CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Pontiac Firebird has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (8 reports).
1989 Pontiac Firebird recalls
Most common 1989 Pontiac Firebird problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
The seatbelts do not click into the buckle properly and the springs have broken.
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNS FOR 1989 FIREBIRD . *MR THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY LEAVING AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF SLACK. *NM
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAUSE OF WHY THIS HAPPENED WAS UNDETERMINED.
GM WON'T FIX THE RECALLS FOR MY 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE, BUT THERE ARE. *JB
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, STEERING COLUMN BROKE INSIDE HOUSING AND CAUSED STEERING WHEEL TWO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE GOING INTO A COMPLETE CIRCLE ON A BUSY STREET. CONSUMER FELT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *AK THE STEERING COLUMN/HOUSING WAS REPLACED, THE 4 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE COLUMN TO THE HOUSING GET FATIGUED AND BREAK AFTER YEARS OF PEOPLE PUSHING AGAINST THE COLUMN TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC
1989 Pontiac Firebird questions
Does the 1989 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Pontiac Firebird?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.