1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

3 recalls, 72 complaints - 28 TSBs

07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
3,593 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT
93V199000 Dec 1, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE.
Consequence
A FUEL LINE WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY THE HEAT OF THE"AIR" CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE IT COULDRESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REROUTE ANY MISROUTED FUEL LINES TO THE PROPER POSITION, AND REPLACE ANY FUEL LINE BUNDLE WHERE THE OUTER SHELL HAS BEEN MELTED THROUGH.
6,807 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

72 total complaints 10 crashes 11 fires 14 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY4
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS3
TIRES3
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
AIR BAGS Jul 8, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2015
IM NOT SURE WHOM TO TALK TO? I BOUGHT A CAR FROM THIS GUY, THE PICTURE HE SENT ME WASNT THE VECHILE I BOUGHT. I PAID HIM HALF DOWN 750.00 AND FOUND OUT EVERYTHING THAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. IT LOOKS LIKE THE VIN # HAS BEEN CUT OUT OF THE DASH, THE NUMBERS ON THE DOOR HAS BEEN PILLED OF AND PUT BAC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 31, 2010
I HAVE A 94 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 3.4 THAT IS GIVING ME A VATS PROBLEM. THE SECURITY LIGHT DOES NOT BLINK BUT THE CAR WILL NOT START FOR ANYTHING. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD May 17, 2007
Incident date: May 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC CLIP ON THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE CLIP ASSISTS IN PREVENTING THE FUEL LINES FROM MAKING A CONNECTION. THERE ARE EXPOSED FUEL LINES LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN # ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
THE CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE IS THE MAJOR THING, BUT ALSO YOU COULD ALWAYS HEAR NOISES FROM THE WHEELS GOT THEM INSPECTED TWICE AND THE PEOPLE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. *JB
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
THE CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE IS THE MAJOR THING, BUT ALSO YOU COULD ALWAYS HEAR NOISES FROM THE WHEELS GOT THEM INSPECTED TWICE AND THE PEOPLE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. *JB
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
GAS CAP FAILURE IN NORMAL USE ON 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA (V8 ENGINE ). (1) THREADED PORTION OF GAS CAP, PART THAT THREADS INTO THE FILLER TUBE, BECAME SWOLLEN THRU NORMAL USE (EXPOSURE TO NORMAL GASOLINE VAPORS), TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAP WOUOLD NO LONGER THREAD PROPERLY AND SEAL. (2) SINCE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 18, 2003
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
NHTSA#93-V-199-000: FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED DUE TO VIN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Jun 25, 2002
T-TOP FLEW OFF ON I-95. THANKFULLY DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS AT THAT SPEED. HAD DRIVEN OVER 40 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEED SINCE LAST TIME TOP WAS OFF, SO SOMEHOW IT UNLATCHED ITSELF. *AK
AIR BAGS Jan 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH. LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY STAYS ON. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Jan 17, 2002
Incident date: Jan 11, 2002
APPARETLY A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED A FIRE, VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jul 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 10, 2000
HEADLIGHT DOORS MAKE LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING ON OF OFF HEADLIGHTS. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES Mar 16, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIDE TIRES EQUIPPED ON THIS VEHICLE CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS IN WHICH VEHICLE FISH-TAILED AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL RESULTING IN A CRASH, ON ONE OCCASION CONSUMER HIT HIS HEAD, BUT WAS NOT INJURED, BOTH ACCIDENTS OCCURRED IN SNOWY, WET ROAD CONDITIONS. (TIRE MAKE/MODEL NOT PROVID... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Mar 7, 2001
STRONG FUEL FUMES INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN CAR HAS BEEN OFF FOR NON-SPECIFIC TIME. PROBLEM COMES AND GOES. NOTICABLE WHEN GETTING IN THE CAR TO START AND GO. SOMETIMES SO STRONG BOTH WINDOWS HAVE TO BE PUT DOWN IN ORDER TO BREATHE. IT GOES AWAY ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING AND AIRED OUT. THIS CA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Oct 13, 2000
IT TAKES 3 TIMES BEFORE I START MY CAR SO WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT? *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 2000
THE ABS DO NOT LOCK UP SOMETIMES WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT AN INTERSETION. THE DOOR SKINS ON BOTH DOORS HAVE BECOME SEPARATED SEVERSAL TIMES WHICH MAKES THE CAR DOORS NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME AND OTHERS OUR LIVES. THE POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS ALWAYS BREAK SO THAT I CAN NOT OPEN MY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 2000
THE ABS DO NOT LOCK UP SOMETIMES WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT AN INTERSETION. THE DOOR SKINS ON BOTH DOORS HAVE BECOME SEPARATED SEVERSAL TIMES WHICH MAKES THE CAR DOORS NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME AND OTHERS OUR LIVES. THE POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS ALWAYS BREAK SO THAT I CAN NOT OPEN MY ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 2000
THE ABS DO NOT LOCK UP SOMETIMES WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT AN INTERSETION. THE DOOR SKINS ON BOTH DOORS HAVE BECOME SEPARATED SEVERSAL TIMES WHICH MAKES THE CAR DOORS NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME AND OTHERS OUR LIVES. THE POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS ALWAYS BREAK SO THAT I CAN NOT OPEN MY ... Read more
TIRES Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 20, 2000
DRIVING ON A HWY IN TEXAS MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE THREW IT'S TREAD. THIS WIPED OUT THE FRONT QUARTER OF MY CAR, AND LEFT STREAKS OF RUBBER DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE CAR. A WEEK AND A HALF LATER A SECOND TIRE OF THE SAME KIND HAD A PROBLEM. THIS TIRE EGGED ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. I REMOVED THE TIRE ... Read more
TIRES Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 20, 2000
DRIVING ON A HWY IN TEXAS MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE THREW IT'S TREAD. THIS WIPED OUT THE FRONT QUARTER OF MY CAR, AND LEFT STREAKS OF RUBBER DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE CAR. A WEEK AND A HALF LATER A SECOND TIRE OF THE SAME KIND HAD A PROBLEM. THIS TIRE EGGED ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. I REMOVED THE TIRE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 8, 2000
Incident date: Nov 23, 1999
THE FUEL LINES HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND CONTACTED THE AIR CHECK VALVE WHICH BURNED AND DAMAGED OTHER PARTS. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Dec 4, 1999
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. *MJS
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Feb 4, 2000
Incident date: Apr 28, 1998
MY "T-TOP" CAR'S A PILLAR COLLAPSED AND STRUCK ME IN THE HEAD WHEN I WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFTMOST FRONT PART OF MY CAR, CAUSING A SEVERE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WHICH I AM SLOWLY RECOVERING FROM. *AK
Crash 1 injured 1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Feb 1, 2000
DISC BRAKES MISSING BACKPLATE ALLOWING RAIN TO SOAK BRAKES RESULTING IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED BRAKING POWER. GM SAYS IT IS AN UNFORTUNATE SIDE EFFECT OF SUCH A HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEM. CONDENSATION IN DISTRIBUTOR CAUSES SPUTTERING. DEALER OFFERED $1000 RETROFIT TO A VENTED DISTRUBUTOR. KNO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Feb 1, 2000
DISC BRAKES MISSING BACKPLATE ALLOWING RAIN TO SOAK BRAKES RESULTING IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED BRAKING POWER. GM SAYS IT IS AN UNFORTUNATE SIDE EFFECT OF SUCH A HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEM. CONDENSATION IN DISTRIBUTOR CAUSES SPUTTERING. DEALER OFFERED $1000 RETROFIT TO A VENTED DISTRUBUTOR. KNO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Apr 28, 1998
MY "T-TOP" CAR'S A PILLAR COLLAPSED AND STRUCK ME IN THE HEAD WHEN I WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFTMOST FRONT PART OF MY CAR ,CAUSING A SEVERE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WHICH I AM SLOWLY RECOVERING FROM. *AK
Crash 1 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Dec 2, 1999
Incident date: Dec 2, 1999
CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP 11/24/99 FOR SAME PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Nov 25, 1999
REAR AXLE BROKE, WHEEL FELL OFF
Crash 3 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
UNSURE OF ENGINE SIZE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Aug 2, 1999
Incident date: Jul 30, 1999
I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-4 WHEN CAR SEEM TO LOSE POWER, SO I TOOK NEXT AVAILABLE EXIT. I SHUT THE IGNITION OFF, HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A BACKFIRE. AT THAT MOMENT OF SHUT OFF SMOKE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, BOTH SIDES AND THEN INTO THE INSIDE OF MY CAR. I AND PASSERBY'S TRIED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE BUT I... Read more
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jul 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 24, 1999
INTERMITTENT STEERING CLOUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jul 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 24, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING DUE TO COMPRESSOR FAILURE.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Jul 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
RADIO PLAYER CD PLAYER FAILED FOR SECOND TIME AFTER BEING REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 25, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
OIL LEAK AT THE OIL PAN TO RAIL SURFACE DUE TO INADEQUATE OIL PAN GASKET.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jul 25, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE. SWITCH FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jul 7, 1999
SHOULDER BELTS IN FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE WORN OUT AND FREYED. CAR CAN NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 25, 1999
Incident date: Apr 30, 1999
THE CONSUMER HAD JUST PARKED THE VEHICLE WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES SHOOTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LIFTED HOOD & NOTICED FLUID DRIPPING FROM HOSE (HOT AIR HOSE BELOW FUEL LINE) WAS IN FLAMES. PUT THE FLAMES OUT. THE ENGINE WAS BURNT .RECALL 93V199000. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Apr 14, 1999
GAS SMELL AFTER RUNNING ABOUT 30 MINUTES. *MJS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 12, 1999
Incident date: Jan 16, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH - 40 MPH VEHICLE HAD FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A TREE, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 3, 1999
IE97060, VEHICLE HAD A BURNED HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE, AFTER A DEALER INSPECTED THE FUEL LINES AND BELTS AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK AND RESULTED IN A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 10, 1999
Incident date: Jan 28, 1999
NOTICED SERVICE BULETIN NUMBER 476126 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER SB037092 IN RELATION TO AUTOMOBILE PROBLEM. CURRENTLY AWAITING REPAIR. ORIGINALLY DEALERSHIP TRIED TO REMEDY PROBLEM BY RETORQUING OIL PAN BOLTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 31, 1999
Incident date: Jan 29, 1996
TRANS. LOCK OUT AND NOISE. HAD TO BE REBUILT AT MY EXPENSE @ 63K MI. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO PROB. ABS FAILS IN WET COND. CAUSED MANY NEAR ACIDENTS. I MUST BRAKE MANY TIMES THE NORMAL DISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT I CAN STOP
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Sep 26, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
BRAKES FAILED. CD PLAYER FAILED. TORQUE CONVERTER BEW AT 30,000 MILES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 16, 1998
ABS BRAKES FAIL WHILE RAINING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 14, 1998
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
RUBBERIZED STYLE FUEL LINE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 14, 1998
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
RUBBERIZED STYLE FUEL LINE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Mar 2, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
DRIVESHAFT BEARING FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 29, 1997
WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONIDTIONS AND WATER SPLASHES UNDERNEATH VEHICLE ALL POWER STEERING GOES OUT, STEERING LOCKS UP,ENGINE CHECK GAUGES DIE OUT,CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.SYSTEM GOES BACK ON IN ABOUT 5-20 SECONDS. VEHICLE WILL MAKE LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN GAUGES GOES BACK ON. DEALER HAS CHANGED SERPEN... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Dec 29, 1997
WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONIDTIONS AND WATER SPLASHES UNDERNEATH VEHICLE ALL POWER STEERING GOES OUT, STEERING LOCKS UP,ENGINE CHECK GAUGES DIE OUT,CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.SYSTEM GOES BACK ON IN ABOUT 5-20 SECONDS. VEHICLE WILL MAKE LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN GAUGES GOES BACK ON. DEALER HAS CHANGED SERPEN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Dec 29, 1997
WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONIDTIONS AND WATER SPLASHES UNDERNEATH VEHICLE ALL POWER STEERING GOES OUT, STEERING LOCKS UP,ENGINE CHECK GAUGES DIE OUT,CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.SYSTEM GOES BACK ON IN ABOUT 5-20 SECONDS. VEHICLE WILL MAKE LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN GAUGES GOES BACK ON. DEALER HAS CHANGED SERPEN... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

28 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.3
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020730024A Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
01697 Jan 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NO SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS USING THE TECH 1 WITH A 1986 OR NEWER CAMARO, FIREBIRD OR CORVETTE WITH A 5.0 OR 5.7 LITRE ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1450640. *TT
052802 May 28, 2002
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SERVICE MANUAL ADVISES INCORRECT USAGE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP FLUID. *TT
876527 Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
876002A Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
971101631041 Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709013202B Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
970801735026 Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
738133 Jun 1, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS/POWER WINDOWS (INSTALL NEW SWITCHES). *TW
735014 Apr 1, 1997
051000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
RATTLE/BUZZ NOISE FROM PARK BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON (ADD TENSION TO RELEASE BUTTON). *TW
549001A Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
631216 Dec 1, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INSUFFICIENT A/C PERFORMANCE AND/OR NOISY COMPRESSOR CLUTCH DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEALS. *TW
577117 Sep 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER/CHUGGLE ON TCC APPLY.*SD
579001 Aug 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE SPEED SURGE OR SLOW RESPONSE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *SD
531204 May 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
431039A Feb 1, 1995
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
BINDING DURING RAISING OR LOWERING OF CONVERTINBLE TOP. *TW
431057 Dec 1, 1994
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DOOR GLASS RATTLE IN FULL DOWN POSITION. *TW
477202 Dec 1, 1994
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HOPS OUT OF GEAR. *TW
3561 Oct 21, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE91131 Opened: Oct 1, 1991 , Closed: Jan 30, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available

PONTIAC FIREBIRD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PONTIAC FIREBIRD across all model years (1967, 2002).

96 Total Recalls
804 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
86 Reported Crashes
53 Reported Fires
7 Reported Deaths

PONTIAC FIREBIRD - Year by Year

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1998 0 91 View
1997 3 59 View
1996 2 50 View
1995 3 112 View
1994 (current) 3 72
1993 3 18 View
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1988 4 10 View
1987 3 11 View
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1985 6 22 View
1984 8 20 View
1983 3 6 View
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1981 2 0 View
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1973 2 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 2 0 View
1968 2 0 View
1967 1 0 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
GRAND PRIX 178 7,320 View
GRAND AM 89 8,116 View
BONNEVILLE 61 2,579 View
G6 59 8,415 View
MONTANA 57 1,455 View
LEMANS 53 172 View
SUNFIRE 51 1,643 View
VIBE 51 2,135 View