Pontiac Fiero 1986
Model Fiero made in 1986 by Pontiac got 31 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. 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 1986
| 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 | 25/32/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 1 | 850820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/35/28 | 27/46/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 1 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 1 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 1 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 1 | 860604 |
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 | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE89005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/18/1988 | 12/29/1988 | REAR HUB CARRIER FAILURE | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Spark plug wire came in contact with hot engine and burst into flames. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Oil leak from unknown origin. located approximately at upper part of engine down to pully and belts. also wires located near passenger compartment in engine are extremely hot, discolored and brittle harness..concern for ? of fire, especially with oil leakage near by...check engine light goes on..and is unknown problem to the dealer | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/21/2006 | 1 | 06/21/2006 | |
| Recall to my 1986 pontiac fiero (vin# 1g2pf3795gp23433) was never completed during the lifetime of the vehicle. this was a serious recall, as it involved a possibility of engine compartment fire. gm recall number 88-c-24a. i recently purchased this vehicle on 6/21/2006, unaware that the recall was never done. i tried to get pontiac to cover this recall but they refuse. for my safety, i'm moving forward and paying for the recall to be done for my safety and my family. i would like some sort of assistance from pontiac. *nm | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Consumer received recall 90v104000 concerning engine and engine cooling. when the trunk is opened in the rain water drips through the trunk onto the oxygen sensor. a recall for this problem was issued, but the this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complained about oil leaking into the engine compartment and onto the ground. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that vehicle dumped oil from the engine upon starting. consumer was unable to get any recall information from either dealer or manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 01/12/1995 | |||
| While driving oil is getting into the exhaust system, causing vehicle to smoke. smoke is coming from under the hood, and there is an oil spillage which is getting into the passengers compartment. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Consumer received manufacturer's recall notice 88c24, manfacturer has not remedied the problem because had no parts. also, had been calling dealer, pontiac customer care center for about 120 days, and no response. recalls had not been performed on vehicle.*ak | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
| The rear engine compartment of the vehicle caught on fire, injurying one person. *slc | |||
| 06/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle experienced engine fire (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Oil leak from unknown origin. located approximately at upper part of engine down to pully and belts. also wires located near passenger compartment in engine are extremely hot, discolored and brittle harness..concern for ? of fire, especially with oil leakage near by...check engine light goes on..and is unknown problem to the dealer | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| 1986 pontiac fiero that the dealer says is not in there data base and has not had the recalls done to it i have the recall #s the dates and a very detailed out-line of the recalls that were to be done. a mechanic looked at my car and the tsb bullitions i have and said the car clearly has not had the recalls done. the dealer and gm claim it's up to the other one who has to look at it the dealer at first said that my car was not involved. but when i read the tsb to him, and gave him the campaign numbers and read from them vebatum he said thecomputer only goes back ten years! and i read to him dealers are to service all vehicles subject to ths campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage,age of vehicle,or ownership, from this day forward. and said to call pontiac customer cares 800 pm cares. they responded by saying its up to the dealer. we cant make them look at your car . then i called the dealer back and he said the problem is if they do the work, gm may not pay them for work performed. called back pontiac cares they said it is up to the dealer to take care of it. i said i was going to contact the nhtsa and file a complaint and gm said go ahead. so this is where im at any help would be greatly needed as the car has the potential for engine compartment fires!! thank you for your time david w andregg. *recall 89v232. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1999 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Apparently, this car is infamous for fires, but i was not warned upon purchase 4 months prior to this, plus i had spent close to $400 on repairs after purchase and it did pass safety inspection 2 weeks prior to bursting into flames | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Engine leaks oil. *dsh | |||
| 10/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Engine caught on fire prior to recall, owner never received a recall notice (90v-104). *ak | |||
| 04/02/1993 | 2 | ||
| Engine fire. *tw | |||
| 11/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Engine overheated, resulting in a fire prior to recall (89v-232). *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/12/1995 | |||
| Vehicle fire caused by the pine needles and leaves were ignited by a hot catalytic converter. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| An oil leak coming from the exhaust system, causing oil to spill on the engine, and smoke is coming from from vehicle. the consumer states the vehicle has been in the shop for repair service twice, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Unable to receive proper recall work on the exhaust manifold, due to dealer problem. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Oil leak from unknown origin. located approximately at upper part of engine down to pully and belts. also wires located near passenger compartment in engine are extremely hot, discolored and brittle harness..concern for ? of fire, especially with oil leakage near by...check engine light goes on..and is unknown problem to the dealer | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 04/04/1996 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle parked on an incline, set emergency brake; shifted from drive to neutral and vehicle rolled backwards, took it to a mechanic and had emergency brake repaired, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 07/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was told that the parts were no longer available. the parking brake system of these vehicle's may contain a nonfunctional parking brake adjuster. *bf recall campaign 91v055000; the consumer received a recall letter for her vehicle. *tc | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 3 | ||
| The consumer stated, the emergency brake did not work. if the vehicle was parked on a hill, it would roll. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that there was a recall, and that this was causing vehicle not to pass state inspection.*ak *sc *jb | |||
| 07/01/1989 | 07/01/1988 | ||
| Emergency brake will not keep car from rolling away. i got a recall on it. pontiac said they would fix it anytime in the future that i wanted because the car was being saved as a collectable. they said that because it was safety related there was no time frame. now they are trying to avoid fixing the problem. | |||
| 11/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Emergency brake failed prior to recall (91v-055). | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||
| 01/01/1986 | 1 | ||
| When hand brake is applied nothing happens. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/23/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1990 | |
| 4 speed shifter assy will not engage back up light switch and is hard to shift into reverse gear at times. i have replaced shifter twice, this being the 3rd one for the car. each time the failure has been due to premature wear on two rivits coming loose on forward right side of assy and the subsquental wear of shift egagement arm mechanism for reverse gear. unless you hold the gearshift arm in the full revearse position, you will not have any backup lights. at times the shifting mechanism will jam and you cannot shift . | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/18/1999 | 11/01/1991 | ||
| The metal in the locking portion of the seatbelt snapped and it flew off and smacked me in the face while i was driving. it was the driver's seatbelt and the plastic casing aroud the belt broke when it did this. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| The rear brake calipers are froze solid and not working because of the way the system for adjusting them is a bad system, as stated by the brake repair shop. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Rear brakes failed twice, once causing accident. | |||