Pontiac Firebird 1986
Model Firebird made in 1986 by Pontiac got 27 consumer complains, 7 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 5.0l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 3 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/26/20 | 19/34/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 3 | 850820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 3 | 850821 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/26/19 | 18/33/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 3 | 850819 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 3 | 850818 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V055000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1981 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 179036 | 07/01/1991 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/11/1991 | 04/11/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars; firebirds and camaros with manualtransmissions and rear disk brakes and fieros with manual transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA90001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/03/1989 | 07/10/1990 | SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE | 90V105000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89148 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/01/1989 | 10/03/1989 | SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAG | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| EA86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1986 | 07/22/1988 | REAR BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C90001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/21/1990 | 07/31/1991 | 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/01/1986 | |||
| I'm amazed to find this site and find that about a dozen defects/recalls have been issued on my firebird and i have never received anything from pontiac! while this has been the best car i've ever had, it appears now that i've spent way too much money on known defects! why are owners not apprised of these problems? i've had trouble with the a/c, the seatbelts, the fuel injectors, the rear hydraulics for the hatch, starter, ignition, etc., etc. is there any recourse at this late date? i really want to keep my car, but i'm having a hard time finding someone qualified to work on it. any suggestions? i can't give you the vin number because it's in the shop yet again! i've been able to drive it about 3 weeks since february - mostly due to incompetency of shop. overall, it really has been a great car -- still original engine and transmission. but the little things are really adding up. any suggestions and or explanation as to why i've never received any recalls and/or bulletins would be appreciated, as well as any recourse at this late date. thank you! catherine sikes | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/1986 | |||
| I'm amazed to find this site and find that about a dozen defects/recalls have been issued on my firebird and i have never received anything from pontiac! while this has been the best car i've ever had, it appears now that i've spent way too much money on known defects! why are owners not apprised of these problems? i've had trouble with the a/c, the seatbelts, the fuel injectors, the rear hydraulics for the hatch, starter, ignition, etc., etc. is there any recourse at this late date? i really want to keep my car, but i'm having a hard time finding someone qualified to work on it. any suggestions? i can't give you the vin number because it's in the shop yet again! i've been able to drive it about 3 weeks since february - mostly due to incompetency of shop. overall, it really has been a great car -- still original engine and transmission. but the little things are really adding up. any suggestions and or explanation as to why i've never received any recalls and/or bulletins would be appreciated, as well as any recourse at this late date. thank you! catherine sikes | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1986 | |
| I intend to send more information on this gmcproduct at a later date. no safety defect listed in the summry. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 10/03/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel guage constantly read empty. | |||
| 10/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed, registered empty when full. *sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 09/01/1986 | |||
| I'm amazed to find this site and find that about a dozen defects/recalls have been issued on my firebird and i have never received anything from pontiac! while this has been the best car i've ever had, it appears now that i've spent way too much money on known defects! why are owners not apprised of these problems? i've had trouble with the a/c, the seatbelts, the fuel injectors, the rear hydraulics for the hatch, starter, ignition, etc., etc. is there any recourse at this late date? i really want to keep my car, but i'm having a hard time finding someone qualified to work on it. any suggestions? i can't give you the vin number because it's in the shop yet again! i've been able to drive it about 3 weeks since february - mostly due to incompetency of shop. overall, it really has been a great car -- still original engine and transmission. but the little things are really adding up. any suggestions and or explanation as to why i've never received any recalls and/or bulletins would be appreciated, as well as any recourse at this late date. thank you! catherine sikes | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the emergency brake does not engage properly, when parking on a slope, the brake will not hold vehicle in place.*ak. consumer stated the brake fails also on a minor incline, which resulted in damage to the front end when vehicle struck a curb after the vehicle rolled down the incline.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/30/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Motorized safety belt has failed and pontiac refuses to fix the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1998 | 06/01/1986 | ||
| Left side of the tractor of the seat belt is locked, and would not allow the shoulder belt part to come across anyone that sat in that seat, to use the seat belt. *ak.et. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| Seat belt casings in the front back are cracking. seat belt comes out of vehicle. contacted dealer. *ak consumer states that the buckles have released on several occasions. *slc | |||
| 09/01/1986 | |||
| I'm amazed to find this site and find that about a dozen defects/recalls have been issued on my firebird and i have never received anything from pontiac! while this has been the best car i've ever had, it appears now that i've spent way too much money on known defects! why are owners not apprised of these problems? i've had trouble with the a/c, the seatbelts, the fuel injectors, the rear hydraulics for the hatch, starter, ignition, etc., etc. is there any recourse at this late date? i really want to keep my car, but i'm having a hard time finding someone qualified to work on it. any suggestions? i can't give you the vin number because it's in the shop yet again! i've been able to drive it about 3 weeks since february - mostly due to incompetency of shop. overall, it really has been a great car -- still original engine and transmission. but the little things are really adding up. any suggestions and or explanation as to why i've never received any recalls and/or bulletins would be appreciated, as well as any recourse at this late date. thank you! catherine sikes | |||
| 06/20/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was on recall/90c03 was performed and accident occured passenger seat belt failed passenger hit the windshield. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/09/1992 | 2000 | 2 | |
| Consumer received recall 90v105000 concerning active restraint: belt buckles: recall repairs were done, but the problem recurred. dealer has charged the consumer for doing the recall repairs for the second time.*ak | |||
| 09/16/2001 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt would not latch due to componet breaking under normal circumstances. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1995 | 0 | ||
| Driver's front seatbelt buckle broke. plastic component of seatbelt buckle assembly did not contain an ultra violet stabalizer and exposure to direct sun light, and elevated interior temperature could weaken the plastic component. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1989 | |
| The 2 dealerships that i contacted said that campaign id# 90v105000 does not include my particular vehicle, and that they dont have just the buckles in stock i dont see how that is possible and we cannot drive the car safely or legally due to this!!!!!. *ak | |||
| Recall # 09v105000 interior system:active restraints:belt buckles; even though owner has a recall notice, dealer has stated that they are not able to perform repairs because recall number has been dropped from the system. recall notice states that repairs will be made anytime during the life of the vehicle. the seat belt buckle on the passenger's side is broken. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | 01/01/1986 | |
| In 1994, the passenger side seat belt stopped working. the belt would no longer clip, therefore rendering it useless. i brought the car to be serviced at a locall pontiac dealership three times, and was told they needed to order a part. the seat belt was never fixed. i then brought it to another dealership, and was told to bring it back to the original one. there i was told that the recall was no longer in effect. i saw your website in motor trend magazine and decided to find out if this was true. i believe that this problem needs to be addressed, and would like to know if there is anything that i could do about it. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Plastic part in seat belt buckles weaken/break replaced under recall 90v105000. *dsh | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle exposure to direct sunlight causes plastic components to weaken/break.(recall 90v105) *sd | |||
| Passenger side seat belt buckle fell apart. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| Alleged rear brake failure caused consumer to have a near accident pe86-025c. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Tilt steering column pivot pinion loosens due to vibration, causing steering wheel to lock up when pin backs out far enough. *dsh | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 1 | 10/03/1996 | ||
| Electrical short in the alarm system resulted in fire. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 11/10/1997 | |||
| Whenever at a stop sign engine idled high, had to press the gas pedal in order to bring rpms back down. contacted dealer and manufacturer, they indicated vehicle was not under warranty. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | CHATTANOOGA | 37409 | LONG OF CHATTANOOGA PONTIAC ISUZU | 4237564501 |