1999 Pontiac Firebird brakes problems

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 46,000 miles · DC

Loss of power steering can not turn vehicle

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 64,172 miles · TX

My service engine soon light keeps coming on (steady and flashing). All in less than 2 months I have had to replace the battery, path lock sensor and ignition cylinder, remote alarms and keys, spark plug wires, clean fuel injectors, replace serpentine belt and upgraded my gas octane in a v6. And now the stupid service engine soon light is on again and the engine is hesitating and the bearings on pulleys are making a noise (after replacing the serpentine belt). I have receipts for all of it so far. I am going tonight to read the code for what is wrong now!!!!! Also I had previously replaced the alternator, my radio volume knob has never worked correctly, and my low traction light comes on every time I hit a puddle of water. This car is a lemon.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Brakes · 5,900 miles · MA

The vehicle pulled to the left when the brakes were applied.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 27,000 miles · SC

I had to replace the catalytic converter twice in the first year of purchase. I had to replace battery and alternator at 37500 miles (warranty expired at 37000). The motor in driver side door went bad for no reason. Had to replace rear seal and pins 4 times or more. I believed for a long time that it was just me but after reading through the other complaints, I realize it's the car! I have also had several of the same brake problems mentioned by others on this site. Purchased new, drove it off the pontiac lot.

Filed Oct 20, 2002 · Brakes · MI

I have been having problem with the brakes/rotor and excessive brake noise when braking at all times, especially in the summer months/hot weather. 6/17/99, took car into dealer for excessive brake noise, they gave me bulletin #88-5-13 dated 9/88, said noise was normal it will go away with time. Took car in aga in on 7/30/99 for same problem, nothing was done, dealer said I had to give brakes some time to wear down, then it will go away. Again, on 09/08/99, with 4,477 miles, brake noise was way excessive, they replaced the pads and refaced the rotors. Again on 7/6/00 for the same problem, they removed pads and installed brake quiet and new pads. On 8/01/00, took car in with the same problem, they replaced front rotors and claimed that the rotors were warped car had 8,544 miles at the time. Summer of 2001, I had the same problem, but ignored it, I was tired of running to dealer with this problem every year. On 7/12/02, car had 20,926 miles. I took car into dealer again, this time brake pedal was pulsating, squealing over excessively and stearing wheel was shaking severely, when I was braking to stop at a stop sign, causing me to stop beyond the sign. Luckily there was no incoming traffic, otherwise I would have been hit. Dealer replaced front rotors for the 3rd time because they were warped again. This car is only driven 6mos. Each year. It is stored before winter , from mid october until mid april every year. I was told that gm will not extend warranties on cars with this problem. When my 5 yr. Warranty expires, I will be stuck with a yearly bill of replacing rotors on this car, which doesn't come cheap. Gm should get to the bottom of the problem that is causing these rotors to warp, and fix it once and for all. The firebird I owned previously, I purchased it new in 1994, I never had to replace the rotor on this car for the six years I owned it, the only thing I had to replace was the pads. I have had excellent service from the dealer. Dt

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Brakes · MI

Warped brake rotors caused vehicle to shake. Also, when applying brakes pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle three times.

Filed Dec 10, 2000 · Brakes · CA

I have taken in my car three times with in feb/00 to 12/00 putnum has only changed my brakes and I also have rotor problems and I feel ABS problems. They are saying I have to pay for them to be fixed and the reason why my rotors are worped is the breaks get hot so they say. I am not feeling good about this due to when driving my car and breaking my car shakes really bad. I just went through a stop sign today after applying my brakesthey did not work correctly. I hope to get this breaking problem in control before I or someone else gets hurt. Other wise I am very happy with my transam. Putnum has been good to other then this problem can we fix this? Thanks so much.

Filed Sep 30, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Dealership machined rotors in 8/99, 3/2000 at 20,000 same problem, 9/00, 33,000 same problem.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Brakes · FL

Brakes pulsate and squeal due to warped rotors. Brought in for service and dealer refused to acknowledge defect for warranty repair.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Brakes · FL

Brake rotors have warped several times even after replacement. Seem to be defective. Ses (service engine soon) light came on and went off and dealership could not locate problem.