1993 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 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 delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Owner complaints
18 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
Lost tracks hen from the back wheel leaven a driveway,went up in a bank met flip on top roll over and the airbag did not come out,windshield on passer side shatter,the passer in the car got hit in the right shoulder buy the jack they call it a acromioclavicular injuries and the driver wish IS me…
Lost tracks hen from the back wheel leaven a driveway,went up in a bank met flip on top roll over and the airbag did not come out,windshield on passer side shatter,the passer in the car got hit in the right shoulder buy the jack they call it a acromioclavicular injuries and the driver wish IS me and the owner of the car,got hurt on the left side.the airbag did not come out on both side. I bout the car of a car dealer in spindale n,c. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Sometimes when I start my car my ABS light comes on, and when that light comes on the ABS IS not functional. after a few time of restarting my car it will go off and the ABS light will go off and they will work. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
We have had trouble with the rear turn signal sockets shorting out. this has happened on three separate occasions. the last on 7/20/99.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
My car IS experiencing the identical problem as the 3.5 million suv/van gm recall with ABS.
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
While the car was idling in the driveway the starter relay failed, causing starter to overheat, resulting in a fire. The vehicle has been repaired. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Indicator signals fail continually.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
The brake pedal disengaged while in the driveway of consumer's home, causing the vehicle to plow into the gargage door. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Problem with airbag.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Defective control module caused air bag indicator lamp to be on constantly.
- Visibility › Windshield
The adhesive between the windshield glass and the mounting IS separating. please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical: vehicle parked in garage at10:30pm. Discovered fire at 1:30am because smoke woke them up. Vehicle totaled and house not liveable due to smoke. Fire fighters seem to think the fire was electrical. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
There IS a gas smell in the car, consumer thinks it IS the fuel line . *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
No deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags during an accident, resulting in injuries to both. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Design flaw in power steering belt, when vehicle IS driven thru puddles belt slips off, causing loss of power.
- Power train › Manual transmission › Lubricant
When down sifting into a low gear the transmission will slow down like it IS going to stall . Please describe .*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Upon frontal collision off center to drivers side, drivers air bag deployed not passenger.tt *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Ampmeter gauge comes on, related to ABS system. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
The vehicle has had a fuel odor in the passenger compartment. Please describe. *ak
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
- 10017070Rear suspension clunk noise.
- 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.
- 4050100Unknown
- 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.
- 603086Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 52340Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button).
- 45809Vehicle speed surge or slow response with cruise control engaged.
- 43041Unknown
- 39813Chuggle or surge at approximately 1500-2000 rpm.
- 39812Lack of power steering assist (install belt/pulley/tensioner).
- 39288Engine chuggle/surge.
- 37944Manual transmission hops out of gear.
- 37941Door glass rattle in full down position.
- 37939Lack of power steering assist.
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