1991 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1991 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).
The fuel filler neck solder joint can develop cracks or pin hole leaks, which does not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the cracks and holes can allow fuel vapor and fuel leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks.
The metal latchplates may not engage the buckle assemblies, causing a "no latch" condition. Movement of the seat occupant in this condition could cause latchplate release from the buckle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unbelted or incorrectly belted seat occupants aresubjected to increased risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Replace the retractor assembly for the safety belt (front and rear in coupes and front only in convertibles).
Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and the mounting, which could allow the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This fails to conform with fmvss 212.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If windshield separation occurs in a collision, anunbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle, and personal injury couldoccur.
Remedy
Remove all sealer from windshield and mounting; apply new bonding and sealant material, and reinstall windshield.
Owner complaints
27 complaints4 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system · Seat belts
Seat belt sometimes latch and sometimes it won't/ fuel leak and fumes
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1991 pontiac firebird. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the souder joint was fractured which, allowed fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 pontiac firebird. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the souder joint was fractured which, allowed fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1991 pontiac firebird. while stopped at a red light, the vehicle accelerated forward without driver intent. the contact took the vehicle to be repaired when he was advised by the dealer that the drivers side pressure sensor, behind the headlight, was defective. The failure…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 pontiac firebird. while stopped at a red light, the vehicle accelerated forward without driver intent. the contact took the vehicle to be repaired when he was advised by the dealer that the drivers side pressure sensor, behind the headlight, was defective. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current was 56,000. updated 05/10/10 *bf the dealer replaced the throttle position sensor. Updated 06/11/10*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the first time he placed fuel in the vehicle, gasoline began to leak and fumes were present. the dealer stated that there were no recalls that applied to his vin. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID numbers 94v077000 (fuel…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that the first time he placed fuel in the vehicle, gasoline began to leak and fumes were present. the dealer stated that there were no recalls that applied to his vin. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID numbers 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage: tank assembly:filler pipe and cap) and 06e043000 (fuel system: gasoline). the current mileage was 61,231 and failure mileage was 60,230. Update 10/01/08 *cw the gas tank filler neck seam at the tank leaked gas. Updated 10/03/08. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Dt*: the contact stated that there was a gasoline smell coming from the vehicle while it was parked in the garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. upon inspection the mechanic found a leak coming from the gasoline filler pipe. there IS a nhtsa campaign ID #94v077000…
Dt*: the contact stated that there was a gasoline smell coming from the vehicle while it was parked in the garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. upon inspection the mechanic found a leak coming from the gasoline filler pipe. there IS a nhtsa campaign ID #94v077000, regarding the gasoline: storage tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been repaired. updated 3/20/2006 - *nm
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor
When applying the the brakes the vehicle pulsates up and down. Consumer states took to dealer and discovered the rotors were warped. cause IS unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts
- Air bags › Frontal
In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicle was not included in recall 94v077000 for fuel tank neck filler but has same leaking problem.l please describe details. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
The right rear axle broke due to a bad casting causing the wheel to leave the vehicle and the car to crash*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vehicle experienced extreme vibration, several repairs on the suspension system and rotation of the tires did not remedy vibration problems, replacement of the tires solved the vibration problem, the firestone firehawk tires were experiencing tread separation which caused the vibration problem. *mjs
- Tires
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 215/65/r15 )
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle ran into a tree at 40mph head-on, and the air bags did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Additional items not listed, air/heating blower only works when it wants to. also, a repair station had to make a part for me out of fitting. it had something to do with the metal fitting that allows the water to pass from the radiator through the car and heater.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Horn contacts located behind the airbag assembly broke causing horn to fail. *yc
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Radiator tank failed, leaking fluid causing damage to transmission.
- Electrical system
Electrical system failure causing fuses to short out.
- Electrical system
Electrical system failure causing fuses to short out.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Recall work done on cracks in fuel filler neck, however consumer has been smelling fumes and discovered crack in fuel tank neck.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear disc brakes are unable to stop vehicle; will not hold wheels still with vehicle at idle.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
While working under vehicle, jack collapsed, no injuries, cause unknown. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank cracked, causing gasoline leak prior to recall.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Before car come to a full stop, cosumer lost power steering. Please describe . *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame IS cracked.please describe. tt
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle frame IS cracked by the steering wheel box, when having vehicle aligned. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Bob allen ford in danville ky declined to inspect filler neck w/noticed leaking by owner. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel leaks
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank leakage
There is no summary currently available
- Axle shaft and wheel lug studs
Axle shaft and wheel lug studs
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 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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