1984 Pontiac Fiero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
Vehicles › Pontiac › Fiero › 1984
These records cover every 1984 Pontiac Fiero. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1984 Pontiac Fiero. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.
Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there IS a risk of engine compartment fires.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
Remedy
Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.
Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there IS an unreasonable risk of connecting rod failure and engine compartment fires.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
Remedy
Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.
Owner complaints
30 complaints8 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1984 pontiac fiero (n/a). The contact stated that the head bolt would become separated from the engine whenever the vehicle was started. The failure caused oil to leak onto the manifold and engine block. In addition, the oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
- Engine
A friend was driving my 1984 pontiac fiero when the engine suddenly caught fire. after an investigation by the local fire department, they determined an oil like substance was sprayed on the manifold. my friend was arrested for arson & I was arrested for criminal solicitation. after going…
A friend was driving my 1984 pontiac fiero when the engine suddenly caught fire. after an investigation by the local fire department, they determined an oil like substance was sprayed on the manifold. my friend was arrested for arson & I was arrested for criminal solicitation. after going through the court procedures and being convicted of a felony I received a recall letter from pontiac recalling my car for possible engine fire. the car was already gone though & I never received any compensation and have had a felony record following me for all of these years! I want something done to help in this situation. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
I purchased a 1984 pontiac fiero on april, 4 2003. I have read about the safety recall on this auto. From the information I have gathered, nhtsa campaign ID number : 89v232000 concerning engine fire applies to this automobile. I have researched this safety recall and determined the required work…
I purchased a 1984 pontiac fiero on april, 4 2003. I have read about the safety recall on this auto. From the information I have gathered, nhtsa campaign ID number : 89v232000 concerning engine fire applies to this automobile. I have researched this safety recall and determined the required work has not been performed on my auto. I contacted gm customer assistance about this situation. They informed me that this recall either had already been done, or that it did not apply to my auto. By the information I have found all 1984 fiero's were included in this recall. The vin number of my auto IS [xxx]. I need your assistance to determine if the above recall does or does not apply to my auto. If it does, it appears that I need your assistance in getting pontiac to perform the specified service to this automobile. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Recall 89 v 232 000 engine. Consuner states that the dealer ( tom wood ppontiac indianopolis, in 317-352-9311) IS refusing to inspect the vehicle for the recall. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states he was driving on the interstate, when smoke started coming into the vehicle, consumer pulled off the roadway and exited the vehicle, fire started in the engine compartmentdue to possible engine failure. (Ohio traffic crash report #10-89-165)*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle has a loud knocking/rattling noise coming from the block it sounds like the connecting rod IS about to come apart , I went to the local dealership after I found a campaign on the pontaic fiero engines. and the cant tell me if the engine had been replaced or not they just told me there…
The vehicle has a loud knocking/rattling noise coming from the block it sounds like the connecting rod IS about to come apart , I went to the local dealership after I found a campaign on the pontaic fiero engines. and the cant tell me if the engine had been replaced or not they just told me there IS no open campaign on the vehicle and I also called pontiac customer service and they also told me that there IS no open campaigns on the car. the vechicle IS exhibiting the same noise as the campaign states.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Wiring harness under the dash began to smoke and causing the ignition system not to work. nlm
- Unknown or other
I would like to know if the engine in this fiero was one of those recalled. No safety defect, requests recall information. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While driving at 70 mph consumer smelled smoke, pulled over and noticed that the vehicle was on fire. another consumer help put out the fire. The consumer noticed the wires had burned up. the exhaust manifold was getting too hot and catching on fire. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Pontiac (800 pm-cares) told me I had two recalls on my vehicle in november of 1998. when called in february of 1999, they told me the recall work had been done (nothing had been done yet). when called in march of 1998, they said they had no vin records for any 1980s cars. local dealer said they…
Pontiac (800 pm-cares) told me I had two recalls on my vehicle in november of 1998. when called in february of 1999, they told me the recall work had been done (nothing had been done yet). when called in march of 1998, they said they had no vin records for any 1980s cars. local dealer said they could not do recall without pontiac authorization. more than 25 other pontiac fiero owners have reported similar circumstances with attempting to have recall work done in the last six months.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter failed on several occasions.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Engine failed due to wiring to the ecm burning up.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer had vehicle repaired under a recall on the engine . Owner states that while driving on a slope fire came out from the engine. The dealer has been notified about the problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer claims recall repairs regarding potential engine fires were not done. Dealer and manufacturer refuse to investigate complaint about recall, claiming they already have been done (89v-232). *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional
The emergency parking brake was not working before the recall, and after the recall work was done the emergency parking brake worked only for a month. Recall 91v-055000. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicle will not crank due to drained battery.
- Parking brake › Conventional
Owner received recall notice for parking brake problems, called dealer and was told they could not do the repair because the vehicle had a different type of engine. recall (91v-055). *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
When applying the brakes, the rear wheels lock up , please describe . *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine compartment fire. *Sd
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle was parked, left vehicle, fire started under hood suddenly, entire front of vehicle was burned. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Pontiac and the dealership will not honor the recall even though the manufactur sent the recall letter to her. Please describe. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The dealer IS saying that they are not accepting the recall notice. plus the consumer has the letter from the manufacturer please describe. 87V181000
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Power train › Clutch assembly
Thermostat replaced 6 times.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Parking brake › Conventional
Parking brake fails to adjust/work properly.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear disc brakes
There is no summary currently available
- Rear disc brakes
Summary: corrosion in the rear brake caliper prevents automatic adjustment for pad wear. This may eventually cause loss of rear service brake and parking brake. Gm has added corrosion protection and changed spring rate to correct problem. Same basic design used on all models identified.
- Throttle cable binding
===
- Tie rod breakage
Tie rod breakage
- Engine fires
Engine fires
- Rear brakes
Summary of information from manufacturer:gmreviewed the matter and...has not identified a safety-related brake condition that requiresfield correction.analysis:it appears that the parking brake actuation system or thepistons within the caliper can seize prohibiting rear disc brake func-tion.a seized calipers can…
Summary of information from manufacturer:gmreviewed the matter and...has not identified a safety-related brake condition that requiresfield correction.analysis:it appears that the parking brake actuation system or thepistons within the caliper can seize prohibiting rear disc brake func-tion.a seized calipers can result in uneven brake operation (pull)and/or total loss of the emergency brake function.status:test request at etf and near completion.awaiting gm response to june 17, 1988 information request.===
- Engine compartment fires
Summary: among 135 complaints, 122 fires occurred while driving. Possiblecauses include 13 due to coolant leaks, 16 from fuel leaks, 8 caused bybattery cable rubbing on engine block,26 due to oil leaks resultingfrom connecting rod failure, 12 from electrical wire shorts, and 59 un-identified.as of 12/14/87, 238 fire…
Summary: among 135 complaints, 122 fires occurred while driving. Possiblecauses include 13 due to coolant leaks, 16 from fuel leaks, 8 caused bybattery cable rubbing on engine block,26 due to oil leaks resultingfrom connecting rod failure, 12 from electrical wire shorts, and 59 un-identified.as of 12/14/87, 238 fire reports have been received.status:test request sent to etf 12/11/86. First ir sent 8/28/86,response dated 10/30/86. Second ir sent 12/11/86, partial ir responsedated 2/5/87.remainder of response dated 5/12/87. Recall requestsent to gm on 9/8/87.gm responded with recall 87v-181 on 11/25/87.nhtsa intends to initiate an audit of this recall in the fall of 1988.===
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
Every Pontiac Fiero model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.