Pontiac Firebird loss of power problems

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 46,000 miles · DC

Loss of power steering can not turn vehicle

Filed May 18, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · SC

I have had several defects on my car and I have had it just over 4 years and about 62,000 miles. 1.) the metal at the end of the driver's sunvisor metal shaft sheared and would no long hold assembly together. Almost caused car wreck and I was blinded by the sunlight coming around the corner. Reached up to pull down the visor and it fell into my lap. Car's age ~ 3 yrs old. A couple of months later the passenger sunvisor did the same. Dealership would do nothing but charge &80 for one new visor. 2. During vehicle warranty I had to take my car in repeatedly for a headlight that would not operate. Still experiencing intermitten operations. 3. During vehivle warranty had to have the alternator replaced for the "loss of power" complant many have experienced. Seemed to fix the issue. 4. When the car was less than 3 years old but out of warranty I had the plastic piece that is on the seat belt buckle that sinches the seat belt break off. I can no longer sinch my seatbelt to a safe postion. I addressed with gm after dealership told me that they could order a new seatbelt. Gm does not consider this a safety issue. I don't feel safe in the vehicle. 5. First of the latest issues at 62,000 miles radio has stopped operating in the cd player mode. 6. Second one is that the clutch (manual transmission) is going out which is causing the ar to "slip/jump" while drivign down the highway. Estimated cost to repair is ~$650.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

Problems with electrical system, clutch, pistons, dash fan and rear right molding. *mr the vehicle developed a crack in the cylinder head. Saturn repaired the part but would not reimburse the consumer for repair cost due to the vehicle exceeding the warranty. At the time of the repair the vehicle had 96k plus miles. The vehicle also experienced the following: engine knocking/loss of power (8 pistons were replaced), after engine problem/repair, engine oil consumption occurred (one quart every 1300 hundred miles, bang noise in the clutch (bearing was replaced), water and haze was in the high/low beam inside the bulbs, left headlight shorted out/wire burnt (actuator was replaced), the brake pedal rubber guard had detached, the gas tether detached, there was an engine knock upon acceleration, the ignition module and camshaft position sensor experienced performance problems, the transmission shimmies when shifting under the vehicle when the clutch depressed, the headlights, rear light, dash lights, radio lights, and the interior lights would continuously flicker. *scc in cold weather the shifter failed to engage in 2nd and 4th gears.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Engine · 17,976 miles · CT

While operating the vehicle at approximately 65 MPH the vehicle experiences a total loss of power. When the accelerator is pressed the RPM's on the vehicle hit the roof but the engine or transmission do not respond leaving the vehicle cruising at about 15 MPH on a very busy interstate highway I-95. The vehicle has been brought in to the dealership on two seperate ocasions for the same problem. The service team says they can not or are not able to recreate the loss of power in the vehicle therefore are not able to fix it. This incident has occured three times in about a six month period. The vehicle is new and no indicator lights are activated when this happens.

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 Aug 2, 1999 · Fuel system · FL · fire

I was driving down I-4 when car seem to lose power, so I took next available exit. I shut the ignition off, heard what sounded like a backfire. At that moment of shut off smoke started from under the hood, both sides and then into the inside of my car. I and passerby's tried to extinguish fire but it was to hot and hopeless. Fire dept. Arrived very quickly but the front of my car is cooked. Please help me, the car was running perfectly right to that point! I noticed several other fires. This must be a defect, thank you merry knutson

Filed Oct 27, 1998 · Electrical · CA · fire

While driving the vehicle started losing power and vehicle stalled. Pulled over and raised the hood, and saw flames coming from the engine. A nearby driver helped to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

Filed Jul 1, 1998 · Steering · MI

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

Filed Sep 4, 1996 · Steering · FL

Design flaw in power steering belt, when vehicle is driven thru puddles belt slips off, causing loss of power.

Filed Mar 28, 1996 · Steering · CA

Before car come to a full stop, cosumer lost power steering. Please describe .