Lost tracks hen from the back wheel leaven a driveway,went up in a bank met flip on top roll over and the airbag did not come out,windshield on passer side shatter,the passer in the car got hit in the right shoulder buy the jack they call it a acromioclavicular injuries and the driver wish is me and the owner of the car,got hurt on the left side.the airbag did not come out on both side. I bout the car of a car dealer in spindale n,c.
The worst 1993 Pontiac Firebird problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system2
- Lights2
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system2
- Lights2
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Pontiac Firebird 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Rear suspension clunk noise
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a...
- Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Rattle/buzz noise from park brake handle release button (add tension to release button)
- Vehicle speed surge or slow response with cruise control engaged
- Unknown
1993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22-23 | 18 |
What 1993 Pontiac Firebird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Sometimes when I start my car my ABS light comes on, and when that light comes on the ABS is not functional. After a few time of restarting my car it will go off and the ABS light will go off and they will work.
We have had trouble with the rear turn signal sockets shorting out. This has happened on three separate occasions. The last on 7/20/99.
My car is experiencing the identical problem as the 3.5 million SUV/van gm recall with ABS.
The brake pedal disengaged while in the driveway of consumer's home, causing the vehicle to plow into the gargage door.
Indicator signals fail continually.
Problem with airbag.
While the car was idling in the driveway the starter relay failed, causing starter to overheat, resulting in a fire. The vehicle has been repaired.
Defective control module caused air bag indicator lamp to be on constantly.
The adhesive between the windshield glass and the mounting is separating. Please give any further details.
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Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Firebird
Is the 1993 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1993 Pontiac Firebird, fewer than a typical Firebird model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Pontiac Firebird?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is airbags (3).
How many recalls does the 1993 Pontiac Firebird have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Pontiac Firebird have bad brakes?
The Pontiac Firebird model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (28 complaints), 1999 (17 complaints) and 1995 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Pontiac Firebird get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Pontiac Firebird range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.4L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 26 highway.
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