1984 Pontiac Firebird Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 1984 Pontiac Firebird has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (5 reports).

6Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1984 Pontiac Firebird recalls

Parking Brake:Conventional

Recall 91V055Apr 11, 1991179,036 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 90V105May 14, 19901,500,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Recall 85V169Dec 20, 1985738,485 vehicles affected

Wheels:Hub

Recall 85V018Feb 15, 19852,687 vehicles affected

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Recall 84V011Feb 6, 198476,586 vehicles affected

Most common 1984 Pontiac Firebird problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts5
Structure4
Parking Brake3
Seats3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2007-05-18, Seat Belts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR, REPLACE, OR PROVIDE REFUNDS ON RECALL REPAIRS PERTAINING TO HIS VEHICLE'S YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN IS OUT OF RANGE AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE DEALER IS BEING DISHONEST. HE STATED THAT THERE ARE SEVEN RECALLS ISSUED ON HIS VEHICLE. THOSE RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL, SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, AND, WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB. THE ENGINE S
2000-08-23, Structure
WHILE DRIVING HIT A POTHOLE AND WHEELS STARTED TO WOBBLE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER PROPERLY,. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT FRAME RAIL WAS CRACKED WHICH WAS LOCATED BEHIND STEERING BOX.*AK
2000-01-16, Parking Brake
I AM NOT SURE THAT THIS IS A NECCESSARY FILING. I WAS RESEARCHING RECALLS FOR A USED CAR THAT I PURCHASED AND WANTED TO CONFIRM THAT THE VEHICLE DID IN FACT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPONENTS INDICATED. IF I AM GOING ABOUT THE PROCEDURE IN A WRONG MANNER PLEASE ADVISE(AND DIRECT). NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
1999-04-30, Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
1998-12-31, Structure
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

1984 Pontiac Firebird questions

Does the 1984 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1984 Pontiac Firebird: Parking Brake:Conventional; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing; Wheels:Hub; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (5), Structure (4), Parking Brake (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1984 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.

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