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BrakesPart report

1985 Pontiac Fiero Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
28%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1985 Pontiac Fiero, 28% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Gm won't acknowledge the recalls on my car. I have called GM customer care at least 4 times and they won't help me. It has not been through any of the 2 important safety recalls applicable to it.”

NHTSA complaint #10235825, filed 2008-07

“Pontiac refuses to perform NHTSA campaign id number 91v055000. Their position is the recall has already been performed. I have owned the vehicle since 1990, well before the recall date, and the recall has not been performed. Smail automotive refuses to inspect the car to verify that replacement parts have been installed. They are relying on inaccurate information from their computer system. I would like Pontiac to provide proof that the recall has been performed. My car has not been to a general motors service department since I've owned it. Thank you for any help you can provide me.”

NHTSA complaint #749182, filed 2001-07

“The dealership will not fix everything stated in his recall letter. Consumer states recall letter states that the brake pads need to be replaced whent the cables, etc are replaced, however dealer did not perform this, service manager refused to replace, consumer refuses to drive vehicle, recall 86-c-16, regarding emergency brake.”

NHTSA complaint #800463, filed 1996-08

Related recalls

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1988323%
198717%
1986727%
1985528%
1984413%

Other parts of the 1985 Pontiac Fiero

Engine cooling
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Pontiac Fiero

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology