Pontiac Firebird 1990
Model Firebird made in 1990 by Pontiac got 9 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.1l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/34/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 900118 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/25 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 890830 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 19/31/23 | Premium | $ 947 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/33/24 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 900 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 18/33/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 890901 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/31/22 | Premium | $ 947 | 3 | 890901 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V114000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1989 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 10297 | 07/20/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1990 | 06/19/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a properly crimped fuel return hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel return hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0 l and 5.7 l v-8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/21/1996 | |||
| The air bag is coming out constantly from the steering wheel for any reason.please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1996 | |||
| The air bag is coming out constantly from the steering wheel for any reason.please describe. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Driver's side airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision (12:00) at 45 mph. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/09/1995 | |||
| Vehicle fire when turning on ignition, engine compartment fire. tt | |||
| 03/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire, when starting vehicle. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/20/1999 | 5 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Purchassed car 9/98 from accent auto another chance finance, returned to dealer with overheating problems next day. they said it was a minor problem & said it was fixed. continued to overheat, was brought back to dealer at least 1 time a month. took it to other mechanics and had many items fixed because of overheating. found out that the engine was not the right engine for the car. continued to have heating problems. the dealer said they would repair the problem again, they did not. the car started backfiring and died. the dealer towed the car, said they would put another engine in. this took 3/4wks, i picked it up got to work and the engine did the same backfire & heating as before. they towed it again and said they would put another engine in. i took it for test drive with the dealer, it started doing the same thing, the dealer drove it back to the lot as fire started coming out of engine. i was very upset at the dealers non-complience to fix the problem properly. i had no use of the car for 3 months. no loner car till last 3 days before getting car again. today is the second day i have had the car back and it is starting the same problem. when picked up car was told that i made the problem by outting in a radio! they said it was the alternator and made me pay for fixing that problem and towing costs. dealer would not give me any paper work on repairs that were made in the last 3 months. also will not give me copy of anything that has to do with the car. i am worried that engine will catch fire and cause an accident. i continue to make payments and pay insurance on this car. i feel the car is dangerious and dealer will not make proper repair or give me my money back. i do think that the engine was never replaced or they would give me receipts. i know this car is and has a electrical problems that has to do w/engine and accent auto knows that. . my life is in danger driving to and from work. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel broke while driving and fell into drver's lap. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/03/1995 | |||
| The throttle got stuck when vehicle was going 60mph and would not slow down. please describe. tt | |||