There have been 40 safety recalls for the Pontiac Firebird. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Firebird.
This may not allow the clutch system to disengage the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed, resulting in unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distances, engine stalls, and difficulty in shifting.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, 1999 Pontiac Firebird |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, 1997 Pontiac Firebird |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro, 1995 Pontiac Firebird |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Recall Summary: The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro, 1991 Pontiac Firebird, 1992 Pontiac Firebird |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fuel line which has been damaged by the heat of the"air" check valve may leak fuel into the engine compartment where it couldresult in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro, 1994 Pontiac Firebird |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 12, 2001 | Structure:frame And Members | 897 |
| Aug. 27, 1999 | Power Train:clutch Assembly | 69 |
| Nov. 4, 1996 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 1,573 |
| Mar. 22, 1995 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 362 |
| Apr. 25, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 232,988 |
| Dec. 1, 1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 6,807 |
| Oct. 23, 1992 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 43,413 |
| Apr. 22, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 40,696 |
| Apr. 11, 1991 | Parking Brake:conventional | 179,036 |
| Feb. 19, 1991 | Visibility:windshield | 21 |
| Jun. 12, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 10,297 |
| Jun. 12, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 29,331 |
| May. 14, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 1,500,000 |
| Dec. 20, 1985 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 738,485 |
| Feb. 15, 1985 | Wheels:cap/cover/hub | 2,687 |
| Aug. 17, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 30,868 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Sep. 21, 1982 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 172,863 |
| Jul. 29, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 24,455 |
| May. 19, 1981 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 55,238 |
| Aug. 19, 1980 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 85,325 |
| Apr. 28, 1980 | Equipment:other:labels | 16 |
| Jun. 6, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 15,328 |
| Feb. 26, 1979 | Equipment:other:labels | 164 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| May. 11, 1976 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 366 |
| May. 21, 1975 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 3,069 |
| Feb. 15, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 1,218,387 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Dec. 10, 1973 | Electrical System:wiring | 22,215 |
| Sep. 14, 1973 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 685,434 |
| Apr. 7, 1972 | Equipment:other:labels | 309 |
| Dec. 3, 1970 | Vehicle Speed Control | 12,600 |
| Jul. 13, 1970 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,406 |
| Oct. 24, 1969 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 86 |
| Aug. 6, 1969 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 129 |
| Apr. 14, 1969 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 12,164 |
| Sep. 17, 1968 | Vehicle Speed Control | 310,290 |
| Apr. 27, 1967 | Electrical System | 577 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1999 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1995 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1994 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1992 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1991 Pontiac Firebird | 3 |
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1989 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1988 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1986 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1985 Pontiac Firebird | 4 |
| 1984 Pontiac Firebird | 6 |
| 1983 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1982 Pontiac Firebird | 3 |
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1980 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1977 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1976 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1974 Pontiac Firebird | 3 |
| 1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1971 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |
| 1969 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1968 Pontiac Firebird | 2 |
| 1967 Pontiac Firebird | 1 |