Pontiac Firebird 1987
Model Firebird made in 1987 by Pontiac got 11 consumer complains, 7 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.8l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 3 | 860812 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/34/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 860811 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860820 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 01697 | 01/01/2004 | 10006297 | No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a 5.0 or 5.7 litre engine. sit bulletin 1450640. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
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 | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE89002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1988 | 01/05/1989 | P/S BRACKET FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/1989 | 01/22/1990 | POWER STEERING BRACKET | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| PE91131 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/01/1991 | 01/30/1992 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| While driving vehicle engine caught on fire. cause of fire has not been determined. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/10/1996 | 3 | 12/01/1986 | |
| Vehicle has retractable headlights that should be opened manualy if motors do not work; however, manual operations does not work. at times headlights could not be turned on manually, affecting visibility at night driving. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 02/20/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Fuel tank filler neck is loose, permitting liquid fuel and vapors to escape - fire and explosion possible. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall work on the seat belt was not completed properly, wrong parts on one belt and other belts not replaced. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/02/2002 | 63000 | 1 | |
| The drivers side front seat belt, had a plastic component located in the buckle which cracked, which caused the seat belt to be inoperative. dealer had been contacted. please provide any further information. ts. consumer stated he once became trapped in the vehicle because of the inoperative seat belt, and since then, the seat belt would not latch, there was a recall regarding the buckle assembly, however consumer was informed vehicle was not included due to the vin. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Seatbelt latch cover missing when purchased. *ak | |||
| Recall repair work for seat belt buckles done in 1990 has failed. the buckles are shattered. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/26/1995 | |||
| Came to a sudden stop, drivers side seat belt did not restrain and does not retract. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/21/1996 | 11/01/1986 | ||
| Vehicle was parked, turned the vehicle on and put it in reverse and the vehicle took off without any notice. vehicle went into trees and then stopped. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| The wheel studs broke while driving resulting in the wheel coming off the vehicle which caused damage to the vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||