1988 Pontiac Fiero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1988 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).
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
13 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 pontiac fiero. while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that oil was leaking onto the val cover of the engine. he was concerned that oil would drip onto the catalytic converter and cause a fire. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 pontiac fiero. while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that oil was leaking onto the val cover of the engine. he was concerned that oil would drip onto the catalytic converter and cause a fire. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the val cover and drip shield needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. the recall number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 106,986.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline
Dear nhtsa, I am writing in regards to an issue I am having with gm about necessary recall work on an 1988 pontiac fiero while repairing some items on this auto, it was brought to my attention that there IS an outstanding recall on this make/model of vehicle. I took the vehicle to the…
Dear nhtsa, I am writing in regards to an issue I am having with gm about necessary recall work on an 1988 pontiac fiero while repairing some items on this auto, it was brought to my attention that there IS an outstanding recall on this make/model of vehicle. I took the vehicle to the university gm dealership in durham, nc and requested information about the recall on december 16, 2006. they have been unable to ascertain officially from gm whether or not the recall work has been done even after two months of having the vehicle. They only recently even ordered the recall kit only to then find out the parts in that kit were already installed in the vehicle. Now, they are telling me there IS nothing more they can do and that their position IS that the recall work appears to have been completed and so there IS nothing further they will do. I would like to both lodge a complaint about their inaction and inability to officially confirm this vehicle's recall work has been done and also request your assistance in getting this information from gm. I think gm and this dealership have not been forthcoming in providing this information, per the requirements of this recall, and I am extremely displeased about the treatment we have received. this vehicle, though old, was refurbished into good working order and IS currently ensured for an as-is value of $3000. It IS our family's second vehicle and we have been without it for 2 months now, a major inconvenience and issue for our family. I do not believe gm and this dealership inaction IS in compliance with the stipulations of the recall. I am ultimately only interested in making sure this vehicle IS safe and they have failed to provide the information showing that. can you please help remedy this situation? thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Dt*: the contact stated there were several engine problems with the vehicle. the engine became loud and was taken to a local mechanic where it was determined the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. as a result of the heat from the exhaust manifold, the belt tensioner, water pump, starter…
Dt*: the contact stated there were several engine problems with the vehicle. the engine became loud and was taken to a local mechanic where it was determined the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. as a result of the heat from the exhaust manifold, the belt tensioner, water pump, starter (replaced four times), valve cover gasket (replaced twice), oil pressure sending unit, heater hoses, radiator hoses, and radiator fan motor were replaced. last week the contact received a notice from the dealer concerning a recall nhtsa campaign ID # 89v232000 on the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the exhaust manifold, added an exhaust manifold heat shield, removed dust shields from the engine compartment, and replaced a part of the transmission line. the recall remedy authorized the dealer to replace all of the parts that were previously replaced by the contact as a result of damage sustained by the defective exhaust manifold and dust shield. however, the manufacturer would not authorize reimbursement of the parts replaced prior to the notification. the contact inquired previously with both the dealer and manufacturer and was informed there was no recall concerning the vehicle. there was never an official receipt of this 1989 recall until last week. *ak updated 04/11/06.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Recalls 89v232000 and 90v104000. Consumer contacted manufacturer about above recalls mentioned on the internet. Manufacturer told him that the recalls were over, and vehicle had already been serviced. however, consumer's vehicle was having the same antifreeze leaking and engine problems. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Product safety campaign - 88-c-24 mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Dealer claims recall 1988 c 24 IS not in effect despite fact that the recall work was never done nor was I advised. No safety defect listed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When vehicle has a full tank of gas there are fuel and an oil leakages. please provide any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Manufacturer's recall notice 88c24; where dealership IS willing to fix only a part of listed components on vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices · Service brakes, hydraulic
The mechanism to raise and lower the headlights continues to fail. rear brakes were worn excessively and needed to be replaced.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
The headlight mechanism continually fails, it will not raise or lower. in addition, premature wear of rear brakes. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine was not repaired properly during recall campaign 88c24
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Engine failed after recall repair due to old pcv hose still being connected to air cleaner, causing excessive air and failure of engine.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Wheels › Rim
The bolts were missing from the caliper (rear), the rim was damaged , the emergency brake bracket pads were no good,and the brake pad on the left rear was split
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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.
Every Pontiac Fiero model year
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