Im not sure whom to talk to? I bought a car from this guy, the picture he sent me wasnt the vechile I bought. I paid him half down 750.00 and found out everything that was wrong with the car. It looks like the VIN # has been cut out of the dash, the numbers on the door has been pilled of and put back on but there over lapping, the air bags wires have been cut, the steering wheel wires are hanging out the dash is all cracked, and everything has been taken off the car. It looks nice on the outside. I told him I wanted my money back the next day and told him why? Where do I go to have this car looked at because I dont think it is what it says? And I dont want to get in trouble for driving a car that has messed up VIN numbers. I told the guy I was taking him to court, and he already spent my money and dont have a dime. And is calling and threaten me he wqants his car or the rest of the money. I dont want the car. I want my money back, could you help me ?
The worst 1994 Pontiac Firebird problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system17
- Brakes9
- Engine7
- Body6
- Electrical5
- Steering5
- Airbags4
- Transmission3
- Visibility3
- Lights2
- Tires2
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Pontiac Firebird
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "air" check valve. The high temperatures from the "air" check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line.
- Risk
- A fuel line which has been damaged by the heat of the"air" check valve may leak fuel into the engine compartment where it couldresult in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Reroute any misrouted fuel lines to the proper position, and replace any fuel line bundle where the outer shell has been melted through.
Recall number 93V199000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel tube retaining clip failure
Most of the reports reviewed in this investigation are fire incidents in which fuel leakage has been alleged as the cause or the area of origin is consistent with the alleged defect.there is no evidence that the subject clip was a factor in any of these fire incidents and the federal safety agency testing indicates thatbroken or dislodged retention clip does not result in significant movement of the fuel line bundle toward the left secondary air injection check valve.failure of the clip places the fuel line bundle assembly in the same configuration as the 1993 model year lti vehicles.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EA97024
Fuel tub retaining clip failure
Owners have reported failures of the fuel tube retention clip that attaches to the plastic throttle linkage cover.according to gm, the subject retention clip (p/n 12048089) was implemented in production on october 12, 1993, to address a concern with incorrect assembly plant fuel line routing.mis-routed fuel tubes may fail from contact with a hot air check valve, creating a fire hazard in the engine compartment.gm maintains that no problems should occur if the clip is properly installed and isn't mishandled during subsequent service operations.some owners have alleged to odi that the subject clip becomes brittle over time and may also pull free of the throttle linkage cover attachment hole.
PE97036
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Pontiac Firebird 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- 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...
- Service manual advises incorrect usage of convertible top fluid
- 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...
1994 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 | 23-24 | 18 |
What 1994 Pontiac Firebird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 94 pontiac firebird 3.4 that is giving me a vats problem. The security light does not blink but the car will not start for anything.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 pontiac firebird. The contact stated that the plastic clip on the hood of the vehicle failed. The clip assists in preventing the fuel lines from making a connection. There are exposed fuel lines located on the top of the engine. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign # 93v199000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), but her VIN is not included. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved and the possibility of a fire. The dealer has not diagnosed the vehicle. The engine size and fuel system were unknown. The current mileage is 159,000 and failure mileage was 157,000.
The car engine caught on fire is the major thing, but also you could always hear noises from the wheels got them inspected twice and the people said nothing was wrong.
Gas cap failure in normal use on 1994 pontiac firebird formula (v8 engine ). (1) threaded portion of gas cap, part that threads into the filler tube, became swollen thru normal use (exposure to normal gasoline vapors), to the point where the cap wouold no longer thread properly and seal. (2) since the cap could not be properly threaded into the filler tube, the gas tank lost proper presurization/vacuum and this affected gasoline vapor recovery from the tank and ultimately, while the engine was running, from the vapor canister. Gasoline vapors were present in my garage. Since the seal was not contacting the filler tube, there might have been some possibility of gasoline spillage in the event of a rollover. (3) replaced the cap, driveability and gas mileage increased. Can no longer smell gasoline in my garage. This could be a problem in that the gas cap, made of some sort of plastic is affected by normal gaoline vapors (this would include the methanol additive that is found at most gas stations now-a-days). The plastic swells to the point that the cap is difficult to thread into the fiiller tube, consequently, when hearing the "three clicks", it is a false tightening and the seal does not make contact with the filler tube. Since the seal does not make contact, dirt and other contaminates work their way under the seal and further deteriorate it.
The federal safety agency#93-v-199-000: fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "air" check valve. The high temperatures from the "air" check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line. Consumer has the same problem. *ak however this vehicle was not recalled due to VIN.
T-top flew off on I-95. Thankfully did not hit another vehicle which would have been disastrous at that speed. Had driven over 40 miles at highway speed since last time top was off, so somehow it unlatched itself.
While driving air bag light illuminates on dash. Light continuously stays on. Vehicle will be taking to dealer. Please provide any further information.
Apparetly a fuel leak in the engine compartment caused a fire, vehicle was a total loss.
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Questions about the 1994 Pontiac Firebird
Is the 1994 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2.5 times a typical Firebird model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Pontiac Firebird?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 17 complaints. Next is brakes (9).
How many recalls does the 1994 Pontiac Firebird have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Pontiac Firebird fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V199000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Pontiac Firebird get?
Official estimates for the 1994 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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