1997 Pontiac Firebird Brakes Problems

“At 118,000 miles I had my front brakes changed for the third time. I asked the person changing the brakes to check the rear brakes since they have never been changed. I had asked previous people to look at them when inspecting brakes and I was always told they were fine. This time the person really looked at them and informed me that the brakes had never touched the drums (ever). My rear brakes were showroom new and so were the rear drums. …”

“Upon picking up my vehicle from penn Pontiac after having to have the right front rotor prematurely replaced and having the brake pads replaced, I traveled approximately 1/2 mile from the dealership on wet roads due to rain when having to stop for a red traffic control device. At the time of hitting the brakes, I was traveling approximately 20 miles per hour. When applying the brakes, the brakes locked up and the anti-lock braking system did not go into effect for at least 5 seconds. I had to return to the dealership to advise them of this. …”

“Was traveling 30mph & applied the brakes to slow down for a stop, vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle sped up when brakes were applied. Owner experienced brake problems everyday. Problem is not intermittent. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Was informed by mechanic the computer module had broken for ABS brakes. It needed to be replaced.”

“I have had three serious oil leaks with this vehicle which started when it only had 8,000 miles. In addition, the parking brake failed and the power windows broke. The rear bumper rusts after it rains because of the brake dust. You have to use rubbing compound once a week. Overall, the amount of problems have been exhorbinant and not what you would expect from a $28,000 vehicle.”

“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 20 MPH and neither air bag deployed. Manufacturer was notified. Consumer stated that the anti lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle during the accident.”