CarRecallWatchThe 1982 Pontiac Firebird has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
1982 Pontiac Firebird recalls
Most common 1982 Pontiac Firebird problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 PONTIAC FIRE BIRD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HEAD ON CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND HER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERABLE. AS OF JANUARY 3, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A SLIP DISK IN THE LOWER BACK AND NECK INJURIES. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE, AN INTERNAL CRANIAL BRAIN INJURY; THE MEDIAL NERVES IN HER RIGHT ARM WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS: FRONT: ANCHORAGE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 82V089000). A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, MILEAGES, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNAVAILABLE.
ENGINE FIRE.
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY PISTONS.
1982 Pontiac Firebird questions
Does the 1982 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1982 Pontiac Firebird: Parking Brake:Conventional; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Pontiac Firebird?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Power Train (1), Seat Belts (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1982 Pontiac Firebird has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.