1985 PONTIAC FIERO
4 recalls, 40 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
91V055000 Apr 11, 1991
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence
PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
90V104000 Apr 23, 1990
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Defect Description
PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.
Consequence
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.
89V232000 Dec 28, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Defect Description
DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.
Consequence
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
1 crashes 4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
PARKING BRAKE
Jul 26, 2008
Incident date: Jul 16, 2008
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. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 26, 2008
Incident date: Jul 16, 2008
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. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 26, 2008
Incident date: Jul 16, 2008
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. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 17, 2008
Incident date: Feb 18, 2008
VEHICLE HAS EXHAUST LEAK. PER VIN # RECALL 88C24 APPLIES TO VEHICLE, I'VE READ THE RECALL INFO, AND THERE ARE NO UPDATED PARTS INSTALLED. IVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT CHECK FOR RECALLS DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED PONTIAC THEY SAY THERE IS NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE V... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO PONTIAC'S PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN #88-C-24 WHICH I CURRENTLY HAVE A COPY OF SAME. THE RECALL ADDRESSES COOLANT LEAKS, OIL LEAKS, AND IMPROPER SEALING OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID ALLOWING FOR PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FRONT (LEFT) EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MY MANIFOLD IS C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 13, 2001
Incident date: Sep 13, 2001
RECALLS 89 V 232 000/ENGINE AND 90 V 104 000/ENGINE: VEHICLE HAD AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE TRAVELING 15-20 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Fire
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
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 P... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
CONSUMER STARTED CAR AND IT SOUNDED LIKE A CAR WITHOUT A MUFFLER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR BECAUSE RECALL CAMPAIN HAD EXPIRED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 8, 2000
CLUTCH AND SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED DUE TO SPRINGS CATCHING THE FINGERS IN THE PRESSURE PLATE STRIPPING THE RELEASE BEARING. YUH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jul 27, 1999
Incident date: Jul 23, 1993
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE. THE PADS WERE WORN OUT. IT WOULD FAIL TO HOLD WHEN ENGAGED. CAN ROLL IN ON INCLINE. 91V055000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jul 27, 1999
Incident date: Jul 23, 1993
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE. THE PADS WERE WORN OUT. IT WOULD FAIL TO HOLD WHEN ENGAGED. CAN ROLL IN ON INCLINE. 91V055000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: May 15, 1999
DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR MFR. RECALL 88C-28, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND NHTSA RECALL # 90V-104000, ENGINE. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS TOO LONG AGO. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: May 15, 1999
DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR MFR. RECALL 88C-28, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND NHTSA RECALL # 90V-104000, ENGINE. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS TOO LONG AGO. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 11, 1999
Incident date: Dec 31, 1998
MY CAR STARTED TO DEVELOP WHAT I THOUGHT WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK FROM NORMAL WEAR & TEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL EXHAUST SPECIALTY SHOPS (I.E. COLE MUFFLER, MIDAS, ETC.) TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED AT MY EXPENSE WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MUCH TO MY... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 26, 1997
TOOK TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AND THE DEALER BROKE PARTS OF THE ENGINE AND IS CHARGING CONSUMER FOR FIXING VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL THAT WAS NOT CORRECTED THE FIRST TIME. *AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
ENGINE OVERHEATS, MELTING WIRES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
ENGINE LEAKS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
TRANSMISSION LEAKS.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
SUNROOF LEAK.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
DASHBOARD LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
SUSPENSION FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
BRAKES FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
BEARINGS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
AXLE FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
CV JOINTS FAILED.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Aug 5, 1996
Incident date: Jul 26, 1996
THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX EVERYTHING STATED IN HIS RECALL LETTER. *AK 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, RECA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 15, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
RECALL RELATED 89V232000, VEHICLE IN RECALL, CAN'T PEFORM THE RECALL DUE THE SEAL, ALSO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSING OVERHEATING OF WIRING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 8, 1996
90V104000 RECALL RELATED, ENGINE FAILED, LOST OF POWER, ALSO MAKING NOISE, LOSS OF GA. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 8, 1996
90V104000 RECALL RELATED, ENGINE FAILED, LOST OF POWER, ALSO MAKING NOISE, LOSS OF GA. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 27, 1995
MOTOR MOUNTS CAME APART. TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIO TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (90V-104). *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Mar 30, 1992
REPLACED LEAKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Aug 26, 1991
REPLACED COIL MODULE/SPARK PLUGS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Jan 10, 1991
REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Feb 12, 1988
VEHICLE OVERHEATED, REPLACED COOLANT FAN SWITCH. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Jan 9, 1991
EGR TUBE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Jul 20, 1992
FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Dec 29, 1991
IDLE CONTROL MODULE VALVE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/SURGE. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 PONTIAC FIERO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 33.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC FIERO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA89022
Opened: Mar 31, 1989 , Closed: Jul 13, 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY:MANY SUBJECT VEHICLE OWNERS REPORTED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES,AND SIX FIRES RESULTED IN SIX INJURIES.===
PE89023
Opened: Dec 13, 1988 , Closed: Mar 31, 1989
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89005
Opened: Oct 18, 1988 , Closed: Dec 29, 1988
REAR HUB CARRIER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88033
Opened: Mar 10, 1988 , Closed: May 6, 1988
THROTTLE CABLE BINDING
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DP88002
Opened: Oct 7, 1987 , Closed: May 18, 1988
TIE ROD BREAKAGE
TIE ROD BREAKAGE
DP87023
Opened: Jul 17, 1987 , Closed: Oct 19, 1987
ENGINE FIRES
ENGINE FIRES
EA87008
Opened: Dec 17, 1986 , Closed: Jul 22, 1988
REAR BRAKES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:GMREVIEWED THE MATTER AND...HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED BRAKE CONDITION THAT REQUIRESFIELD CORRECTION.ANALYSIS:IT APPEARS THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM OR THEPISTONS WITHIN THE CALIPER CAN SEIZE PROHIBITING REAR DISC BRAKE FUNC-TION.A SEIZED... Read more
EA86021
Opened: Jul 18, 1986 , Closed: May 8, 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY: AMONG 135 COMPLAINTS, 122 FIRES OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. POSSIBLECAUSES INCLUDE 13 DUE TO COOLANT LEAKS, 16 FROM FUEL LEAKS, 8 CAUSED BYBATTERY CABLE RUBBING ON ENGINE BLOCK,26 DUE TO OIL LEAKS RESULTINGFROM CONNECTING ROD FAILURE, 12 FROM ELECTRICAL WIRE SHORTS, AND 59 UN-IDENTIFIED.AS OF 1... Read more
PONTIAC FIERO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC FIERO across all model years (1984, 1988).
18
Total Recalls
164
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths