Pontiac Firebird 1993
Model Firebird made in 1993 by Pontiac got 18 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, other. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.4l, 5.7l.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/28/23 | 22/36/26 | Regular | $ 783 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/28/23 | 21/36/26 | Regular | $ 783 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Premium | $ 1050 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 1050 | 3 | 920901 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E065000 | AJ MOTORSPORT | E (Equipment) | 3593 | 07/31/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aj motorsport aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 473201A | 03/01/1995 | 47-32-01 | 4050100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
| 476525A | 03/01/1995 | 47-65-25 | 39813 | Chuggle or surge at approximately 1500-2000 rpm. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| 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 |
| 876527 | 12/01/1998 | 603086 | Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc | 02/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 476525 | 02/01/1995 | 39288 | Engine chuggle/surge. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
| 735014 | 04/01/1997 | 52340 | Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| 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 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 477202 | 12/01/1994 | 37944 | Manual transmission hops out of gear. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 473201A | 03/01/1995 | 47-32-01 | 4050100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
| 473201A | 03/01/1995 | 47-32-01 | 39812 | Lack of power steering assist (install belt/pulley/tensioner). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| 473201 | 12/01/1994 | 37939 | Lack of power steering assist. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 3561 | 10017070 | Rear suspension clunk noise. *tt | 10/21/2005 | ||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 579001 | 08/01/1995 | 45809 | Vehicle speed surge or slow response with cruise control engaged. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 531204 | 05/01/1995 | 43041 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 431057 | 12/01/1994 | 37941 | Door glass rattle in full down position. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/26/1996 | 2 | 10/11/1995 | |
| No deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags during an accident, resulting in injuries to both. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1995 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Upon frontal collision off center to drivers side, drivers air bag deployed not passenger.tt *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 12/24/1996 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| While the car was idling in the driveway the starter relay failed, causing starter to overheat, resulting in a fire. the vehicle has been repaired. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/12/1997 | |||
| Electrical: vehicle parked in garage at10:30pm. discovered fire at 1:30am because smoke woke them up. vehicle totaled and house not liveable due to smoke. fire fighters seem to think the fire was electrical. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 1 | 07/19/1993 | |
| Defective control module caused air bag indicator lamp to be on constantly. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 5 | |||
| Indicator signals fail continually. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 07/20/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1993 | |
| We have had trouble with the rear turn signal sockets shorting out. this has happened on three separate occasions. the last on 7/20/99. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/02/1995 | |||
| The vehicle has had a fuel odor in the passenger compartment. please describe. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| There is a gas smell in the car, consumer thinks it is the fuel line . *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT | |||
| When down sifting into a low gear the transmission will slow down like it is going to stall . please describe .*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 1 | ||
| Problem with airbag. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/23/1997 | 100 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Sometimes when i start my car my abs light comes on, and when that light comes on the abs is not functional. after a few time of restarting my car it will go off and the abs light will go off and they will work. *ak | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| My car is experiencing the identical problem as the 3.5 million suv/van gm recall with abs. | |||
| 09/06/1995 | |||
| Ampmeter gauge comes on, related to abs system. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 09/30/1998 | |||
| The brake pedal disengaged while in the driveway of consumer's home, causing the vehicle to plow into the gargage door. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 12/08/1994 | 2 | 07/13/1993 | |
| Design flaw in power steering belt, when vehicle is driven thru puddles belt slips off, causing loss of power. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| The adhesive between the windshield glass and the mounting is separating. please give any further details. *ak | |||