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.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
72 total complaints
10 crashes 11 fires 14 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
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
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
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Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 48 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 36 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 76 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 91 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 50 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 112 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 3 | 72 | |
| 1993 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 29 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 23 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 27 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 8 | 20 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1982 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 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 |