Pontiac Firebird 1988
Model Firebird made in 1988 by Pontiac got 8 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. 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 1988
| 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 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 682 | 3 | 870815 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/27/20 | 19/34/24 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 870808 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/33/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 880307 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/31/22 | Premium | $ 907 | 3 | 880307 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Regular | $ 789 | 3 | 880307 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 862 | 3 | 880307 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 907 | 3 | 870715 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V115000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1988 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 29331 | 07/20/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1990 | 06/19/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this coupling seperated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a redesigned fuel feed hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel feed hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.8l v6 engines. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/01/1990 | 3 | 01/01/1988 | |
| Computer short caused sudden acceleration. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/12/1991 | 1 | 12/24/1987 | |
| Water pump failure. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| The fuel filler neck on my car is leaking gas,the car has a dutch registration now but was bought new in the u.s.a.. about 4 monts ago i send a letter to pontiac,but they didn't answer it. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/30/1995 | 2 | ||
| Seat belt buckle recall repairs refused due to failure occuring after warranty period (90v-105). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/15/1996 | |||
| The drivers side seatbelt no longer retracts and it will not restrain the occupant in case of an accident. please describe. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/15/1998 | 12/21/1996 | ||
| Steering column became loose due to loosening of steering bolts, could result in steering column coming off/loss of control. | |||
| 02/11/1996 | |||
| Failure of the steering column the steering column is loose. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 6 | 12/01/1999 | |
| T-roofs leak when ever car gets wet windows have air bubbles in them and mahe any lights appear very bright, also possibillity of widows cracking | |||