1987 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Pontiac Firebird. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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).
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
Remedy
Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving vehicle engine caught on fire. cause of fire has not been determined. Please provide further details. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The drivers side front seat belt, had a plastic component located in the buckle which cracked, which caused the seat belt to be inoperative. Dealer had been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ts. consumer stated he once became trapped in the vehicle because of the inoperative…
The drivers side front seat belt, had a plastic component located in the buckle which cracked, which caused the seat belt to be inoperative. Dealer had been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ts. consumer stated he once became trapped in the vehicle because of the inoperative seat belt, and since then, the seat belt would not latch, there was a recall regarding the buckle assembly, however consumer was informed vehicle was not included due to the vin. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seatbelt latch cover missing when purchased. *ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The wheel studs broke while driving resulting in the wheel coming off the vehicle which caused damage to the vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Fuel tank filler neck IS loose, permitting liquid fuel and vapors to escape - fire and explosion possible. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall repair work for seat belt buckles done in 1990 has failed. The buckles are shattered. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall work on the seat belt was not completed properly, wrong parts on one belt and other belts not replaced.
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle was parked, turned the vehicle on and put it in reverse and the vehicle took off without any notice. Vehicle went into trees and then stopped. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicle has retractable headlights that should be opened manualy if motors do not work; however, manual operations does not work. At times headlights could not be turned on manually, affecting visibility at night driving. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Came to a sudden stop, drivers side seat belt did not restrain and does not retract. Tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle shaft failure
There is no summary currently available
- Safety buckle breakage
There is no summary currently available
- Power steering bracket
There is no summary currently available
- P/s bracket failure
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10006297No 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.
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