1995 Pontiac Firebird brakes problems

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Brakes · OH

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

Filed Jun 7, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK · crash

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.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Brakes · OH

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.

Filed May 10, 2001 · Brakes · CT

Took vehicle to midas for maintenance due to brakes squealing when applied. Had brakes checked. Mechanic noticed that rear brake drums were cracked. No explanation of how they became cracked.

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

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

Filed Jul 10, 1999 · Brakes · MO · crash · 1 injury

No summary

Filed Jul 27, 1998 · Brakes · OR

Emergency brake failing 3 to 4 times in the 3 yrs owned. The idiot light ABS inop light somehow lights up. Each time the dealer replace the part to the emergency brake and realignes my back brakes. Blew out again, both front hub and sensors are totally out and need replacing.

Filed Jul 22, 1998 · Brakes · CA

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. *ak

Filed Mar 12, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

Abs brake failure; also replaced ignition wires/front crankshaft seal/intake manifold gaskets.

Filed Oct 22, 1996 · Brakes · MA

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