1986 Pontiac Firebird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Pontiac Firebird, 11% of the 19 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.
“Consumer stated the emergency brake does not engage properly, when parking on a slope, the brake will not hold vehicle in place. . Consumer stated the brake fails also on a minor incline, which resulted in damage to the front end when vehicle struck a curb after the vehicle rolled down the incline.”
NHTSA complaint #8004907, filed 2002-03Related 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 1986 Pontiac Firebird
13 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 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.
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