1994 Pontiac Firebird Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1994 Pontiac Firebird, and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1994 Pontiac Firebird
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Pontiac Firebird have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 139,212 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Im not sure whom to talk to? I bought a car from this guy, the picture he sent me wasnt the vechile i bought. I paid him half down 750.00 and found out everything that was wrong with the car. It looks”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2015 · Air bags
“I have a 94 pontiac firebird 3.4 that is giving me a vats problem. The security light does not blink but the car will not start for anything. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2010 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (Firebird/Formula). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.4/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Pontiac Firebird model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Firebird model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 Pontiac Firebird | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 3 |
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Pontiac Firebird | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 4 |
| 1984 Pontiac Firebird | 6 | 11 |
| 1985 Pontiac Firebird | 4 | 16 |
| 1986 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 19 |
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 10 |
| 1988 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 10 |
| 1989 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 20 |
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 9 |
| 1991 Pontiac Firebird | 3 | 27 |
| 1992 Pontiac Firebird | 2 | 27 |
| 1993 Pontiac Firebird | 0 | 18 |
| 1994 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 59 |
| 1995 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 84 |
| 1996 Pontiac Firebird | 0 | 41 |
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 49 |
| 1998 Pontiac Firebird | 0 | 63 |
| 1999 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 47 |
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 0 | 24 |
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird | 0 | 24 |
| 2002 Pontiac Firebird | 1 | 21 |
Checking a specific 1994 Pontiac Firebird
How do I know if my 1994 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1994 Pontiac Firebird; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 93V199000).
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
- G65,889 complaints
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
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.