1990 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 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 return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Install a properly crimped fuel return 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
9 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Inside plastic parts broke on driver side seat belt. Replacement does not stay buckled. recalls - search results search results report date : december 2, 2014 at 11:21 pm nhtsa campaign ID number : 90v105000 vehicle make / model: model year(s): chevrolet / camaro…
Inside plastic parts broke on driver side seat belt. Replacement does not stay buckled. recalls - search results search results report date : december 2, 2014 at 11:21 pm nhtsa campaign ID number : 90v105000 vehicle make / model: model year(s): chevrolet / camaro 1984-1990 pontiac / firebird 1984-1990 manufacturer: general motors corp. Report receipt date: may 14, 1990 nhtsa campaign ID number: 90v105000 nhtsa action number: ea90001 component: seat belts:front:buckle assembly potential number of units affected: 1,500,000 summary: 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. consequence: 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. notes: system: seat belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars. *js
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Purchassed car 9/98 from accent auto another chance finance, returned to dealer with overheating problems next day. They said it was a minor problem & said it was fixed. Continued to overheat, was brought back to dealer at least 1 time a month. Took it to other mechanics and had many items fixed…
Purchassed car 9/98 from accent auto another chance finance, returned to dealer with overheating problems next day. They said it was a minor problem & said it was fixed. Continued to overheat, was brought back to dealer at least 1 time a month. Took it to other mechanics and had many items fixed because of overheating. Found out that the engine was not the right engine for the car. Continued to have heating problems. The dealer said they would repair the problem again, they did not. The car started backfiring and died. The dealer towed the car, said they would put another engine in. This took 3/4wks, I picked it up got to work and the engine did the same backfire & heating as before. They towed it again and said they would put another engine in. I took it for test drive with the dealer, it started doing the same thing, the dealer drove it back to the lot as fire started coming out of engine. I was very upset at the dealers non-complience to fix the problem properly. I had no use of the car for 3 months. No loner car till last 3 days before getting car again. Today IS the second day I have had the car back and it IS starting the same problem. When picked up car was told that I made the problem by outting in a radio! They said it was the alternator and made me pay for fixing that problem and towing costs. Dealer would not give me any paper work on repairs that were made in the last 3 months. Also will not give me copy of anything that has to do with the car. I am worried that engine will catch fire and cause an accident. I continue to make payments and pay insurance on this car. I feel the car IS dangerious and dealer will not make proper repair or give me my money back. I do think that the engine was never replaced or they would give me receipts. I know this car IS and has a electrical problems that has to do w/engine and accent auto knows that. . My life IS in danger driving to and from work. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
The air bag IS coming out constantly from the steering wheel for any reason.please describe. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
The air bag IS coming out constantly from the steering wheel for any reason.please describe. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's side airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision (12:00) at 45 mph. tt
- Vehicle speed control
The throttle got stuck when vehicle was going 60mph and would not slow down. Please describe. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle fire when turning on ignition, engine compartment fire. tt
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel broke while driving and fell into drver's lap. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Engine compartment fire, when starting vehicle. 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.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
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