Clutch does not disengage when it is depressed. This makes vehicle difficult in shifting. Also, engine stalls due to this problem. Consumer referred to recall# 99v239000. Contact dealer ,and dealer stated there was no recall on vehicle.
Pontiac Firebird stalling problems
10 of the 493 owner complaints about the Pontiac Firebird describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20001
- 19991
- 19971
- 19962
- 19952
- 19942
- 19931
Often reported together
What owners say
Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving. When occurred vehiclle would not restart for an hour or more. Vehicle been to dealers shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Ignition system failure caused vehicle to stall at any given moment, the failure would also cause all electronical components to be inoperative, dealer found a short in the ignition.
Vehicle experiencing a problem with stalling from 45 -75 mp. Always while driving. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Fuse blew out and engine shut down while driving. Consumer said that mechanic indicated it was the fuse. If on the freeway it could cause a fire or accident. When consumer puts key in fuse it will immediately blow out.
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.
Rubberized style fuel line failed, causing vehicle to stall. Also engine check light came on.
Clutch keeps getting stuck in gear ,it will freeze ,will not be able to shift,cannot move. Has been to dealer 5 times. First four times dealer did nothing ,fifth time, dealer replaced whole clutch system. Out of warranty. Dealer has also replaced master cylinder due to it not engaging, however this did not help transmission problems, in reverse and second gear, transmission pops out of gear, dealer replaced shift boots and saw that the shift control was binding, there was a mechanical malfunction of the clutch. Glove box light stays on, cigarette lighter inoperable, and cassette not functioning properly. Vehicle idles rough and almost stalls at times. Trunk release broke inside of the decklid.
While driving an electrical short in wiring in the dash is causing the vehicle engine to shut down, resulting in vehicle stalling. Please provide details.
When down sifting into a low gear the transmission will slow down like it is going to stall . Please describe .
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Pontiac Firebird stalling
Which Pontiac Firebird years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (2 complaints), 1995 (2 complaints) and 1996 (2 complaints).
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