1992 Pontiac Firebird: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline; the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 pontiac firebird. With the gear in drive and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The wheels began smoking due to the fact that the brake pedal was still depressed. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and shut off the ignition. The following day, he took the vehicle to a shop and was informed by the mechanic that the electronic control module failed. They replaced the ecm and there had not been any further occurrences. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 54,000. Updated 4/25/08 *cn”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2007
“Consumer states that theres a fuel smell in vehicle, took to dealer and dealer stated that there a recall 9+4 v 077 000 for fuel filler neck. Mr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2002
“While driving front passenger tire started to wiggle, and then consumer lost complete control of vehicle. Consumer said that has taken the car to dealer, where dealer stated that car frame was broken.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2002
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“Car was sold by dealer knowing it had a crack main frame, brought it back and they sold it out of state, new haven,vt. Company went out of business and I loss $5,000.00 dollards. But what ive been told is the car now has a salvage title. Im just trying to locate info on this car so I can collect money owe to me from bonded company in orange county,ca. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2001
“After the car had been driven, I smelled strong gasoline fumes from the fuel tank assembly. The car was recalled in 1994 and was supposed to be fixed, possibly with a replacement fuel tank. No repairs were done at that time. Presently the dealer did admit that there is a leak to the fuel filler assembly which is causing the strong fumes.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1998
“Consumer is smelling gas fumes all around the vehicle after it has been driven due to a crack at the junction of the fuel filler pipe and the tank. Dealer has been contacted. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 1998
“Consumer experiencing fuel leakages from filler neck solder joint area; sign of corrosion and rust appear around the area which joined to the gas tank. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the mfr recall work was done on that vehicle/ NHTSA recall # 94v-077. Consumer believed the mfr. Recall work was a failure because condition reoccurred. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 1998
“While driving off the freeway driver heard loud noise--the idler puller and belt fell off the car. Dealer contacted. *ak *ml”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 1998
“Recall notice sent relating to the filler neck, inspection performed with no defects found (no repairs necessary), however problem leak was occurred after inspection and consumer is having trouble with recall work being honored.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 1998
“The vehicle's frame is breaking due to pressure of the gear box, and also the steering became difficult; and it was hard to turn the steering wheel at times.*ak frame is broke at steering gear, steering column is loose, and steering linkage and lower ball joints worn, pressure from the gear box causes the frame to weaken and break, the problem is a manufacturing or design problem, replacing the frame band does not guarantee problem will not happen again, 2 years prior to this, the idler arm and transmission mount were replaced. *slc”Owner report · Structure · Feb 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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 HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
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.
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE CAN SEPARATE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT CABLE.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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.
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Is the 1992 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Pontiac Firebird. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 1992 Pontiac Firebird have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.