1995 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1995 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 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.
The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.
Owner complaints
84 complaints10 involved a crash14 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
On my way home from work about 1 am,coming around some curves, that I had come around a hundred times before, went to curve left and the car steered right, went into ditch, hit a driveway culvert and tore the tire off the rim and destroyed the rim. Didnt realize anything major was wrong till I got…
On my way home from work about 1 am,coming around some curves, that I had come around a hundred times before, went to curve left and the car steered right, went into ditch, hit a driveway culvert and tore the tire off the rim and destroyed the rim. Didnt realize anything major was wrong till I got the tire changed and went to go home, the car was pulling to the right really hard, got it up to the shop and they said the subframe was bent in a few places. They said ir would cost about $1600.00 to $2000.00 to fix it, well I don't have that kinda money to be able to do that. So now its been sitting. Nothing can be done at this time to fix it at this time..i think there IS something wrong with the steering in the car. *nm
- Structure
The left side of the t-top on the consumer 1995 pontiac firebird came off. *ts the t-top struck another vehicle that was driving down the road causing damage to that vehicle's windshield and roof. updated 07/20/06. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring
1995 pontiac firebird wiring harness caught on fire while driving.*mr the fire caused minor damage to the vehicle. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer called complaining about having problems with brake light appearing on the dashboard, and pedal going down to the floor. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer states that when hit at 65mph in the front right of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. ts
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The safety related failure involves an electrical connector at the fule pump which IS located in the gas tank immersed in gasoline. the connecter was arching, overheated and melted and finally lost continuity which caused the fuel pump to no longer operate. the safety concern IS that this…
The safety related failure involves an electrical connector at the fule pump which IS located in the gas tank immersed in gasoline. the connecter was arching, overheated and melted and finally lost continuity which caused the fuel pump to no longer operate. the safety concern IS that this connector was defective and through arching and overheating could have resulted in an explosion of the gas tank. since an electrical connector does not move or wear under use, I believe the connector was defective and caused a potentially dangerous situation. even though the car in question has significant mileage, I don't believe this type of failure should have occurred. I believe the manufacturer should be responsible for this abnormal failure. I would not complain if the fuel pump simply stopeed operating due to use and wear. in this case the fule pump still runs, but I chose to replace the part due to the burned condition at the electrial connection. I believe arching and electrical connectors melting inside a gas tank IS unsafe. I have retained the parts for inspection. when I took the parts for insepction to the service manager at the dealership, he basically ignored my concern.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
While driving 65 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, brake was applied, but speed increased in excess of 100 mph. Vehicle started to slow down on its own. same day vehicle accelerated on its own again, spun out, and hit a tree. Brake was applied both times, cruise was on but not set. Damage to vehicle unknown, no injuries.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Cracked head at 65000 miles? I have seen now 20 diffent owners posted on web sites with the same problem at even lower miles....and gm does not respond to complaints. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle shutdown while traveling on highway. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving through puddles the single drive belt consistently slips losing powersteering, ac and alternator function. the belt does come back on line, but the loss of power steering has resulted in the safety problem of several near crashes. if my wife had been driving she would not have been able to control the vehicle. the vehicle can not be driven with assurance and safety during rain storms.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Parked car in attached garage. Went into home. After several minutes heard noise in garage and opened door from home to garage to investigate. entire front half of car was on fire. Ensuing fire consumed entire car, garage, and house. fire marshal stated failure was with engine fuel line.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I have experienced severely longer braking distances during rainy weather (i.e. With wet disc brakes). this has been a problem from the beginning when I bought the car new. once the discs are dry (e.g. After braking several times) braking returns to normal. the braking distance increases by a…
I have experienced severely longer braking distances during rainy weather (i.e. With wet disc brakes). this has been a problem from the beginning when I bought the car new. once the discs are dry (e.g. After braking several times) braking returns to normal. the braking distance increases by a factor of 2-3 x and has almost caused me to rear-end other vehicles several times. it IS particularly a problem if the car has been sitting in a rain storm and IS then driven. the only solution I have found IS to periodically snub the brakes during wet weather in order to keep them dry. I consider this to be a very dangerous situation, and have been unable to get gm to even respond--they simply creat a file and that IS the last I ever hear (i have done this several times). I am concerned that one day I will be unable to stop in time. this has nothing to do with wet pavement or with the ABS system. there has never been any skiding, etc. it always happens in heavy rains and IS eliminated after several hard stops which dries off the brakes.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
Took vehicle to midas for maintenance due to brakes squealing when applied. Had brakes checked. Mechanic noticed that rear brake drums were cracked. No explanation of how they became cracked. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Throttel relaxer motor failed which stopped car in middle of intersection. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Ignition system failure caused vehicle to stall at any given moment, the failure would also cause all electronical components to be inoperative, dealer found a short in the ignition. *slc
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Power antenna snapped in half while driving.*et
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission has failed once and been rebuilt, still have problems with it. engine has has multiple leaks including the rear main seal, the head gasket and the manifold. antena no longer retracts.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Rear oil seal replaced, continued leakage, shop denies. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving driver's airbag deployed unexpectedly and without any impact, causing injuries to driver. dealer replaced driver's airbag at manufacturer's expense, and said there was a short in the driver's airbag. please provide further information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Come to slow stop, low traction light comes on, car slips forward slightly, ABS system cannot communicate with scanner though all other areas do. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Unknown or other
The smog pump blows the fuse, the cooling fans and check engine light comes on. The dealership charged nearly $500.00 to replace the pump, wiring, and fuse. They fixed the problem using bigger rated wire and fuse, which usually means original parts were not addequate. I am going to contact gm's…
The smog pump blows the fuse, the cooling fans and check engine light comes on. The dealership charged nearly $500.00 to replace the pump, wiring, and fuse. They fixed the problem using bigger rated wire and fuse, which usually means original parts were not addequate. I am going to contact gm's corporate offices about this problem. If the t.s.b. Calls for fixing the problem with bigger rated wire and fuse, then gm knows it IS possibly a design defect. I think this should be under a recall or an emissions warranty of some kind. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
The "air pump" fuse frequently burns out, causing the car to fail at low speeds. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
No summary
- Power train › Manual transmission
The shift lever gear would jump from reverse to neutral when not physically holding it. Its a 6 speed transmission (T-56). Been to dealer & nothing found. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Power train › Automatic transmission
When shifting from reverse into drive, the car fails to proceed, but just sits still for about 4 seconds befor it starts to move foreward. this IS scary because I have had near-accidents with this problem when an approaching vehicle IS coming up on me from the rear on the roads I have backed out…
When shifting from reverse into drive, the car fails to proceed, but just sits still for about 4 seconds befor it starts to move foreward. this IS scary because I have had near-accidents with this problem when an approaching vehicle IS coming up on me from the rear on the roads I have backed out onto. the vehicle was taken to marshall pontiac in clinton, in for repairs, but the problem still exhists regardless. this creates another potentially dangerous problem when the roads are slick. when the car starts to move foreward, it accelerates and causes tire slippage and loss of traction. about the headlight problem now....when the headlights are shut off, they drop into place, but the motor on the drivers side headlight makes a very loud grinding noise for about 15-20 seconds. the driving lights cannot be turned on without the headlights popping up (even though the headlights are not lit). I find myself shutting off my headlights before I reach a populated area to avoid embarrasment of the noise. this can be dangerous, I realize. it can be heard a block away. I have talked to about 5 other firebird and trans am owners in just my area that have experienced the exact same problem with both the headlights and the shift from r to drive. when they had the headlight motor replaced, they eventually experience the same problem once again with the replacement motor/module. now about the ignition....the car takes three, sometimes four trys to start. this was quite a problem for me when I was in an emergency situation needing to rush my daughter to the hospital as she cut off her thumb recently. we lost valuable time trying to get the car to start while she was losing alot of blood. this problem IS very frustrating. marshall pontiac in clinton, in has replaced headlight motors on these 90 model firebird and trans ams in the past without informing the owner that other vehicle owners have the same problem. if this IS a prob. Locally, what are the nat'nl numbers?
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tube retaining clip failure
Most of the reports reviewed in this investigation are fire incidents in which fuel leakage has been alleged as the cause or the area of origin IS consistent with the alleged defect.there IS no evidence that the subject clip was a factor in any of these fire incidents and nhtsa testing indicates thatbroken or…
Most of the reports reviewed in this investigation are fire incidents in which fuel leakage has been alleged as the cause or the area of origin IS consistent with the alleged defect.there IS no evidence that the subject clip was a factor in any of these fire incidents and nhtsa testing indicates thatbroken or dislodged retention clip does not result in significant movement of the fuel line bundle toward the left secondary air injection check valve.failure of the clip places the fuel line bundle assembly in the same configuration as the 1993 model year lti vehicles.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Fuel tub retaining clip failure
Owners have reported failures of the fuel tube retention clip that attaches to the plastic throttle linkage cover.according to gm, the subject retention clip (p/n 12048089) was implemented in production on october 12, 1993, to address a concern with incorrect assembly plant fuel line routing.mis-routed fuel tubes may…
Owners have reported failures of the fuel tube retention clip that attaches to the plastic throttle linkage cover.according to gm, the subject retention clip (p/n 12048089) was implemented in production on october 12, 1993, to address a concern with incorrect assembly plant fuel line routing.mis-routed fuel tubes may fail from contact with a hot air check valve, creating a fire hazard in the engine compartment.gm maintains that no problems should occur if the clip IS properly installed and isn't mishandled during subsequent service operations.some owners have alleged to odi that the subject clip becomes brittle over time and may also pull free of the throttle linkage cover attachment hole.
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
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10017568Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10017070Rear suspension clunk noise.
- 10012745Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action.
- 10012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
- 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.
- 6092567Voluntary emission campaign involving the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system which may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 6091560On some vehicles the air injection reactor (a.i.r.) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 6089940Special policy adjustment regarding spark plug wire replacement.
- 6088977Special policy adjustment for spark plug wire replacement on vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine.
- 636700Service manual advises incorrect usage of convertible top fluid.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 619008On certain vehicles, the air injection reactor (a.i.r.) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 617610General motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission campaign for the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system which may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp to illuminate.
- 616389A condition may exist where the air injection reactor (air) pump emission control system may fail to operate and cause the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate.
- 615084On some convertible models, the convertible top mechanism binds or stops when halfway open or closed.
- 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.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54327Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
- 52570Inoperative power door locks/power windows (install new switches).
- 52554Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 52340Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button).
- 52105Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
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