1988 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1988 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).
Fuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source IS present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Install a redesigned fuel feed hose.
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 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Seat belts
I purchased my 1988 pontiac firebird in 2016. there IS an outstanding recall on my vehicle that was issued june 1, 1990. manufacturer recall number n900043. I've contacted general motors about this outstanding recall and I was told there are no longer any available parts to correct the recall on my vehicle. this vehicle IS my daily driver. my seat belt straps have difficulty retracting.
- Seat belts
Gm refuses to perform open recall on seat belt buckles. *tr
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
T-roofs leak when ever car gets wet windows have air bubbles in them and mahe any lights appear very bright, also possibillity of widows cracking
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The fuel filler neck on my car IS leaking gas,the car has a dutch registration now but was bought new in the U.S.A.. about 4 monts ago I send a letter to pontiac,but they didn't answer it. *Ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column became loose due to loosening of steering bolts, could result in steering column coming off/loss of control.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Computer short caused sudden acceleration. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump failure. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The drivers side seatbelt no longer retracts and it will not restrain the occupant in case of an accident. Please describe. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Failure of the steering column the steering column IS loose. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle recall repairs refused due to failure occuring after warranty period (90v-105). *ak
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
- 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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