Pontiac Firebird 1992
Model Firebird made in 1992 by Pontiac got 34 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 power train. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.1l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/24 | Regular | $ 857 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/27/20 | 19/34/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 1065 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/33/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/33/23 | Regular | $ 900 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 3 | 910821 |
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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V077000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1989 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 232988 | 06/09/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/1994 | 05/03/1994 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel filler neck solder joint can develop cracks or pin hole leaks, which does not comply with fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. the cracks and holes can allow fuel vapor and fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck; fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V154000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1992 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 43413 | 11/03/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/23/1992 | 11/02/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The automatic transmission shift control cable can separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the transmission shift cable can preventthe transmission from being shifted into the proper position. this condition cancause unexpected vehicle movement when the transimission indicator is in park orneutral position and the transmission is in a drive mode; this could result ina vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the shift cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 10/20/1992 | ||
| Airbag computer module failed. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/05/1997 | |||
| Air bag: driving approximately 30mph approaching was struck. air bag deployed, causing neck and hand injuries. *ak | |||
| Auto was in head on collision and air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| When vehicle is in motion the airbag sensor light remains on . the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 50000 | 1 | 05/01/1992 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 pontiac firebird. with the gear in drive and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the wheels began smoking due to the fact that the brake pedal was still depressed. the contact shifted the vehicle into park and shut off the ignition. the following day, he took the vehicle to a shop and was informed by the mechanic that the electronic control module failed. they replaced the ecm and there had not been any further occurrences. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 54,000. updated 4/25/08 *cn | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 3 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Starter failed 3 times due to design problems. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Starter failed, preventing vehicle from starting. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/22/1998 | |||
| While driving off the freeway driver heard loud noise--the idler puller and belt fell off the car. dealer contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 10/04/1994 | |||
| 614-890-2966(h): shells from nuts left by chipmunks in carburetor entered into air intake system; caused acceleration. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/02/1993 | 15 | 03/01/1992 | |
| These failures are inter-related. i have experienced multiple episodes of this problem. no defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/15/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| The fuel tank on my 1992 pontiac firebird, began leaking gas. my local mechanic, who used to work for g.m, mentioned that this was a material failure of the fuel tank itself for which there had been a recall issued a few years earlier. i checked my personal records and the nhtsa recall records, and found that a recall was issued in 1994 (nhtsa campaign id number: 94v07700). my vehicle was checked in january 95 with 11,997 miles on it, and at that time was not leaking.. the vehicle now has approximately 31,000 miles on it and is leaking from a crack in the fuel tank at that exact spot. i have contacted my local dealeship, and g.m. customer service and they have told me that because the vehcle is over 5 years old that they are not responsible for replacing this defective tank,even though they acknowledge that the cause of the leak is material failure. i believe since the vehicle has only 31,000 miles on it, and is in showroom condition, and has never been abused that this is a safety matter that they are responsible to fix. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| After the car had been driven, i smelled strong gasoline fumes from the fuel tank assembly. the car was recalled in 1994 and was supposed to be fixed, possibly with a replacement fuel tank. no repairs were done at that time. presently the dealer did admit that there is a leak to the fuel filler assembly which is causing the strong fumes. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 10/21/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that theres a fuel smell in vehicle, took to dealer and dealer stated that there a recall 9+4 v 077 000 for fuel filler neck. mr | |||
| 10/12/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Consumer experiencing fuel leakages from filler neck solder joint area; sign of corrosion and rust appear around the area which joined to the gas tank. dealer notified, and informed consumer that the mfr recall work was done on that vehicle/ nhtsa recall # 94v-077. consumer believed the mfr. recall work was a failure because condition reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Recall notice sent relating to the filler neck, inspection performed with no defects found (no repairs necessary), however problem leak was occurred after inspection and consumer is having trouble with recall work being honored. | |||
| 10/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer is smelling gas fumes all around the vehicle after it has been driven due to a crack at the junction of the fuel filler pipe and the tank. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/12/1997 | 05/01/1992 | ||
| No summary | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/15/1992 | |||
| Recall 92v154 000/ automatic transmission : vehicle experienced shift control cable separation. recall repairs were done. but, problem reoccurred. dealer refused to repair unless cost was picked up by consumer. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 50000 | 1 | 05/01/1992 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 pontiac firebird. with the gear in drive and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the wheels began smoking due to the fact that the brake pedal was still depressed. the contact shifted the vehicle into park and shut off the ignition. the following day, he took the vehicle to a shop and was informed by the mechanic that the electronic control module failed. they replaced the ecm and there had not been any further occurrences. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 54,000. updated 4/25/08 *cn | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 12/09/1993 | |||
| Driver and passenger's seat belst failed. dealer would not replace them for free. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 12/01/1991 | ||
| Passenger's side lap/shoulder belt restraint buckle will not latch . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/02/1993 | 15 | 03/01/1992 | |
| These failures are inter-related. i have experienced multiple episodes of this problem. no defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1995 | |||
| Brakes failed, equipped with four wheel disc brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/02/1993 | 15 | 03/01/1992 | |
| These failures are inter-related. i have experienced multiple episodes of this problem. no defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 02/21/1997 | 1 | 07/20/1992 | |
| The vehicle's frame is breaking due to pressure of the gear box, and also the steering became difficult; and it was hard to turn the steering wheel at times.*ak frame is broke at steering gear, steering column is loose, and steering linkage and lower ball joints worn, pressure from the gear box causes the frame to weaken and break, the problem is a manufacturing or design problem, replacing the frame band does not guarantee problem will not happen again, 2 years prior to this, the idler arm and transmission mount were replaced. *slc | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 06/04/1994 | 4 | ||
| Steering belt tensioner bracket broke twice. *skd | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 02/21/1997 | 1 | 07/20/1992 | |
| The vehicle's frame is breaking due to pressure of the gear box, and also the steering became difficult; and it was hard to turn the steering wheel at times.*ak frame is broke at steering gear, steering column is loose, and steering linkage and lower ball joints worn, pressure from the gear box causes the frame to weaken and break, the problem is a manufacturing or design problem, replacing the frame band does not guarantee problem will not happen again, 2 years prior to this, the idler arm and transmission mount were replaced. *slc | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/24/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Pushed lever in to raise steering wheel and moved steering wheel upward, and the steering wheel came off in my hands. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Passenger's side of door would not open because of frame moving a little.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/06/2002 | |||
| While driving front passenger tire started to wiggle, and then consumer lost complete control of vehicle. consumer said that has taken the car to dealer, where dealer stated that car frame was broken.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Car was sold by dealer knowing it had a crack main frame, brought it back and they sold it out of state, new haven,vt. company went out of business and i loss $5,000.00 dollards. but what ive been told is the car now has a salvage title. im just trying to locate info on this car so i can collect money owe to me from bonded company in orange county,ca. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1997 | 1 | 07/20/1992 | |
| The vehicle's frame is breaking due to pressure of the gear box, and also the steering became difficult; and it was hard to turn the steering wheel at times.*ak frame is broke at steering gear, steering column is loose, and steering linkage and lower ball joints worn, pressure from the gear box causes the frame to weaken and break, the problem is a manufacturing or design problem, replacing the frame band does not guarantee problem will not happen again, 2 years prior to this, the idler arm and transmission mount were replaced. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 02/21/1997 | 1 | 07/20/1992 | |
| The vehicle's frame is breaking due to pressure of the gear box, and also the steering became difficult; and it was hard to turn the steering wheel at times.*ak frame is broke at steering gear, steering column is loose, and steering linkage and lower ball joints worn, pressure from the gear box causes the frame to weaken and break, the problem is a manufacturing or design problem, replacing the frame band does not guarantee problem will not happen again, 2 years prior to this, the idler arm and transmission mount were replaced. *slc | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| Drivers side rear tire seal locked up @ 50 mph leaking slowing onto brakes. please describe details. tt | |||