1989 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1989 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
20 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
The seatbelts do not click into the buckle properly and the springs have broken.
- Seat belts
Consumer IS requesting information in regards to recall concerns for 1989 firebird . *Mr the seat belt does not retract properly leaving an enormous amount of slack. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly caught fire. The cause of why this happened was undetermined.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Gm won't fix the recalls for my 1989 pontiac firebird. They say that there are no recalls for my vehicle, but there are. *jb
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While making a left hand turn, steering column broke inside housing and caused steering wheel two lock up, resulting in vehicle going into a complete circle on a busy street. consumer felt there could have been an accident. *ak the steering column/housing was replaced, the 4 bolts that hold the…
While making a left hand turn, steering column broke inside housing and caused steering wheel two lock up, resulting in vehicle going into a complete circle on a busy street. consumer felt there could have been an accident. *ak the steering column/housing was replaced, the 4 bolts that hold the column to the housing get fatigued and break after years of people pushing against the column to get out of the vehicle. *slc
- Tires
2 out of 3 original firestone triathlon II tires are cracking around the tire along the radial. nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front seat belts buckle but do not provide any restraint, even when stopping at a high speed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes, air conditioning, power door locks, horn rela
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Nhtsa campaign ID number: 90v105000 my car was inspected at the first dealer service and found that the buckles were ok. The nature of this defect IS that the car and interior need to be exposed to direct sun light and elevated interior temperatures, this car has little sun exposure (about 12 days…
Nhtsa campaign ID number: 90v105000 my car was inspected at the first dealer service and found that the buckles were ok. The nature of this defect IS that the car and interior need to be exposed to direct sun light and elevated interior temperatures, this car has little sun exposure (about 12 days a year) untill 2 years ago, now it IS stored out side and now this defect has occurred. A local dealership said it IS no longer covered by this recall. What are my options on getting this repaired?? thanks
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
When son applied the brakes to stop in an emergency situation the pedal went to floor and the vehicle would not stop. driver had to use the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. Driver was involved in a crash because of this. Vehicle was towed to a body shop, where the brake booster rod clip was found broken. The vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driver was backing out of driveway, the engine surged like the driver was stepping on the accelerator pedal. when the driver's foot was actually on the brake pedal and vehicle zoomed right out of the driveway into a neighbor's yard, back end first hitting a tree. vehicle was towed to a…
While driver was backing out of driveway, the engine surged like the driver was stepping on the accelerator pedal. when the driver's foot was actually on the brake pedal and vehicle zoomed right out of the driveway into a neighbor's yard, back end first hitting a tree. vehicle was towed to a body shop to be check for trouble. A similar incident happened like this in july of 1993 and for whatever reason, the system will just kick back in. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
While driving stopped short to avoid collision, was rear ended at approx. 25Mph; upon impact, shoulder/lap belt failed to retract enough. also, female portion (plastic cover) buckle assembly cracked in half, driver sustained head injury as result.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving, suddenly lost steering capability when steering wheel locked, couldn't turn right or left, upon braking vehicle spinned out, then rolled over.*ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
The jack bent after raising vehicle off ground to remove flat, causing vehicle to fall off of jack. *Dsh
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood latch failure, latch has broken twice. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Park brake cable rubs against hydraulic brake line, replaced flexible rubber hydraulic brake line. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Vehicle stalls intermittently due to electronic control module failure and still it has not remedied the problem. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Ask for mr hopkinson. Fuel leaking from fuel tank when full. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side combination lap/shoulder belt. Buckle will not remain/won't latch. Please describe details. tt
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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