Inside plastic parts broke on driver side seat belt. Replacement does not stay buckled. Recalls - search results search results report date : december 2, 2014 at 11:21 pm the federal safety agency campaign id number : 90v105000 vehicle make / model: model year(s): chevrolet / camaro 1984-1990 pontiac / firebird 1984-1990 manufacturer: general motors corp. Report receipt date: may 14, 1990 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 90v105000 the federal safety agency action number: ea90001 component: seat belts:front:buckle assembly potential number of units affected: 1,500,000 summary: plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components. Consequence: this could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident. Remedy: replace or repair seat belt buckle. Notes: system: seat belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars.
The worst 1990 Pontiac Firebird problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
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- Airbags3
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.
- Risk
- If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.
Recall number 90V114000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
- Risk
- This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
- Remedy
- Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
Recall number 90V105000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Pontiac Firebird 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Pontiac Firebird fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 24-25 | 18-19 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22-24 | 18 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 |
What 1990 Pontiac Firebird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Purchassed car 9/98 from accent auto another chance finance, returned to dealer with overheating problems next day. They said it was a minor problem & said it was fixed. Continued to overheat, was brought back to dealer at least 1 time a month. Took it to other mechanics and had many items fixed because of overheating. Found out that the engine was not the right engine for the car. Continued to have heating problems. The dealer said they would repair the problem again, they did not. The car started backfiring and died. The dealer towed the car, said they would put another engine in. This took 3/4wks, I picked it up got to work and the engine did the same backfire & heating as before. They towed it again and said they would put another engine in. I took it for test drive with the dealer, it started doing the same thing, the dealer drove it back to the lot as fire started coming out of engine. I was very upset at the dealers non-complience to fix the problem properly. I had no use of the car for 3 months. No loner car till last 3 days before getting car again. Today is the second day I have had the car back and it is starting the same problem. When picked up car was told that I made the problem by outting in a radio! They said it was the alternator and made me pay for fixing that problem and towing costs. Dealer would not give me any paper work on repairs that were made in the last 3 months. Also will not give me copy of anything that has to do with the car. I am worried that engine will catch fire and cause an accident. I continue to make payments and pay insurance on this car. I feel the car is dangerious and dealer will not make proper repair or give me my money back. I do think that the engine was never replaced or they would give me receipts. I know this car is and has a electrical problems that has to do w/engine and accent auto knows that. . My life is in danger driving to and from work.
The air bag is coming out constantly from the steering wheel for any reason.please describe.
The air bag is coming out constantly from the steering wheel for any reason.please describe.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision (12:00) at 45 MPH. Tt
The throttle got stuck when vehicle was going 60mph and would not slow down. Please describe. Tt
Vehicle fire when turning on ignition, engine compartment fire. Tt
Steering wheel broke while driving and fell into drver's lap. Tt
Engine compartment fire, when starting vehicle. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Pontiac Firebird
Is the 1990 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1990 Pontiac Firebird, fewer than a typical Firebird model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Pontiac Firebird?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Pontiac Firebird have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Pontiac Firebird get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Pontiac Firebird range from 17 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 24-25 highway.
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