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Pontiac Firebird Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 40 safety recalls and 594 owner complaints across 36 model years of the Pontiac Firebird (1967–2002). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

40
safety recalls, all years
594
owner complaints, all years
1984
year with most recalls
1995
year with most complaints

Pick your Pontiac Firebird model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Pontiac Firebird121
2001 Pontiac Firebird024
2000 Pontiac Firebird024
1999 Pontiac Firebird147
1998 Pontiac Firebird063
1997 Pontiac Firebird149
1996 Pontiac Firebird041
1995 Pontiac Firebird184
1994 Pontiac Firebird159
1993 Pontiac Firebird018
1992 Pontiac Firebird227
1991 Pontiac Firebird327
1990 Pontiac Firebird29
1989 Pontiac Firebird220
1988 Pontiac Firebird210
1987 Pontiac Firebird110
1986 Pontiac Firebird219
1985 Pontiac Firebird416
1984 Pontiac Firebird611
1983 Pontiac Firebird24
1982 Pontiac Firebird33
1981 Pontiac Firebird10
1980 Pontiac Firebird21
1979 Pontiac Firebird22
1978 Pontiac Firebird13
1977 Pontiac Firebird11
1976 Pontiac Firebird21
1975 Pontiac Firebird10
1974 Pontiac Firebird30
1973 Pontiac Firebird20
1972 Pontiac Firebird10
1971 Pontiac Firebird10
1970 Pontiac Firebird10
1969 Pontiac Firebird20
1968 Pontiac Firebird20
1967 Pontiac Firebird10

What Pontiac Firebird owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 594 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 84.

All Pontiac Firebird recalls (40)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Pontiac Firebird, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 01V381000 Reported 897 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.

    Remedy: Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2002

  2. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 99V239000 Reported 69 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.

    Model years: 1999

  3. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 96V219000 Reported 1,573 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the FMVSS requirement. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.

    Model years: 1997

  4. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 95V046000 Reported 362 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.

    Model years: 1995

  5. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V077000 Reported 232,988 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks.

    Model years: 1991, 1992

  6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 93V199000 Reported 6,807 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "air" check valve. The high temperatures from the "air" check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line.

    Remedy: Reroute any misrouted fuel lines to the proper position, and replace any fuel line bundle where the outer shell has been melted through.

    Model years: 1994

  7. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 92V154000 Reported 43,413 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The automatic transmission shift control cable can separate.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the shift cable.

    Model years: 1992

  8. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 91V067000 Reported 40,696 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace the retractor assembly for the safety belt (front and rear in coupes and front only in convertibles).

    Model years: 1991

  9. Conventional (parking brake)

    NHTSA 91V055000 Reported 179,036 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

    Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

    Model years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

  10. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 91V031000 Reported 21 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Remove all sealer from windshield and mounting; apply new bonding and sealant material, and reinstall windshield.

    Model years: 1991

  11. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 90V115000 Reported 29,331 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel feed hoses may pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly.

    Remedy: Install a redesigned fuel feed hose.

    Model years: 1988, 1989

  12. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 90V114000 Reported 10,297 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.

    Remedy: Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.

    Model years: 1990

  13. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 90V105000 Reported 1,500,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace or repair seat belt buckle.

    Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

  14. Webbing (seat belts)

    NHTSA 85V169000 Reported 738,485 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. Consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not affected, if slack is more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in…

    Remedy: Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.

    Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985

  15. Hub (wheels)

    NHTSA 85V018000 Reported 2,687 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The hub area of the wheels may not be structurally sound and thus subject to fracture. Consequence of defect: the wheels could separate from the car causing a loss of control. This could result in an accident without prior warning.

    Remedy: Install new front and rear tire/wheel assemblies.

    Model years: 1984, 1985

  16. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 84V093000 Reported 30,868 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Rear brake hoses were not properly manufactured and do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses". Hoses could come loose from the end fittings when subjected to a pulling force.

    Remedy: A new hose will be installed if necessary. In addition, brakes will be serviced.

    Model years: 1984

  17. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 84V011000 Reported 76,586 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

  18. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 82V089000 Reported 172,863 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The non-compliance exists because the rear seat belt anchorages may pull through the underbody of the vehicle if enough force is applied.

    Remedy: Upon inspection, dealer will install a rear seat belt anchorage reinforcement kit to ensure proper anchoring of seat belts without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  19. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V076000 Reported 24,455 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel tank ventilator valve in the fuel system may produce a loud and persistent "whistle" during venting of the tank. If the fuel filler cap is removed while this condition exists and the tank is more than 3/4 full, gasoline may be forced out of the filler neck onto bystanders.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank ventilator and pressure control valves without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  20. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 81V060000 Reported 55,238 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractors in the rear seating positions contain first lock positions which will not lock when used by smaller passengers. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".

    Remedy: All owners will be sent a pre-paid postage card that is to be filled out and sent back. The card will indicate whether the seat belts are functioning properly. If dealer inspects seat belts, the seat belt retractors…

    Model years: 1981

  21. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 80V108000 Reported 85,325 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle attaching nut may not have been torqued to specifications. This condition could cause the nut to back off, resulting in joint separation.

    Remedy: The dealer will perform a torque check of the attaching nut, and, if necessary, tighten it. In some cases an inadequate torque level may have caused ball stud or steering knuckle damage; if so, the affected components…

    Model years: 1979, 1980

  22. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 80V049000 Reported 16 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicles may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". Placard on rear edge of left door may show an incorrect vehicle capacity weight instead of the correct figure of 800 lbs.

    Remedy: Dealer will install the correct label free of charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  23. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 79V142000 Reported 15,328 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1979

  24. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 79V056000 Reported 164 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Labels fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". Incorrect information was provided on tire labels.

    Remedy: Correct placards will be available for installation by owners or by dealers without charge.

    Model years: 1977

  25. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 78V139000 Reported 333,619 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  26. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 76V132000 Reported 55,564 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1976

  27. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 76V070000 Reported 366 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1976

  28. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 75V094000 Reported 3,069 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1975

  29. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V027000 Reported 1,218,387 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  30. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 73V250000 Reported 782,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  31. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 73V232000 Reported 22,215 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  32. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 73V186000 Reported 685,434 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

  33. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 72V076000 Reported 309 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1972

  34. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 70V143000 Reported 12,600 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1971

  35. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 70V077000 Reported 1,406 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1970

  36. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 69V148000 Reported 86 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1969

  37. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 69V107000 Reported 129 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1969

  38. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 69V046000 Reported 12,164 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1968

  39. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 68V085000 Reported 310,290 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1968

  40. Electrical system

    NHTSA 67V041000 Reported 577 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1967

Other Pontiac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.