1985 Pontiac Firebird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 25%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1985 Pontiac Firebird, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 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.
“Upon receiving my 1985 Pontiac Firebird, the seat belts have not been working properly. The retracting belt in the ceiling will not retract back into the unit on both sides and the plastic on the locking piece next to the seat is destroyed by uv rays. The locking part does not work. There is a possible recall on this car NHTSA campaign id number: 85v169000 and 90v105000 but when I call GM, they ask for my VIN and then tell me that they have no recall on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10141452, filed 2005-11“The contact owns a 1985 Pontiac Firebird. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 91v055000 (parking brake:conventional). The dealer informed him that his vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because it did not have rear disc brakes. The contact stated that the braking system was not working and feels that his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/17/08. The parking brake did not hold and could not be adjusted. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10229645, filed 2008-06, 100,000 miles“Dt: the contact states there are two NHTSA recalls campaign 85v169000 and 91v055000 concerning the front seat belt webbing and parking brake. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recalls, but it is not included in the recalls due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10143433, filed 2005-11Related recalls
- 91V055000Apr 11, 1991Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1982–1986, Chevrolet Camaro 1982–1986, Pontiac Fiero 1984–1986
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 24% |
| 2001 | 6 | 25% |
| 2000 | 4 | 17% |
| 1999 | 17 | 36% |
| 1998 | 28 | 44% |
| 1997 | 14 | 29% |
| 1996 | 12 | 29% |
| 1995 | 15 | 18% |
| 1994 | 9 | 15% |
| 1993 | 4 | 22% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 15% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 25% |
| 1984 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1985 Pontiac Firebird
12 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Pontiac Firebird
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