Pontiac Firebird 1989
Model Firebird made in 1989 by Pontiac got 22 consumer complains 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 equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. 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 1989
| 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 | $ 648 | 3 | 880819 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/34/24 | Regular | $ 678 | 3 | 880817 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/33/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 880807 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 3 | 880715 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 3 | 880807 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 18/34/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 3 | 880715 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 3 | 880715 |
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/22/1991 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle stalls intermittently due to electronic control module failure and still it has not remedied the problem. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly caught fire. the cause of why this happened was undetermined. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Engine failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 12/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| The jack bent after raising vehicle off ground to remove flat, causing vehicle to fall off of jack. *dsh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Gm won't fix the recalls for my 1989 pontiac firebird. they say that there are no recalls for my vehicle, but there are. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1989 | |||
| Ask for mr hopkinson. fuel leaking from fuel tank when full. tt | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 08/31/1995 | |||
| Hood latch failure, latch has broken twice. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer is requesting information in regards to recall concerns for 1989 firebird . *mr the seat belt does not retract properly leaving an enormous amount of slack. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1990 | |
| Nhtsa campaign id number: 90v105000 my car was inspected at the first dealer service and found that the buckles were ok. the nature of this defect is that the car and interior need to be exposed to direct sun light and elevated interior temperatures, this car has little sun exposure (about 12 days a year) untill 2 years ago, now it is stored out side and now this defect has occurred. a local dealership said it is no longer covered by this recall. what are my options on getting this repaired?? thanks | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Gm won't fix the recalls for my 1989 pontiac firebird. they say that there are no recalls for my vehicle, but there are. *jb | |||
| 12/25/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1989 | |
| Front seat belts buckle but do not provide any restraint, even when stopping at a high speed. | |||
| While driving stopped short to avoid collision, was rear ended at approx. 25mph; upon impact, shoulder/lap belt failed to retract enough. also, female portion (plastic cover) buckle assembly cracked in half, driver sustained head injury as result. | |||
| 12/20/1994 | |||
| Drivers side combination lap/shoulder belt. buckle will not remain/won't latch. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| While driving stopped short to avoid collision, was rear ended at approx. 25mph; upon impact, shoulder/lap belt failed to retract enough. also, female portion (plastic cover) buckle assembly cracked in half, driver sustained head injury as result. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/20/1997 | |||
| Brakes, air conditioning, power door locks, horn rela | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Park brake cable rubs against hydraulic brake line, replaced flexible rubber hydraulic brake line. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 10/23/1998 | |||
| When son applied the brakes to stop in an emergency situation the pedal went to floor and the vehicle would not stop. driver had to use the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. driver was involved in a crash because of this. vehicle was towed to a body shop, where the brake booster rod clip was found broken. the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| While driving, suddenly lost steering capability when steering wheel locked, couldn't turn right or left, upon braking vehicle spinned out, then rolled over.*ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | 07/21/2002 | |
| While making a left hand turn, steering column broke inside housing and caused steering wheel two lock up, resulting in vehicle going into a complete circle on a busy street. consumer felt there could have been an accident. *ak the steering column/housing was replaced, the 4 bolts that hold the column to the housing get fatigued and break after years of people pushing against the column to get out of the vehicle. *slc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 2 | |||
| 2 out of 3 original firestone triathlon ii tires are cracking around the tire along the radial. nlm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| While driver was backing out of driveway, the engine surged like the driver was stepping on the accelerator pedal. when the driver's foot was actually on the brake pedal and vehicle zoomed right out of the driveway into a neighbor's yard, back end first hitting a tree. vehicle was towed to a body shop to be check for trouble. a similar incident happened like this in july of 1993 and for whatever reason, the system will just kick back in. *ak | |||