1985 Pontiac Firebird Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 75%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1985 Pontiac Firebird, 75% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Upon receiving my 1985 Pontiac Firebird, the seat belts have not been working properly. The retracting belt in the ceiling will not retract back into the unit on both sides and the plastic on the locking piece next to the seat is destroyed by uv rays. The locking part does not work. There is a possible recall on this car NHTSA campaign id number: 85v169000 and 90v105000 but when I call GM, they ask for my VIN and then tell me that they have no recall on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10141452, filed 2005-11“Vehicle is within the remedy scope for recall 90v105000 subject: interior systems: active restraints: belt buckles. Manufacturer has no record of the recall, and will not authorize the dealer to perform any repairs until recall is verified. Consumer does have a copy of the rcall notice that was sent by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10034377, filed 2003-10“Dt: the contact states there are two NHTSA recalls campaign 85v169000 and 91v055000 concerning the front seat belt webbing and parking brake. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recalls, but it is not included in the recalls due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10143433, filed 2005-11“Driver's side and passenger's side shoulder belts don't work. Driver's side shoulder belt won't hook at all, and passenger's side shoulder seat belt is hard to hook in, it would come apart.”
NHTSA complaint #836641, filed 1999-04“While driving about 10 MPH slid and went to the crub and the passenger seat belt had unlocked and the spring from the seat belt was found on the floor. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #977569, filed 1996-01Related 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 1985 Pontiac Firebird
4 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 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