Pontiac Fiero 1988
Model Fiero made in 1988 by Pontiac got 19 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1988
| 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 | 24/31/26 | 26/39/31 | Regular | $ 578 | 1 | 870801 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/35/28 | 27/45/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 1 | 870801 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 750 | 1 | 870801 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/27/21 | 19/35/24 | Regular | $ 714 | 1 | 870803 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/23/2004 | 91096 | 2 | |
| Recalls 89v232000 and 90v104000. consumer contacted manufacturer about above recalls mentioned on the internet. manufacturer told him that the recalls were over, and vehicle had already been serviced. however, consumer's vehicle was having the same antifreeze leaking and engine problems. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/12/2008 | 106986 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1988 pontiac fiero. while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that oil was leaking onto the val cover of the engine. he was concerned that oil would drip onto the catalytic converter and cause a fire. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the val cover and drip shield needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. the recall number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 106,986. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 1 | 08/01/2005 | |
| Dear nhtsa, i am writing in regards to an issue i am having with gm about necessary recall work on an 1988 pontiac fiero while repairing some items on this auto, it was brought to my attention that there is an outstanding recall on this make/model of vehicle. i took the vehicle to the university gm dealership in durham, nc and requested information about the recall on december 16, 2006. they have been unable to ascertain officially from gm whether or not the recall work has been done even after two months of having the vehicle. they only recently even ordered the recall kit only to then find out the parts in that kit were already installed in the vehicle. now, they are telling me there is nothing more they can do and that their position is that the recall work appears to have been completed and so there is nothing further they will do. i would like to both lodge a complaint about their inaction and inability to officially confirm this vehicle's recall work has been done and also request your assistance in getting this information from gm. i think gm and this dealership have not been forthcoming in providing this information, per the requirements of this recall, and i am extremely displeased about the treatment we have received. this vehicle, though old, was refurbished into good working order and is currently ensured for an as-is value of $3000. it is our family's second vehicle and we have been without it for 2 months now, a major inconvenience and issue for our family. i do not believe gm and this dealership inaction is in compliance with the stipulations of the recall. i am ultimately only interested in making sure this vehicle is safe and they have failed to provide the information showing that. can you please help remedy this situation? thank you for your time and consideration. i look forward to hearing from you. *jb | |||
| 08/01/1991 | |||
| When vehicle has a full tank of gas there are fuel and an oil leakages. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Manufacturer's recall notice 88c24; where dealership is willing to fix only a part of listed components on vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 03/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| The engine was not repaired properly during recall campaign 88c24 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2089 | |||
| Product safety campaign - 88-c-24 mr | |||
| 01/01/2089 | |||
| Dealer claims recall 1988 c 24 is not in effect despite fact that the recall work was never done nor was i advised. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 04/04/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Engine failed after recall repair due to old pcv hose still being connected to air cleaner, causing excessive air and failure of engine. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 03/20/2006 | 114491 | 1 | 05/01/1988 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there were several engine problems with the vehicle. the engine became loud and was taken to a local mechanic where it was determined the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. as a result of the heat from the exhaust manifold, the belt tensioner, water pump, starter (replaced four times), valve cover gasket (replaced twice), oil pressure sending unit, heater hoses, radiator hoses, and radiator fan motor were replaced. last week the contact received a notice from the dealer concerning a recall nhtsa campaign id # 89v232000 on the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the exhaust manifold, added an exhaust manifold heat shield, removed dust shields from the engine compartment, and replaced a part of the transmission line. the recall remedy authorized the dealer to replace all of the parts that were previously replaced by the contact as a result of damage sustained by the defective exhaust manifold and dust shield. however, the manufacturer would not authorize reimbursement of the parts replaced prior to the notification. the contact inquired previously with both the dealer and manufacturer and was informed there was no recall concerning the vehicle. there was never an official receipt of this 1989 recall until last week. *ak updated 04/11/06. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 03/01/1988 | |
| The headlight mechanism continually fails, it will not raise or lower. in addition, premature wear of rear brakes. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1988 | ||
| The mechanism to raise and lower the headlights continues to fail. rear brakes were worn excessively and needed to be replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 1 | 08/01/2005 | |
| Dear nhtsa, i am writing in regards to an issue i am having with gm about necessary recall work on an 1988 pontiac fiero while repairing some items on this auto, it was brought to my attention that there is an outstanding recall on this make/model of vehicle. i took the vehicle to the university gm dealership in durham, nc and requested information about the recall on december 16, 2006. they have been unable to ascertain officially from gm whether or not the recall work has been done even after two months of having the vehicle. they only recently even ordered the recall kit only to then find out the parts in that kit were already installed in the vehicle. now, they are telling me there is nothing more they can do and that their position is that the recall work appears to have been completed and so there is nothing further they will do. i would like to both lodge a complaint about their inaction and inability to officially confirm this vehicle's recall work has been done and also request your assistance in getting this information from gm. i think gm and this dealership have not been forthcoming in providing this information, per the requirements of this recall, and i am extremely displeased about the treatment we have received. this vehicle, though old, was refurbished into good working order and is currently ensured for an as-is value of $3000. it is our family's second vehicle and we have been without it for 2 months now, a major inconvenience and issue for our family. i do not believe gm and this dealership inaction is in compliance with the stipulations of the recall. i am ultimately only interested in making sure this vehicle is safe and they have failed to provide the information showing that. can you please help remedy this situation? thank you for your time and consideration. i look forward to hearing from you. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1991 | |||
| When vehicle has a full tank of gas there are fuel and an oil leakages. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1988 | ||
| The mechanism to raise and lower the headlights continues to fail. rear brakes were worn excessively and needed to be replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/28/1995 | |||
| The bolts were missing from the caliper (rear), the rim was damaged , the emergency brake bracket pads were no good,and the brake pad on the left rear was split | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/28/1995 | |||
| The bolts were missing from the caliper (rear), the rim was damaged , the emergency brake bracket pads were no good,and the brake pad on the left rear was split | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 03/01/1988 | |
| The headlight mechanism continually fails, it will not raise or lower. in addition, premature wear of rear brakes. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 04/28/1995 | |||
| The bolts were missing from the caliper (rear), the rim was damaged , the emergency brake bracket pads were no good,and the brake pad on the left rear was split | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | DURHAM | UNIVERSITY GM |