1998 Pontiac Firebird service brakes, hydraulic problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Pontiac Firebird — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle would fail to stop when applying abs brakes suddenly to avoid an accident at 45mph. Had hit another vehicle at 90 degree angle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver was injured, but not treated at emergency room, went to private doctor.*ak”
filed Sep 26, 2001
“While driving about 60 mph engine suddenly accelerated up to 80 mph. When stepped on brake pedal to reduce speed brakes did not work.*ak”
filed Jun 13, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
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% |
| 1997 Firebird | 13 | 27% |
| 1996 Firebird | 12 | 29% |
| 1995 Firebird | 13 | 15% |
| 1994 Firebird | 9 | 15% |
| 1992 Firebird | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 Firebird | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 Firebird | 3 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.