1995 Pontiac Firebird steering problems

10 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 12%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
4
Steering wheel/handle bar
2
Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac Firebird steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported March 22, 1995 · 362 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.
Risk: This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.

Recall number 95V046000 · Recall details

What 1995 Pontiac Firebird owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 7, 2006 · Steering · 147,700 miles · GA · crash

On my way home from work about 1 am,coming around some curves, that I had come around a hundred times before, went to curve left and the car steered right, went into ditch, hit a driveway culvert and tore the tire off the rim and destroyed the rim. Didnt realize anything major was wrong till I got the tire changed and went to go home, the car was pulling to the right really hard, got it up to the shop and they said the subframe was bent in a few places. They said ir would cost about $1600.00 to $2000.00 to fix it, well I don't have that kinda money to be able to do that. So now its been sitting. Nothing can be done at this time to fix it at this time..I think there is something wrong with the steering in the car.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Engine, Steering · GA

While driving through puddles the single drive belt consistently slips losing powersteering, AC and alternator function. The belt does come back on line, but the loss of power steering has resulted in the safety problem of several near crashes. If my wife had been driving she would not have been able to control the vehicle. The vehicle can not be driven with assurance and safety during rain storms.

Filed Oct 26, 1998 · Steering · AL · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 55 MPH on wet pavement vehicle started spinning around, then lost control, resulting in a collision/injuries. No prior indication that incident would occur. Dealer contacted, and stated the car was totalled and no repaiirs done.

Filed Jul 1, 1998 · Steering · MI

While backing out of driveway, vehicle lost all power steering. Repair included steering coli kit 14.865.

Filed Jul 1, 1998 · Steering · MI

Vehicle being backing out of driveway when all power steering was lost.

Filed Mar 4, 1997 · Steering · TX

Steering gear box failed.

Filed Jun 24, 1996 · Steering · PA

Intermittent loss of the power steering, when driving the vehicle steering wheel and column locks up.

Filed Apr 30, 1996 · Body, Electrical · GA

Hatchback leaks water.

Filed Sep 7, 1995 · Steering · FL

When hit a steering and car vibrates at higher speed . Tt

Filed Mar 16, 1995 · Steering · NJ

Steering knuckle broke, loss of steering ability. Tt

Questions about the 1995 Pontiac Firebird steering

Does the 1995 Pontiac Firebird have steering problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Pontiac Firebird, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Firebird steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Pontiac Firebird steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 95V046000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.