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1991 Pontiac Firebird Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1991 Pontiac Firebird, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
27
owner complaints to NHTSA
4 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–19
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1991 Pontiac Firebird

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 Pontiac Firebird have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 82,306 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Seat belt sometimes latch and sometimes it won't/ fuel leak and fumes”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 11, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system

“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 j”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2014 · Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (Firebird/Trans Am). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–19 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 22–25
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.1/5/5.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Pontiac Firebird model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Firebird model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1991 Pontiac Firebird

How do I know if my 1991 Pontiac Firebird has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 Pontiac Firebird; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V031000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.