1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
112
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
The 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD has received a total of 112 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (11 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (8 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, potentially affecting up to 125,635 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 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 3,593 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
View full details →Recall 95V046000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 362 vehicles affected
Defect: THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FOR THE CORRECT LOWER COUPLING AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
112 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ABOUT 1 AM,COMING AROUND SOME CURVES, THAT I HAD COME AROUND A HUNDRED TIMES BEFORE, WENT TO CURVE LEFT AND THE CAR STEERED RIGHT, WENT INTO DITCH, HIT A DRIVEWAY CULVERT AND TORE THE TIRE OFF THE RIM AND DESTROYED THE RIM. DIDNT REALIZE ANYTHING MAJOR WAS WRONG TILL I GOT THE TIRE CHANGED AND WENT TO GO HOME, THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT REALLY HARD, GOT IT UP TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS BENT IN A FEW PLACES. THEY SAID IR WOULD COST ABOUT $1600.00 TO $2000.00 TO FIX IT, WELL I DON'T HAVE THAT KINDA MONEY TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT. SO NOW ITS BEEN SITTING. NOTHING CAN BE DONE AT THIS TIME TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME..I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING IN THE CAR. *NM
THE LEFT SIDE OF THE T-TOP ON THE CONSUMER 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD CAME OFF. *TS THE T-TOP STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THAT VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. UPDATED 07/20/06. *JB
1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE FIRE CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *NM
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE LIGHT APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD, AND PEDAL GOING DOWN TO THE FLOOR. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 65MPH IN THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
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Safety Rating for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
738133 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS/POWER WINDOWS (INSTALL NEW SWITCHES). *TW
735014 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
RATTLE/BUZZ NOISE FROM PARK BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON (ADD TENSION TO RELEASE BUTTON). *TW
CAMP95C42P — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN INCORRECT SECURITY LUG NUT KEY. *SD
538205 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
UNKNOWN
CAMP95C39(P) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT CAUTION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE RADIATOR COVER PANEL. THE INCORRECT LABEL CONTAINS INACCURATE ENGINE COOLANT INFORMATION. *SD
538302 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
CONSOLE LAMP STAYS ON WITHE LID CLOSED, CAUSING DEAD BATTERY. *TW
3561 — SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC FIREBIRD
- 1990 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 10 complaints
- 1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 29 complaints
- 1992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 33 complaints
- 1993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 18 complaints
- 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 72 complaints
- 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (current)
- 1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 50 complaints
- 1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 59 complaints
- 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 91 complaints
- 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 76 complaints
- 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 34 complaints
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