1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
The 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, potentially affecting up to 121,844 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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.
View full details →Recall 79V056000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 164 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1977 PONTIAC FIRE BIRD. THEE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Safety Rating for the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC FIREBIRD
- 1972 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1975 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1976 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 1 complaint
- 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (current)
- 1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 3 complaints
- 1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 2 complaints
- 1980 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 2 complaints
- 1981 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1982 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 5 complaints
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