1987 PONTIAC FIERO
3 recalls, 29 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).
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
29 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Mar 30, 2014
I AM BOTH COMPLAINING AND REQUESTING HELP. I HAVE A 1987 PONTIAC FIERO V6 WHICH WAS NEVER TAKEN IN FOR RECALL WORK AND AS A RESULT HAS SEVERE OVERHEATING ISSUES AND WILL OCCASIONALLY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH SMALL AMOUNTS OF OIL HITTING THE EXHAUST HEADERS. SAW THE RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE SO I TRIED T... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 26, 2013
Incident date: Nov 26, 2013
I CALLED PONTIAC TODAY ABOUT A RECALL THEY ISSUED THESE CARS. ACCORDING TO THE DOCUMENT THEY SENT THERE DEALERSHIP CARS MY CAR FALLS IN THIS RECALL AND THEY ARE STATING THEY HAVE NO RECALLS ON THIS CAR. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE, I KNOW THIS IS A OLDER CAR BUT THIS CAN STILL LEAD TO A SERIOUS MATTER OF... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 13, 2001
I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF PONTIAC WILL STILL HONOR THE PONTIAC FIERO RECALL, PARTICULIARLY THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 24, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1999
I WOULD LIKE A LIST OF ALL RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN GET IT FIXED. THIS MAKES THE SECOND TIME THAT THE TEMP GAUGE HAS WENT OUT OF THIS CAR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY PROFESSIONAL THAT IT IS THE WAY IT HAS BEEN WIRED FROM THE MANAFACTUOR. THANK YOU
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
May 17, 1999
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DO SOME WORK ON SAID VEHICLE I BEGAN TO JACK IT UP WITH THE SCISSOR TYPE JACK PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. AFTER RAISING THE VEHICLE BODY ABOUT 3 INCHES THE SCREW THREAD ON THE JACK STRIPPED OUT OF FITTING IN THE JACK DROPPING THE VEHICLE. WHILE NO ONE WAS HURT OR DAMAGE DONE I ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
BROKEN CONNECTOR ROD. PART WAS RECALLED IN 1990.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1991
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR/STARTER FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. REPLACED CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR ALSO FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. REPLACED CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR ALSO FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. REPLACED CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR ALSO FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. REPLACED CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR ALSO FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1991
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR/STARTER FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1991
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR/STARTER FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1991
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR/STARTER FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Aug 7, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1991
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED FOUR TIMES. EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, EGR/DISTRIBUTOR/STARTER FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 2, 1997
PURCHASED USED 2 MONTHS AGO.; PONTIAC SAID THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED, BUT THE WORK HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 30, 1996
EGR SYSTEM FAILED; ALSO, EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Dec 30, 1996
EGR SYSTEM FAILED; ALSO, EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Dec 30, 1996
EGR SYSTEM FAILED; ALSO, EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 25, 1996
ENGINE LEAKS PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS; LYONS PONTIAC DEALER FIXED 3 LEAKS BUTM REFUSES TO DO THE OTHERS UNDER THE RECALL, DEMANDS PAYMENT (89-V232) AND (90V-104); ALSO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 25, 1996
ENGINE LEAKS PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS; LYONS PONTIAC DEALER FIXED 3 LEAKS BUTM REFUSES TO DO THE OTHERS UNDER THE RECALL, DEMANDS PAYMENT (89-V232) AND (90V-104); ALSO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 21, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR FIVE TIMES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Jul 21, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
REPLACED EGR VALVE SEVEN TIMES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 21, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (90V-104). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jul 21, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED 4 TIMES. *AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Aug 21, 1995
THE SUN ROOF GLASS RUBBER AND GLASS NEEDS TO BE REPLACE LEAK WHEN RAIN ON THE DRIVER SIDE . TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1995
TRANSMISSION LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1995
ENGINE BLOCK REPLACED TWICE, DUE TO LEAKS. *SKD
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Mar 7, 1995
Incident date: Mar 7, 1993
PARKING BRAKE STICKS THROUGH STRETCH CABLE. CAUSING AN INABILITY TO RELEASE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 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) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 26.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
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