1984 Pontiac Firebird Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1984 Pontiac Firebird, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 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 am not sure that this is a neccessary filing. I was researching recalls for a used car that I purchased and wanted to confirm that the vehicle did in fact have problems with the components indicated. If I am going about the procedure in a wrong manner please advise(and direct). No safety defect (s) listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #717410, filed 2000-01“The contact owns a 1984 Pontiac Firebird. The contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. The dealer stated that the VIN is out of range and is not included in the recalls. The contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. He stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191189, filed 2007-05, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 90V105000May 14, 1990Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior…Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1984–1990, Chevrolet Camaro 1984–1990
- 85V169000Dec 20, 1985Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. Consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks…Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1983–1985, Chevrolet Camaro 1983–1985
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 13% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 11% |
| 1989 | 7 | 35% |
| 1988 | 4 | 40% |
| 1987 | 5 | 50% |
| 1986 | 13 | 68% |
| 1985 | 12 | 75% |
| 1984 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1984 Pontiac Firebird
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1984 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology