment. ABS light illuminated, dealer replaced ABS.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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problem #1

Apr 111996

Firebird

  • miles
The ABS braking system failed while pressing the pedal, it went completely to the floor, causing him to run into the window of blockbusters.

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

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