1985 Pontiac Fiero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1985 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.
Pcv grommet oil leaks, transmission oil cooler leaks, piston connecting rod failures breaking through engine wall causing oil spillage, fuel rail leaks, coolant leaks, rocker cover oil leaks, and maintenance or service related factors, could cause engine compartment fires.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
Remedy
Correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.
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.
Owner complaints
18 complaints1 involved a crash4 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Parking brake
Gm won't acknowledge the recalls on my car. I have called gm customer care at least 4 times and they won't help me. It has not been through any of the 2 important safety recalls applicable to it. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle has exhaust leak. Per vin # recall 88c24 applies to vehicle, I've read the recall info, and there are no updated parts installed. Ive contacted my local dealer and they can not check for recalls due to the age of the vehicle. I've contacted pontiac they say there IS no open recalls on the…
Vehicle has exhaust leak. Per vin # recall 88c24 applies to vehicle, I've read the recall info, and there are no updated parts installed. Ive contacted my local dealer and they can not check for recalls due to the age of the vehicle. I've contacted pontiac they say there IS no open recalls on the vehicle. Yet per the info it does appliy and was not done, pontiac could not tell me if it was done per there records. I've got a file # at pontiac 71-611369143
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I believe my vehicle IS subject to pontiac's product safety campaign #88-c-24 which I currently have a copy of same. The recall addresses coolant leaks, oil leaks, and improper sealing of the engine compartment lid allowing for premature failure of the front (left) exhaust manifold. My manifold IS…
I believe my vehicle IS subject to pontiac's product safety campaign #88-c-24 which I currently have a copy of same. The recall addresses coolant leaks, oil leaks, and improper sealing of the engine compartment lid allowing for premature failure of the front (left) exhaust manifold. My manifold IS cracked due to such deck lid failure. In contacting pontiac(gm), they also state that either my vehicle has already been through the recall(no recall campaign sticker are attached to my car), or that the document I possess IS fraudulent. Pontiac will not answer my letters in written format, although they have been requested to do so. They also state that the campaign number(88-c-24) does not exist in their files. I need help in resolving this issue. *Ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761457
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Recalls 89 v 232 000/engine and 90 v 104 000/engine: vehicle had an engine compartment fire while traveling 15-20 mph. manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak
- Parking brake › Conventional
Pontiac refuses to perform nhtsa campaign ID number 91v055000. their position IS the recall has already been performed. I have owned the vehicle since 1990, well before the recall date, and the recall has not been performed. smail automotive refuses to inspect the car to verify that replacement…
Pontiac refuses to perform nhtsa campaign ID number 91v055000. their position IS the recall has already been performed. I have owned the vehicle since 1990, well before the recall date, and the recall has not been performed. smail automotive refuses to inspect the car to verify that replacement parts have been installed. they are relying on inaccurate information from their computer system. I would like pontiac to provide proof that the recall has been performed. my car has not been to a general motors service department since I've owned it. thank you for any help you can provide me. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer started car and it sounded like a car without a muffler. took vehicle to dealer and they refused to repair because recall campain had expired. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch and slave cylinder failed due to springs catching the fingers in the pressure plate stripping the release bearing. Yuh
- Parking brake › Conventional · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
The emergency brake adjuster fails to operate. The pads were worn out. It would fail to hold when engaged. Can roll in on incline. 91V055000
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Dealer refused to honor mfr. Recall 88c-28, exhaust manifold, and nhtsa recall # 90v-104000, engine. dealer informed consumer that they were not going to honor recall because it was too long ago. Can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
My car started to develop what I thought was an exhaust leak from normal wear & tear. I took the vehicle to several exhaust specialty shops (i.e. Cole muffler, midas, etc.) to have the problem corrected at my expense when I was told that it had developed a crack in the exhaust manifold. much to…
My car started to develop what I thought was an exhaust leak from normal wear & tear. I took the vehicle to several exhaust specialty shops (i.e. Cole muffler, midas, etc.) to have the problem corrected at my expense when I was told that it had developed a crack in the exhaust manifold. much to my surprise one of the garages had told me that this has been a continual problem (manufacturer defect) on this particular make & model & that there was a recall at one time or another. When I contacted my local pontiac dealer they helped me very little & insisted that I make 700.00 worth of repairs myself to correct it. Discouraged & upset I tried to contact general motors myself direct. General motors will not even admit that there has ever been any kind of recall on this vehicle & has done absolutly nothing to help me or rectify the problem. (My complaint / case number with gm IS #99027524) on 12/31/98 while traveling out of town to visit relatives the passenger compartment of the car filled with smoke & exhaust fumes & at that point I thought the engine was on fire. After pulling over & making an emergency stop I was told that it just may have burned through & was not on fire. All I want IS some help from the manufacturer to rectify this problem. To date my complaints go un-answered. I am now dealing with constant exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment & making myself & passengers sick to our stomaches with the constant carbon monoxide smell & yet face the risk of a possible fire. I would appreciate any help that you people may be able to give me in getting this situation settled with the manufacturer. I also see after searching over your database for recall information that there was also a recall for the parking brake also an item that hasn't worked on my car for years!!! again general motors, pontic, & their related dealers have no record of this being an actual complaint and/or recall at any time! It just seems ironic that they will not help in any way
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Took to dealer to be repaired and the dealer broke parts of the engine and IS charging consumer for fixing vehicle under a recall that was not corrected the first time. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine overheats, melting wires.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Suspension › Front · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Transmission leaks.
- Parking brake › Conventional
The dealership will not fix everything stated in his recall letter. *ak consumer states recall letter states that the brake pads need to be replaced whent the cables, etc are replaced, however dealer did not perform this, service manager refused to replace, consumer refuses to drive vehicle, recall 86-c-16, regarding emergency brake. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Recall related 89v232000, vehicle in recall, can't peform the recall due the seal, also the exhaust system causing overheating of wiring. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
90V104000 recall related, engine failed, lost of power, also making noise, loss of ga. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Motor mounts came apart. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle overheated, replaced coolant fan switch. *ak
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
- Engine compartment fires
Summary:many subject vehicle owners reported engine compartment fires,and six fires resulted in six injuries.===
- Engine compartment fires
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.
- Tie rod breakage
Tie rod breakage
- 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.===
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