1992 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 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 automatic transmission shift control cable can separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the transmission shift cable can preventthe transmission from being shifted into the proper position. This condition cancause unexpected vehicle movement when the transimission indicator IS in park orneutral position and the transmission IS in a drive mode; this could result ina vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the shift cable.
Owner complaints
27 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 pontiac firebird. with the gear in drive and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the wheels began smoking due to the fact that the brake pedal was still depressed. the contact shifted the vehicle into park and shut off the ignition. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 pontiac firebird. with the gear in drive and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the wheels began smoking due to the fact that the brake pedal was still depressed. the contact shifted the vehicle into park and shut off the ignition. the following day, he took the vehicle to a shop and was informed by the mechanic that the electronic control module failed. they replaced the ecm and there had not been any further occurrences. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 54,000. updated 4/25/08 *cn
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer states that theres a fuel smell in vehicle, took to dealer and dealer stated that there a recall 9+4 v 077 000 for fuel filler neck. mr
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving front passenger tire started to wiggle, and then consumer lost complete control of vehicle. Consumer said that has taken the car to dealer, where dealer stated that car frame was broken.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Car was sold by dealer knowing it had a crack main frame, brought it back and they sold it out of state, new haven,vt. company went out of business and I loss $5,000.00 dollards. But what ive been told IS the car now has a salvage title. Im just trying to locate info on this car so I can collect money owe to me from bonded company in orange county,ca. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Passenger's side of door would not open because of frame moving a little.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 92v154 000/ automatic transmission : vehicle experienced shift control cable separation. Recall repairs were done. but, problem reoccurred. dealer refused to repair unless cost was picked up by consumer. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
These failures are inter-related. I have experienced multiple episodes of this problem. No defect listed in the summary. *Ak
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
When vehicle IS in motion the airbag sensor light remains on . the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The fuel tank on my 1992 pontiac firebird, began leaking gas. My local mechanic, who used to work for g.m, mentioned that this was a material failure of the fuel tank itself for which there had been a recall issued a few years earlier. I checked my personal records and the nhtsa recall records, and…
The fuel tank on my 1992 pontiac firebird, began leaking gas. My local mechanic, who used to work for g.m, mentioned that this was a material failure of the fuel tank itself for which there had been a recall issued a few years earlier. I checked my personal records and the nhtsa recall records, and found that a recall was issued in 1994 (nhtsa campaign ID number: 94v07700). my vehicle was checked in january 95 with 11,997 miles on it, and at that time was not leaking.. the vehicle now has approximately 31,000 miles on it and IS leaking from a crack in the fuel tank at that exact spot. I have contacted my local dealeship, and g.m. Customer service and they have told me that because the vehcle IS over 5 years old that they are not responsible for replacing this defective tank,even though they acknowledge that the cause of the leak IS material failure. I believe since the vehicle has only 31,000 miles on it, and IS in showroom condition, and has never been abused that this IS a safety matter that they are responsible to fix. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
After the car had been driven, I smelled strong gasoline fumes from the fuel tank assembly. the car was recalled in 1994 and was supposed to be fixed, possibly with a replacement fuel tank. no repairs were done at that time. presently the dealer did admit that there IS a leak to the fuel filler assembly which IS causing the strong fumes.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Pushed lever in to raise steering wheel and moved steering wheel upward, and the steering wheel came off in my hands.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer experiencing fuel leakages from filler neck solder joint area; sign of corrosion and rust appear around the area which joined to the gas tank. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the mfr recall work was done on that vehicle/ nhtsa recall # 94v-077. Consumer believed the mfr. Recall work was a failure because condition reoccurred. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer IS smelling gas fumes all around the vehicle after it has been driven due to a crack at the junction of the fuel filler pipe and the tank. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Recall notice sent relating to the filler neck, inspection performed with no defects found (no repairs necessary), however problem leak was occurred after inspection and consumer IS having trouble with recall work being honored.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving off the freeway driver heard loud noise--the idler puller and belt fell off the car. dealer contacted. *ak *ML
- Air bags
Airbag computer module failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Driver and passenger's seat belst failed. Dealer would not replace them for free.
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter failed 3 times due to design problems. *ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Steering › Linkages · Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
The vehicle's frame IS breaking due to pressure of the gear box, and also the steering became difficult; and it was hard to turn the steering wheel at times.*ak frame IS broke at steering gear, steering column IS loose, and steering linkage and lower ball joints worn, pressure from the gear box…
The vehicle's frame IS breaking due to pressure of the gear box, and also the steering became difficult; and it was hard to turn the steering wheel at times.*ak frame IS broke at steering gear, steering column IS loose, and steering linkage and lower ball joints worn, pressure from the gear box causes the frame to weaken and break, the problem IS a manufacturing or design problem, replacing the frame band does not guarantee problem will not happen again, 2 years prior to this, the idler arm and transmission mount were replaced. *slc
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag: driving approximately 30mph approaching was struck. Air bag deployed, causing neck and hand injuries. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger's side lap/shoulder belt restraint buckle will not latch . *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Auto was in head on collision and air bags did not deploy. *ak
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter failed, preventing vehicle from starting. *skd
- Wheels
Drivers side rear tire seal locked up @ 50 mph leaking slowing onto brakes. 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.
- 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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