Pontiac Fiero 1985
Model Fiero made in 1985 by Pontiac got 40 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 25/31/28 | 28/40/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 1 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/36/28 | 26/46/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 1 | 841224 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/24/21 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 1 | 8412 3 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/26/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 1 | 8412 3 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 25/31/28 | 28/40/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 1 | 840820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/36/28 | 26/46/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 1 | 841224 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/24/21 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 1 | 8412 3 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/26/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 1 | 8412 3 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V232000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1984 to 07/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 244000 | 07/03/1990 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/28/1989 | 01/04/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: passenger cars with 4 cylinder engines. | |||||||||||||||
| 90V104000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 08/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 102162 | 08/06/1990 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/23/1990 | 06/26/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: fiero passenger cars with 2.8l 6 cylinder engines. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V055000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1981 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 179036 | 07/01/1991 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/11/1991 | 04/11/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars; firebirds and camaros with manualtransmissions and rear disk brakes and fieros with manual transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA89022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/31/1989 | 07/13/1990 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 90V104000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C90001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/21/1990 | 07/31/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA87008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/1986 | 07/22/1988 | REAR BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP88002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1987 | 05/18/1988 | TIE ROD BREAKAGE | ||
| Tie rod breakage | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE89023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/13/1988 | 03/31/1989 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/26/1991 | 2 | ||
| Replaced coil module/spark plugs. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 02/12/1988 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle overheated, replaced coolant fan switch. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/16/2008 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 05/15/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 01/08/1996 | |||
| 90v104000 recall related, engine failed, lost of power, also making noise, loss of ga. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1995 | |||
| Motor mounts came apart. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 80000 | 1 | 08/01/1989 |
| 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 cracked due to such deck lid failure. in contacting pontiac(gm), they also state that either my vehicle has already been through the recall(no recall campaign sticker are attached to my car), or that the document i possess is fraudulent. pontiac will not answer my letters in written format, although they have been requested to do so. they also state that the campaign number(88-c-24) does not exist in their files. i need help in resolving this issue. *ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761457 | |||
| 09/13/2001 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 03/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine overheats, melting wires. | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine leaks. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Recall related 89v232000, vehicle in recall, can't peform the recall due the seal, also the exhaust system causing overheating of wiring. *ak | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine failed, causing oil leakage, resulting in a fire prio to/after recall repairs (90v-104). *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/16/2008 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 12/31/1998 | |||
| 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 surprise one of the garages had told me that this has been a continual problem (manufacturer defect) on this particular make & model & that there was a recall at one time or another. when i contacted my local pontiac dealer they helped me very little & insisted that i make 700.00 worth of repairs myself to correct it. discouraged & upset i tried to contact general motors myself direct. general motors will not even admit that there has ever been any kind of recall on this vehicle & has done absolutly nothing to help me or rectify the problem. (my complaint / case number with gm is #99027524) on 12/31/98 while traveling out of town to visit relatives the passenger compartment of the car filled with smoke & exhaust fumes & at that point i thought the engine was on fire. after pulling over & making an emergency stop i was told that it just may have burned through & was not on fire. all i want is some help from the manufacturer to rectify this problem. to date my complaints go un-answered. i am now dealing with constant exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment & making myself & passengers sick to our stomaches with the constant carbon monoxide smell & yet face the risk of a possible fire. i would appreciate any help that you people may be able to give me in getting this situation settled with the manufacturer. i also see after searching over your database for recall information that there was also a recall for the parking brake also an item that hasn't worked on my car for years!!! again general motors, pontic, & their related dealers have no record of this being an actual complaint and/or recall at any time! it just seems ironic that they will not help in any way | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 01/10/1991 | 1 | ||
| Replaced catalytic converter. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 01/09/1991 | 1 | ||
| Egr tube failed, causing vehicle to surge. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/18/2008 | 115000 | 1 | 12/17/2007 |
| 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 vehicle. yet per the info it does appliy and was not done, pontiac could not tell me if it was done per there records. i've got a file # at pontiac 71-611369143 | |||
| 05/15/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 03/30/1992 | 1 | ||
| Replaced leaking exhaust manifold. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner inoperative. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/20/1992 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failure. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Dashboard lights inoperative. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 07/16/2008 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1990 | |
| 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 parts have been installed. they are relying on inaccurate information from their computer system. i would like pontiac to provide proof that the recall has been performed. my car has not been to a general motors service department since i've owned it. thank you for any help you can provide me. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1993 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| 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, recall 86-c-16, regarding emergency brake. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission leaks. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Axle failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Bearings failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 5 | 02/26/1999 | ||
| Clutch and slave cylinder failed due to springs catching the fingers in the pressure plate stripping the release bearing. yuh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cv joints failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/23/1993 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Suspension failure. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control inoperative. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 12/29/1991 | 1 | ||
| Idle control module valve failed, causing vehicle to stall/surge. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Sunroof leak. | |||