Pontiac Firebird 1984

Model Firebird made in 1984 by Pontiac got 23 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 8 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, other and parking brake. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 5.0l.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.5L) 4Automatic, 4 gears24/38/29$ 782383 815
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 4 gears24/35/28$ 782383 815
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/40/30$ 750383 815
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears20/34/25$ 938383 8 5
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears20/31/23$ 938383 8 5
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears18/29/21$ 1042383 8 9
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 5 gears16/28/20$ 1172383 8 1
( 2.5L) 4Automatic, 4 gears24/38/29$ 782383 815
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 4 gears24/35/28$ 782383 815
( 2.5L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/40/30$ 750383 815
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears20/34/25$ 938383 8 5
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears20/31/23$ 938383 8 5
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears18/29/21$ 1042383 8 8
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 5 gears16/27/20$ 1172383 8 1

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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
91V055000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1981 to 07/01/1986V (Vehicle)17903607/01/1991ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/11/199104/11/1991
Defect SummaryParking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
Consequence SummaryParking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.
NotesSystem: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars; firebirds and camaros with manualtransmissions and rear disk brakes and fieros with manual transmissions.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
90V105000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1983 to 06/01/1990V (Vehicle)150000003/07/1991ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/14/199006/26/1990
Defect SummaryPlastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
Corrective SummaryReplace or repair seat belt buckle.
NotesSystem: seat belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
85V169000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1982 to 03/01/1985V (Vehicle)73848504/18/1986ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/198501/10/1986
Defect SummaryDislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not affected, if slack is more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.
NotesSystem: shoulder seat belt retractor. vehicle description: passenger cars.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
84V011000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983V (Vehicle)7658602/24/1984MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/06/198402/22/1984571207
Defect SummarySome vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
NotesVehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
84V093000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1984 to 02/01/1984V (Vehicle)3086809/15/1984MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/17/198409/11/1984571106
Defect SummaryRear brake hoses were not properly manufactured and do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, brake hoses. hoses could come loose from the end fittings when subjected to a pulling force.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryA new hose will be installed if necessary. in addition, brakes will be serviced.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake hose.consequences of defect: separation of the hose from its metal end fitting wouldresult in loss of brake fluid and loss of some brake action. an accident couldresult under circumstances requiring minimum stopping distance.
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB
85V018000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1983 to 11/01/1984V (Vehicle)268702/25/1985MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/15/198502/22/1985
Defect SummaryThe hub area of the wheels may not be structurally sound and thus subject to fracture. consequence of defect: the wheels could separate from the car causing a loss of control. this could result in an accident without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall new front and rear tire/wheel assemblies.
NotesVehicle description: passenger cars equipped with cast aluminum wheels system: wheels.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE85016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/03/198403/22/1985ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES85V034000
 There is no summary currently available
POWER TRAIN
EA90012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/28/199004/24/1991REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA90001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/03/198907/10/1990SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE90V105000
 There is no summary currently available
PE89148GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/01/198910/03/1989SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAG
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA86019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/17/198607/22/1988REAR BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
C90001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/21/199007/31/1991REAR DISC BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
EA88036GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/22/198808/30/1991REAR DISC BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
STRUCTURE
PE88070GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/28/198809/22/1988FRAME CRACKING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05/14/2007100000001/01/1985
 Tl*the contact owns a 1984 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. the dealer stated that the vin is out of range and is not included in the recalls. the contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. he stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. those recalls are as follows: fuel system, gasoline, parking brake:conventional, seat belts: rear:buckle assembly, seat belts:front:webbing, seats:front assembly:recliner, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and, wheels:cap/cover/hub. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
OTHER
 No summary
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
05/14/2007100000001/01/1985
 Tl*the contact owns a 1984 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. the dealer stated that the vin is out of range and is not included in the recalls. the contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. he stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. those recalls are as follows: fuel system, gasoline, parking brake:conventional, seat belts: rear:buckle assembly, seat belts:front:webbing, seats:front assembly:recliner, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and, wheels:cap/cover/hub. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
12/03/1999511/01/1999
 I am not sure that this is a neccessary filing. i was researching recalls for a used car that i purchased and wanted to confirm that the vehicle did in fact have problems with the components indicated. if i am going about the procedure in a wrong manner please advise(and direct). no safety defect (s) listed in summary. *ak
05/13/1996
 The vehicle is included in the parking brake recall, but pontiac will not send him a letter so he can get the recall fixed. 95v055000. please describe. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
12/03/1999511/01/1999
 I am not sure that this is a neccessary filing. i was researching recalls for a used car that i purchased and wanted to confirm that the vehicle did in fact have problems with the components indicated. if i am going about the procedure in a wrong manner please advise(and direct). no safety defect (s) listed in summary. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
 Front seat back, seat belt, and rear brake failure.
02/22/19952
 Plastic components of seat belt buckle broke , preventing belt from fastening. *aw
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
10/05/19941
 Shoulder harness fails to retract/lock.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05/14/2007100000001/01/1985
 Tl*the contact owns a 1984 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. the dealer stated that the vin is out of range and is not included in the recalls. the contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. he stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. those recalls are as follows: fuel system, gasoline, parking brake:conventional, seat belts: rear:buckle assembly, seat belts:front:webbing, seats:front assembly:recliner, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and, wheels:cap/cover/hub. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
SEAT BELTS - REAR - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/14/2007100000001/01/1985
 Tl*the contact owns a 1984 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. the dealer stated that the vin is out of range and is not included in the recalls. the contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. he stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. those recalls are as follows: fuel system, gasoline, parking brake:conventional, seat belts: rear:buckle assembly, seat belts:front:webbing, seats:front assembly:recliner, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and, wheels:cap/cover/hub. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
SEATS
 Front seat back, seat belt, and rear brake failure.
10/05/19941
 Broken seats, also metal wire comes through seat, causing injury.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
05/14/2007100000001/01/1985
 Tl*the contact owns a 1984 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. the dealer stated that the vin is out of range and is not included in the recalls. the contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. he stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. those recalls are as follows: fuel system, gasoline, parking brake:conventional, seat belts: rear:buckle assembly, seat belts:front:webbing, seats:front assembly:recliner, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and, wheels:cap/cover/hub. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
01/01/19862
 Front seat back releases.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
 Front seat back, seat belt, and rear brake failure.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
05/14/2007100000001/01/1985
 Tl*the contact owns a 1984 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. the dealer stated that the vin is out of range and is not included in the recalls. the contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. he stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. those recalls are as follows: fuel system, gasoline, parking brake:conventional, seat belts: rear:buckle assembly, seat belts:front:webbing, seats:front assembly:recliner, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and, wheels:cap/cover/hub. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
10/05/19942
 Inner/outer tie rods broke, causing loss of steering. *aw
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
05/04/1996102/23/1994
 T-top ejected when driver closed power window. *dh
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
08/01/2000112/01/1985
 While driving hit a pothole and wheels started to wobble from side to side. consumer could not steer properly,. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that frame rail was cracked which was located behind steering box.*ak
104/01/1998
 No summary provided by consumer
07/02/1998
 Consumer was making a routine service inspection of vehicle when noticed the frame was broken at the steering box. dealer notified. *ak
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB
05/14/2007100000001/01/1985
 Tl*the contact owns a 1984 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. the dealer stated that the vin is out of range and is not included in the recalls. the contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. he stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. those recalls are as follows: fuel system, gasoline, parking brake:conventional, seat belts: rear:buckle assembly, seat belts:front:webbing, seats:front assembly:recliner, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and, wheels:cap/cover/hub. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Car dealers selling


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