1992 Pontiac Firebird Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1992 Pontiac Firebird has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (8 reports).

2Recalls
27Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1992 Pontiac Firebird recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Recall 94V077Apr 25, 1994232,988 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 92V154Oct 23, 199243,413 vehicles affected

Most common 1992 Pontiac Firebird problems

Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Air Bags4
Structure4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Electrical System3
Steering3
Seat Belts2
Power Train2
Wheels1
Suspension1

What owners report

2008-04-08, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. WITH THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE WHEELS BEGAN SMOKING DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STILL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF THE IGNITION. THE FOLLOWING DAY, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SHOP AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THEY REPLACED THE ECM AND THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 4/25/08 *CN
2002-10-22, Fuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERES A FUEL SMELL IN VEHICLE, TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED THAT THERE A RECALL 9+4 V 077 000 FOR FUEL FILLER NECK. MR
2002-09-11, Structure
WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER TIRE STARTED TO WIGGLE, AND THEN CONSUMER LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER SAID THAT HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER, WHERE DEALER STATED THAT CAR FRAME WAS BROKEN.*AK
2002-07-17, Structure
CAR WAS SOLD BY DEALER KNOWING IT HAD A CRACK MAIN FRAME, BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY SOLD IT OUT OF STATE, NEW HAVEN,VT. COMPANY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND I LOSS $5,000.00 DOLLARDS. BUT WHAT IVE BEEN TOLD IS THE CAR NOW HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. IM JUST TRYING TO LOCATE INFO ON THIS CAR SO I CAN COLLECT MONEY OWE TO ME FROM BONDED COMPANY IN ORANGE COUNTY,CA. *AK
2001-01-31, Structure
PASSENGER'S SIDE OF DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN BECAUSE OF FRAME MOVING A LITTLE.*AK

1992 Pontiac Firebird questions

Does the 1992 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1992 Pontiac Firebird: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (8), Air Bags (4), Structure (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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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