1987 Pontiac Fiero Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 60%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Pontiac Fiero, 60% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I would like a list of all recalls on this vehicle so that I can get it fixed. This makes the second time that the temp gauge has went out of this car. I have been told my professional that it is the way it has been wired from the manafactuor. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #711992, filed 1999-09“Engine leaks prior to/after recall repairs; lyons Pontiac dealer fixed 3 leaks butm refuses to do the others under the recall, demands payment (89-v232) and (90v-104); also transmission failure.”
NHTSA complaint #803390, filed 1996-10“Catalytic converter failed four times. Exhaust manifold failed prior to/after recall repairs. In addition, EGR/distributor/starter failed and were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #518697, filed 1997-08Related recalls
- 90V104000Apr 23, 1990Pcv grommet oil leaks, transmission oil cooler leaks, piston connecting rod failures breaking through engine wall causing oil spillage, fuel rail leaks…Covers: Pontiac Fiero 1985–1988
- 89V232000Dec 28, 1989Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.Covers: Pontiac Fiero 1984–1988
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Pontiac Fiero
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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