1996 Pontiac Firebird service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Pontiac Firebird — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Nov 29, 1999
“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.*ak”
filed Jul 22, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Firebird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird | 5 | 24% |
| 2001 Firebird | 6 | 25% |
| 2000 Firebird | 4 | 17% |
| 1999 Firebird | 15 | 32% |
| 1998 Firebird | 27 | 43% |
| 1997 Firebird | 13 | 27% |
| 1995 Firebird | 13 | 15% |
| 1994 Firebird | 9 | 15% |
| 1992 Firebird | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 Firebird | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 Firebird | 3 | 15% |
| 1986 Firebird | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Pontiac Firebird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.