Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Pontiac / Firebird / 1998
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
001081666 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Dt*: the contact stated water was seeping into the right rear taillight from rain corroding the reflective materials in the tail light, which
005043642 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Bought the car in jan. of 98, and didn't have any problems with it until 700 miles. that is when the gas pedal stuck for the first time. it went to
005043641 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Bought the car in jan. of 98, and didn't have any problems with it until 700 miles. that is when the gas pedal stuck for the first time. it went to
003277466 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Last year i had the same problem. the right headlight motor broke. i couldnt afford to fix it. i got it fixed in july 03. now in september 03 the
001248848 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rear tail light has a design flaw. it allows moisture inside the tail light and has caused problems with numerous replacement bulbs and a build-up of
001149028 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. WHEN STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED BRAKES DID NOT WORK.*AK
001149027 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. WHEN STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED BRAKES DID NOT WORK.*AK
000147089 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer was traveling 50mph steering started to jerk violently while braking. this second time at 26,000 miles that front rotors needed replacing.
0000104062 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BRAKES MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE AND ALSO EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD CORRECTLY. YH
0000104059 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BRAKES MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE AND ALSO EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD CORRECTLY. YH
002095840 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT TRACE PROBLEM. CD PLAYER QUIT WORKING SOON AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
002095839 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT TRACE PROBLEM. CD PLAYER QUIT WORKING SOON AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
002095838 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT TRACE PROBLEM. CD PLAYER QUIT WORKING SOON AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
000079693 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000066164 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Uneven wear in the brake rotors. gm has redesigned the rotor because of this problem and the car has been in for servicing twice regarding this
001063491 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE. WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. COMMON GMC PROBLEM.*AK
999045360 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS WERE WARPED. DEALER GROUND DOWN..STILL SLIGHT WARP!
000041558 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Throttle pedal gets caught by floor mat when slammed to floor for fast acceleration. floor mat does not have anything to prevent it from moving in
999038112 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 HAVE HAD TO HAVE FRONT ROTORS TURNED TWICE WITHIN 23,300 MILES.STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
999150911 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. *AK
0000149481 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLLOR. *AK
998147292 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
999142348 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Vehicle was involved in an accident with another vehicle which fishtailed consumer's car, causing vehicle to spin out of control without hitting
998139920 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 While driving at 65 mph and without prior warning, vehicle accelerated between 120 mph and140 mph, causing the consumer to apply the brakes which
999138995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer was driving on the highway, and hit a deer on the driver's side and the deer flew onto the roof of the car . the car crashed into a ditch
999138992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer was driving on the highway, and hit a deer on the driver's side and the deer flew onto the roof of the car . the car crashed into a ditch
999138505 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Due to the location of the pump steering hose which is too low to the ground, road debris may severe the hose, and cause a power steering leak, which
0000136341 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 REAR AXLE MAKES LOUD NOISES. DEALER HAS SEEN AND TRIED TO REPAIR, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
0000130090 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 While driving at 40-45 mph hit a soft spot on shoulder,vehicle spun out of control, hit mail box/ phone box/tree, and rolled over, comming to a stop
0000091430 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are constantly warping,steering wheel vibrates during stops. i have had the rotors turned 3 times and it is doing it again. my ground effects
0000091429 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are constantly warping,steering wheel vibrates during stops. i have had the rotors turned 3 times and it is doing it again. my ground effects
0000091428 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are constantly warping,steering wheel vibrates during stops. i have had the rotors turned 3 times and it is doing it again. my ground effects
998089566 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Ticking noise from roof panel near sides when outside of car gets hot. dealer stated that the body welds were too close and injected additional
998089565 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Ticking noise from roof panel near sides when outside of car gets hot. dealer stated that the body welds were too close and injected additional
998081780 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are warping in less than 10k miles under normal driving. i have had this failure twice. i am concerned about my safety and my braking system
998081401 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ROTORS LOOK LIKE CRAP AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *AK
999080567 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Abs comminced during normal stopping conditions resulting in the car not even slowing down even though i continued to apply steady breaking pressure.
998077644 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 THE AIR COMPRESSOR HAS GONE OUT FOUR TIMES TWO OF WHICH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE.
998077642 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 THE AIR COMPRESSOR HAS GONE OUT FOUR TIMES TWO OF WHICH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE.
998076888 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 The front brake rotors on my '98 pontiac firebird started warping at 10,000 miles, they got to a point where i came close to losing control of the
0000073922 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 FRONT BRAKE OUT OF ROUND. YH
998058413 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ROTORS WARPED PREMATURELY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND JERK VIOLENTLY WHILE BRAKING IN CURVES. NM
998051372 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED, REPLACED AND STILL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY.
998051371 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 REAR SPRING COIL FAILED.
0000190929 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Left side head light is overheating burning out the amber bulb which is used for daytime running light. the motor for raising and lowering the
002186906 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 THE TIRE RIM IS CUTTING INTO TIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR
002171857 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BATTERY IS LINKING INTO WIRING HARNESS, AND IS HARD TO START MOTOR.*AK
001156748 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Vehicle would fail to stop when applying abs brakes suddenly to avoid an accident at 45mph. had hit another vehicle at 90 degree angle. upon impact,
001156747 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Vehicle would fail to stop when applying abs brakes suddenly to avoid an accident at 45mph. had hit another vehicle at 90 degree angle. upon impact,
001156741 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Vehicle would fail to stop when applying abs brakes suddenly to avoid an accident at 45mph. had hit another vehicle at 90 degree angle. upon impact,
001156740 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Vehicle would fail to stop when applying abs brakes suddenly to avoid an accident at 45mph. had hit another vehicle at 90 degree angle. upon impact,
001149035 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. WHEN STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED BRAKES DID NOT WORK.*AK
000147096 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer was traveling 50mph steering started to jerk violently while braking. this second time at 26,000 miles that front rotors needed replacing.
001135266 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 While driving about 50 mph and trying to avoid a deer on road, drove over a wet spot, lost control and crashed into a tree. upon impact, air
0000115110 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 FRONT RIGHT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE BECAUSE THE RIGHT SIDE WAS LOWER THAN LEFT SIDE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
000107481 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES THE FRONT OF THE VECHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT SIDE, AND BRAKES ARE SOFT. *AK
000107474 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES THE FRONT OF THE VECHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT SIDE, AND BRAKES ARE SOFT. *AK
0000104068 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH
002095845 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT TRACE PROBLEM. CD PLAYER QUIT WORKING SOON AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
002095846 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND CANNOT TRACE PROBLEM. CD PLAYER QUIT WORKING SOON AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
000079700 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001072629 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Springs are also worn out, had window motors replaced and they still make crunching noises. this car stays at the pontiac service department instead
001072628 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Springs are also worn out, had window motors replaced and they still make crunching noises. this car stays at the pontiac service department instead
001072622 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Springs are also worn out, had window motors replaced and they still make crunching noises. this car stays at the pontiac service department instead
001072621 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Springs are also worn out, had window motors replaced and they still make crunching noises. this car stays at the pontiac service department instead
001067792 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 I was driving and saw a deer; put on brakes making them sound, deer hit front end of car tearing off left headlight assembly and mangling inside of
001067785 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 I was driving and saw a deer; put on brakes making them sound, deer hit front end of car tearing off left headlight assembly and mangling inside of
000066170 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Uneven wear in the brake rotors. gm has redesigned the rotor because of this problem and the car has been in for servicing twice regarding this
001063497 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE. WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. COMMON GMC PROBLEM.*AK
999045366 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS WERE WARPED. DEALER GROUND DOWN..STILL SLIGHT WARP!
000041559 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Throttle pedal gets caught by floor mat when slammed to floor for fast acceleration. floor mat does not have anything to prevent it from moving in
999038118 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 HAVE HAD TO HAVE FRONT ROTORS TURNED TWICE WITHIN 23,300 MILES.STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
002028034 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WHEELS RIM BASE FAILED (TIRE SIZE P235 55 R16). *YH
999150434 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer got into car and smelled smoke. after looking around, found that smoke was coming from under seat where there was a fire. ran back into
0000149498 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT THIS TIME. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES THE FRONT STARTED TO SHAKE. *AK
998147312 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
999142368 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Vehicle was involved in an accident with another vehicle which fishtailed consumer's car, causing vehicle to spin out of control without hitting
999142349 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Vehicle was involved in an accident with another vehicle which fishtailed consumer's car, causing vehicle to spin out of control without hitting
998139940 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 While driving at 65 mph and without prior warning, vehicle accelerated between 120 mph and140 mph, causing the consumer to apply the brakes which
998139939 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 While driving at 65 mph and without prior warning, vehicle accelerated between 120 mph and140 mph, causing the consumer to apply the brakes which
998139921 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 While driving at 65 mph and without prior warning, vehicle accelerated between 120 mph and140 mph, causing the consumer to apply the brakes which
999139086 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Headlight beams will not retract to the open position. headlights always have to be turned on at least twice. four times they have failed to come up
999139068 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Headlight beams will not retract to the open position. headlights always have to be turned on at least twice. four times they have failed to come up
999139013 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer was driving on the highway, and hit a deer on the driver's side and the deer flew onto the roof of the car . the car crashed into a ditch
999138993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer was driving on the highway, and hit a deer on the driver's side and the deer flew onto the roof of the car . the car crashed into a ditch
999138994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer was driving on the highway, and hit a deer on the driver's side and the deer flew onto the roof of the car . the car crashed into a ditch
0000136358 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 REAR AXLE MAKES LOUD NOISES. DEALER HAS SEEN AND TRIED TO REPAIR, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
998131311 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Every eight thousand miles the vehicle pulsates or vibrates when brakes are applied, speed limit between 55-60, dealer contacted and replaced the
998131294 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Every eight thousand miles the vehicle pulsates or vibrates when brakes are applied, speed limit between 55-60, dealer contacted and replaced the
998131122 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 In a hard braking situation, no inclement weather, when applying the brakes, there is a grinding noise and the vehicle will pull to the left or right
998131121 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 In a hard braking situation, no inclement weather, when applying the brakes, there is a grinding noise and the vehicle will pull to the left or right
998130336 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MP, THE DRIVER'S SIDE T TOP SHATTERED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
998130319 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MP, THE DRIVER'S SIDE T TOP SHATTERED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
0000129220 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership six times for same problem. there is a grinding noise whenever applying brakes, if braking under 15 mph the
0000115103 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 FRONT RIGHT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE BECAUSE THE RIGHT SIDE WAS LOWER THAN LEFT SIDE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
0000104060 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH
0000104061 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH
999093400 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 The tire explosively failed due to sidewall rupture at approx. 60 mph on a portion of i-820 in n. richland hills, tx. it a miracle that a major
0000091441 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are constantly warping,steering wheel vibrates during stops. i have had the rotors turned 3 times and it is doing it again. my ground effects
0000091439 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are constantly warping,steering wheel vibrates during stops. i have had the rotors turned 3 times and it is doing it again. my ground effects
0000091440 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are constantly warping,steering wheel vibrates during stops. i have had the rotors turned 3 times and it is doing it again. my ground effects
998089576 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Ticking noise from roof panel near sides when outside of car gets hot. dealer stated that the body welds were too close and injected additional
998089577 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Ticking noise from roof panel near sides when outside of car gets hot. dealer stated that the body welds were too close and injected additional
999085223 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Have had the front rotors turned twice. now the right front brake pad material separated from the metal backing. had to use transmission and
999085222 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Have had the front rotors turned twice. now the right front brake pad material seperated from the metal backing. had to use transmission and
999082248 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 The rear rotors squeak when the brakes are pushed, a grove has developed in one of my rear rotors. also, when i firmly apply the brakes the steering
999082238 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 The rear rotors squeak when the brakes are pushed, a grove has developed in one of my rear rotors. also, when i firmly apply the brakes the steering
998081790 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Rotors are warping in less than 10k miles under normal driving. i have had this failure twice. i am concerned about my safety and my braking system
998081411 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ROTORS LOOK LIKE CRAP AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *AK
0000080423 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 When the car was still only a few months old, i began to experience brake shudder in the streering wheel when slowing down and stopping. returned car
0000080413 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 When the car was still only a few months old, i began to experience brake shudder in the streering wheel when slowing down and stopping. returned car
998077643 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 THE AIR COMPRESSOR HAS GONE OUT FOUR TIMES TWO OF WHICH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE.
998077032 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 NONE
998077024 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 NONE
0000073930 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
0000073923 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
0000073924 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 WINDSHIELD LAMINATION CAME APART. YH
998073266 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 FUEL LINE CLAMP RELEASED FROM FUEL FILTER CAUSING GAS LEAKAGE. *YC
998072458 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW INOPERATIVE. YH
998058421 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 ROTORS WARPED PREMATURELY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND JERK VIOLENTLY WHILE BRAKING IN CURVES. NM
0000053880 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 DESIGN OF SEATBELT CAUSES IT TO BE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER WHO IS 5'4" TALL.
998052855 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 PMEMATURE WEAR OF PADS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
998051380 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED, REPLACED AND STILL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY.
998051379 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED, REPLACED AND STILL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY.
998051373 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED, REPLACED AND STILL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY.

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