| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001309771 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The plastic gears that drive the headlight pods on my 1996 pontiac firebird have failed. retraction of the headlight causes loud grinding noises. |
| 002277175 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | This is the second time i've had to replace the mirror on the drivers side of this car. the mirror breaks off of the controls which makes it flop |
| 002277174 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | This is the second time i've had to replace the mirror on the drivers side of this car. the mirror breaks off of the controls which makes it flop |
| 0000224512 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The spark plug wires go bad which causes the vehicle to misfire. this has happened at least ten times. the manufacturer has a safety campaign for |
| 999136533 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Ongoing problem with fuel odor/vapor getting into vehicle vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and still unable to locate cause. feel |
| 000108921 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Fuse blew out and engine shut down while driving. consumer said that mechanic indicated it was the fuse. if on the freeway it could cause a fire or |
| 000083185 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When cold or damp outside engine idle will race and stick at 2500 to 3000 rpm. vehicle has manual transmission - 5 speed. sometimes (ocassionally) |
| 000083184 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When cold or damp outside engine idle will race and stick at 2500 to 3000 rpm. vehicle has manual transmission - 5 speed. sometimes (ocassionally) |
| 996188317 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE PRESSING THE PEDAL, IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING HIM TO RUN INTO THE WINDOW OF BLOCKBUSTERS. *AK |
| 999141819 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When applying the brakes the brake lights are not illuminating. the electronic specialist says there is a shortage in one of the two wires that runs |
| 0000131258 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When applying the abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. also, front brake pads and rotors are prematurely |
| 0000131257 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When applying the abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. also, front brake pads and rotors are prematurely |
| 997124537 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | While driving on rough road applied brakes. pedal pulsated but brakes failed to catch. vehicle sped up instead. took to dealer & mechanic said abs |
| 997113010 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Driving vehicle about 30 mph; engine shut down for no reason; had to wait 1/2 hour to 1 hour before trying to start vehicle again; took to dealer |
| 996106905 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Consumer contacted the dealer on two occasions in reference to oil leaks, the consumer was driving at 60 mph and oil was leaking from the |
| 996106904 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Consumer contacted the dealer on two occasions in reference to oil leaks, the consumer was driving at 60 mph and oil was leaking from the |
| 996106698 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | In wet and dry weather the abs brakes lock up. *ak consumer states the second time incident happened another vehicle pulled out in front him and |
| 0000095326 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Abs warning light on dash comes on intermittently. restarting car (1 to 3 times) may correct problem. brakes also slip on dry pavement causing low |
| 999087417 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | OIL LEAKS SIMULTANEOUSLY LEAKING FROM THE FRONT,REAR,MAIN,HEAD,AND OIL PAN GASKETS. |
| 997082725 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | First transmission replaced at 34000 mnufacturer's warranty, second transmission being replaced with only 40,000 mi on it. manufacturer will only pay |
| 0000079820 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | This is an ongoing brake problem. the vehicle was involved in an accident where the driver was unable to stop in time, despite good conditions and |
| 998079456 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Noticed roaring in the rear end of the vehicle after purchase. thought possibility of simple road noise at first. but later as the roar continued |
| 996053151 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Vehicle leaking oil. changed oil filler cap stem, engine gasket twice, main crank seal, drive shaft, and manifold but but none of the replacement |
| 0000038253 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Head rests don't stay in one place vertically/horizontally. driver has to constantly adjust the head rest while driving, creating an unsafe |
| 997035647 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | TRANSMISSION FAILED. |
| 997035646 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. |
| 003231573 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH FLAMES WERE COMING FROM VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS *JB |
| 0000224997 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The spark plug wires go bad which causes the vehicle to misfire. this has happened at least ten times. the manufacturer has a safety campaign for |
| 002183881 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | WHILE PLACING KEY INSIDE OF IGNITION SWITCH VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK |
| 0000124505 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | While driving car started hesitating and engine light came on due to a defective water pump. vehicle has had 3 water pumps previously. problem |
| 0000124504 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | While driving car started hesitating and engine light came on due to a defective water pump. vehicle has had 3 water pumps previously. problem |
| 0000123121 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Brake system gets wet, causing loss of brakes, loss of control for few seconds, slowly will begin to recover, dealer has replaced brake pads, but |
| 000083192 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When cold or damp outside engine idle will race and stick at 2500 to 3000 rpm. vehicle has manual transmission - 5 speed. sometimes (ocassionally) |
| 000083191 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When cold or damp outside engine idle will race and stick at 2500 to 3000 rpm. vehicle has manual transmission - 5 speed. sometimes (ocassionally) |
| 000043690 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | DEALER SAID - NO RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK |
| 000043684 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | DEALER SAID - NO RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK |
| 0000190724 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Electrical sys. malfunctions when appying brake, dash lights flicker, when appying signals, dash lights go out, also concealed head lamps won't open |
| 0000131275 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When applying the abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. also, front brake pads and rotors are prematurely |
| 0000131274 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | When applying the abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. also, front brake pads and rotors are prematurely |
| 997124553 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | While driving on rough road applied brakes. pedal pulsated but brakes failed to catch. vehicle sped up instead. took to dealer & mechanic said abs |
| 0000123137 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Brake system gets wet, causing loss of brakes, loss of control for few seconds, slowly will begin to recover, dealer has replaced brake pads, but |
| 0000113830 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | While driving an electrical short in wiring in the dash is causing the vehicle engine to shut down, resulting in vehicle stalling. please provide |
| 997113022 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Driving vehicle about 30 mph; engine shut down for no reason; had to wait 1/2 hour to 1 hour before trying to start vehicle again; took to dealer |
| 997113011 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Driving vehicle about 25-30 mph, engine would shut down for no reason; would have to wait at least 1/2 hourr to 1 hour before starting again; took to |
| 0000109581 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Consumer said that strut rod came loose or broke while driving. as result the wheels tilted inward. mechanic said that if car was in high speed the |
| 996107985 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE FUEL LINE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE AND IT CAUSED A FIRE. *AK |
| 996107973 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE FUEL LINE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE AND IT CAUSED A FIRE. *AK |
| 996101593 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK |
| 996101581 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK |
| 0000095337 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Abs warning light on dash comes on intermittently. restarting car (1 to 3 times) may correct problem. brakes also slip on dry pavement causing low |
| 999092688 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | NO SUMMARY |
| 999092329 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The cable on the lt. driver side keeps breaking. this will be the third time replaced. i have seen it break both times, no one was touching the mirror |
| 999092318 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The cable on the lt. driver side keeps breaking. this will be the third time replaced. i have seen it break both times, no one was touching the mirror |
| 999087428 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | OIL LEAKS SIMULTANEOUSLY LEAKING FROM THE FRONT,REAR,MAIN,HEAD,AND OIL PAN GASKETS. |
| 999087344 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The brakes are repeatedly failing. when stopping they will begin to slow the vehicle and then let go, allowing the vehicle to proceed forward. it is |
| 999087343 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The brakes are repeatedly failing. when stopping they will begin to slow the vehicle and then let go, allowing the vehicle to proceed forward. it is |
| 999087333 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The brakes are repeatedly failing. when stopping they will begin to slow the vehicle and then let go, allowing the vehicle to proceed forward. it is |
| 999087332 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | The brakes are repeatedly failing. when stopping they will begin to slow the vehicle and then let go, allowing the vehicle to proceed forward. it is |
| 997082735 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | First transmission replaced at 34000 mnufacturer's warranty, second transmission being replaced with only 40,000 mi on it. manufacturer will only pay |
| 0000079830 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | This is an ongoing brake problem. the vehicle was involved in an accident where the driver was unable to stop in time, despite good conditions and |
| 998079466 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Noticed roaring in the rear end of the vehicle after purchase. thought possibility of simple road noise at first. but later as the roar continued |
| 998079465 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Noticed roaring in the rear end of the vehicle after purchase. thought possibility of simple road noise at first. but later as the roar continued |
| 998079455 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Noticed roaring in the rear end of the vehicle after purchase. thought possibility of simple road noise at first. but later as the roar continued |
| 996069435 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | DOOR LOCK TURN INDICATOR FAILED. |
| 996067410 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | TRANSMISSION FAILED. |
| 996067402 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | TRANSMISSION FAILED. |
| 999061817 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | DEFECT IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW OUT CONTINUALLY. MJS |
| 0000053160 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | OIL LEAK CAUSING OIL FUMES TO ENTER THE INTERIOR PASSENGER AREA THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. |
| 996053159 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Vehicle leaking oil. changed oil filler cap stem, engine gasket twice, main crank seal, drive shaft, and manifold but but none of the replacement |
| 0000038261 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | Head rests don't stay in one place vertically/horizontally. driver has to constantly adjust the head rest while driving, creating an unsafe |
| 997035654 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. |
| 996025063 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1996 | ELECTRICAL SHORT IN FUSE BOX MELTED FUEL LINES AND CAUSED FIRE. |
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