1995 Pontiac FIREBIRD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
53 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
147,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 53 complaints (15.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 20.8% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 13.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 9.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 52 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
1995: 21; 1996: 10; 2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10024836 · 2003-06-24 (June 24, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE LIGHT APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD, AND PEDAL GOING DOWN TO THE FLOOR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489985 · 1995-05-12 (May 12, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR IN JUNCTION BLOCK LEAKED , CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID/BRAKES. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10172836 · 2006-11-07 (November 7, 2006)
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 M…
Owner-reported narrative. 147,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10172836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 757473 · 2002-01-29 (January 29, 2002)
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.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 757473 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10117803 · 2005-04-12 (April 12, 2005)
1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE FIRE CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10117803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503288 · 1996-04-12 (April 12, 1996)
ELECTRICAL FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503708 · 1996-04-30 (April 30, 1996)
TRANSMISSION SEALS CONTINUALLY BLOW OUT, CAUSING LEAK.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 725195 · 2000-07-10 (July 10, 2000)
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ONCE AND BEEN REBUILT, STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH IT. ENGINE HAS HAS MULTIPLE LEAKS INCLUDING THE REAR MAIN SEAL, THE HEAD GASKET AND THE MANIFOLD. ANTENA NO LONGER RETRACTS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 725195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 785138 · 2000-12-20 (December 20, 2000)
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. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 785138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 765485 · 2002-08-11 (August 11, 2002)
THE SAFETY RELATED FAILURE INVOLVES AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE FULE PUMP WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK IMMERSED IN GASOLINE. THE CONNECTER WAS ARCHING, OVERHEATED AND MELTED AND FINALLY LOST CONTINUITY WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL PUMP TO NO LONGER OPERATE. THE SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THIS CONNECTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND THROUGH ARCHING AND OVERHEATING COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION OF THE GAS TANK. SINCE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR DOES NOT MOVE OR WEAR UNDER USE, I BELIEVE THE CONNECTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATIO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 765485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 981322 · 1996-03-27 (March 27, 1996)
EXPERIENCING STRONG GAS SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 981322 at NHTSA ↗