Pontiac Firebird 1985
Model Firebird made in 1985 by Pontiac got 23 consumer complains there are 9 investigations as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. 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 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, 4 gears | RWD | 22/32/26 | 25/40/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/34/27 | 26/43/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/26/21 | 20/34/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 3 | 84 824 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/34/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 3 | 84 824 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 17/29/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 15/24/18 | 17/31/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 3 | 84 823 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/32/26 | 25/40/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 840820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 840820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/34/27 | 26/43/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 840820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/34/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 3 | 84 824 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 3 | 84 824 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 17/29/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 3 | 84 831 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 15/24/18 | 17/31/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 3 | 84 831 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 3 | 84 823 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 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 Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V105000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1983 to 06/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 1500000 | 03/07/1991 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/14/1990 | 06/26/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Plastic 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 Summary | This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace or repair seat belt buckle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V169000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1982 to 03/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 738485 | 04/18/1986 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/20/1985 | 01/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dislocation 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 Summary | Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: shoulder seat belt retractor. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V018000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1983 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 2687 | 02/25/1985 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/15/1985 | 02/22/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Install new front and rear tire/wheel assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with cast aluminum wheels system: wheels. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA90012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/1990 | 04/24/1991 | REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA90001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/03/1989 | 07/10/1990 | SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE | 90V105000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89148 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/01/1989 | 10/03/1989 | SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAG | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| EA86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1986 | 07/22/1988 | REAR BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE88070 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/28/1988 | 09/22/1988 | FRAME CRACKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/30/1992 | 01/29/1993 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 01/14/1996 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle fire underneath rear of vehicle. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle caught fire under the left rear area, believed to be caused by a fuel line connector. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 01/01/1985 | 0 | 2 | 01/01/1985 |
| Upon receiving my 1985 pontiac firebird, the seat belts have not been working properly. the retracting belt in the ceiling will not retract back into the unit on both sides and the plastic on the locking piece next to the seat is destroyed by uv rays. the locking part does not work. there is a possible recall on this car nhtsa campaign id number: 85v169000 and 90v105000 but when i call gm, they ask for my vin and then tell me that they have no recall on my car. *nm | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 01/05/1998 | 100000 | 1 | 04/26/1986 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1985 pontiac firebird. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 91v055000 (parking brake:conventional). the dealer informed him that his vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because it did not have rear disc brakes. the contact stated that the braking system was not working and feels that his vehicle should be included in the recall. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 06/17/08. *lj the parking brake did not hold and could not be adjusted. updated | |||
| 10/22/2005 | 2 | 06/30/1986 | |
| Dt: the contact states there are two nhtsa recalls campaign 85v169000 and 91v055000 concerning the front seat belt webbing and parking brake. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recalls, but it is not included in the recalls due to vin. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/1985 | 0 | 2 | 01/01/1985 |
| Upon receiving my 1985 pontiac firebird, the seat belts have not been working properly. the retracting belt in the ceiling will not retract back into the unit on both sides and the plastic on the locking piece next to the seat is destroyed by uv rays. the locking part does not work. there is a possible recall on this car nhtsa campaign id number: 85v169000 and 90v105000 but when i call gm, they ask for my vin and then tell me that they have no recall on my car. *nm | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| Automatic seat belts failed to operate properly after recall repairs 90v-105. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/17/1993 | 01/01/1991 | ||
| Each of these problems has a corresponding recall. the dealer (wade raulerson) claims my vin is no good. their system receives an error. i called pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. john jones was extremely rude and unhelpful. he hung up the phone. he did acknowledge the vin was working with their dealer world service, the same service that all dealers use. he received no comments with my vin. he could not verify whether this work had been done under the recall of a different owner. he only told me that since there is nothing coming up, then there is nothing i can do, and they are not responsible. gm is aware of these problems. they are not cooperating in fixing these safety related issues (recalls). no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 04/06/1999 | |||
| Driver's side and passenger's side shoulder belts don't work. driver's side shoulder belt won't hook at all, and passenger's side shoulder seat belt is hard to hook in, it would come apart. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1988 | 8 | ||
| Safety belt replaced. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle is within the remedy scope for recall 90v105000 subject: interior systems: active restraints: belt buckles. manufacturer has no record of the recall, and will not authorize the dealer to perform any repairs until recall is verified. consumer does have a copy of the rcall notice that was sent by the manufacturer.*ak *nlm | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| Campaign number 90v105000 appears to cover this problem. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1997 | |||
| The female portion of all the seat belt buckles are broken in the vehicle. cannot fasten the seat belts. these buckles have not been repaired. *ak | |||
| While driving about 10 mph slid and went to the crub and the passenger seat belt had unlocked and the spring from the seat belt was found on the floor. tt | |||
| 11/18/1988 | 8 | ||
| Safety belt buckle replaced. *skd | |||
| 11/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Recall repairs refused due unavailability of seat belt buckles (90v-105). *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt retractor inoperative when outdoor temperature is below freezing. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 10/22/2005 | 2 | 06/30/1986 | |
| Dt: the contact states there are two nhtsa recalls campaign 85v169000 and 91v055000 concerning the front seat belt webbing and parking brake. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recalls, but it is not included in the recalls due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/03/1993 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt broken. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1985 | ||
| Brake caliper sticks causing overheating and uneven braking ability on one side. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1985 | ||
| Rust accumulation under flex brake hose centre support which has crimped hose and causing flex brake line failure. mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 07/03/1993 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's son was killed while driving vehicle; hit by another vehicle; speed (both cars) 55 mph; t-top disconnected; vehicle totaled.glass cut spinal cord. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | COOSCAY | 97420 | KENWARE CHEVOLET | |
| TX | BAYTOWN | RON CRAFT CHEVROLET | ||
| TX | TERRELL | 75160 | MUSSER PONTIAC | 9725247827 |