1986 Pontiac Firebird Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 68%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 1986 Pontiac Firebird, 68% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Consumer received recall 90v105000 concerning active restraint: belt buckles: recall repairs were done, but the problem recurred. Dealer has charged the consumer for doing the recall repairs for the second time.”
NHTSA complaint #10079827, filed 2004-06, 2,000 miles“The 2 dealerships that I contacted said that campaign id# 90v105000 does not include my particular vehicle, and that they dont have just the buckles in stock I dont see how that is possible and we cannot drive the car safely or legally due to this!!!!!.”
NHTSA complaint #721901, filed 2000-04“In 1994, the passenger side seat belt stopped working. The belt would no longer clip, therefore rendering it useless. I brought the car to be serviced at a locall Pontiac dealership three times, and was told they needed to order a part. The seat belt was never fixed. I then brought it to another dealership, and was told to bring it back to the original one. There I was told that the recall was no longer in effect. I saw your website in motor trend magazine and decided to find out if this was true. …”
NHTSA complaint #705399, filed 1999-04“I'm amazed to find this site and find that about a dozen defects/recalls have been issued on my Firebird and I have never received anything from Pontiac! While this has been the best car I've ever had, it appears now that I've spent way too much money on known defects! Why are owners not apprised of these problems? I've had trouble with the A/C, the seatbelts, the fuel injectors, the rear hydraulics for the hatch, starter, ignition, etc., etc. Is there any recourse at this late date? I really want to keep my car, but I'm having a hard time finding someone qualified to work on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #723422, filed 2000-05“Recall # 09v105000 interior system:active restraints:belt buckles; even though owner has a recall notice, dealer has stated that they are not able to perform repairs because recall number has been dropped from the system. Recall notice states that repairs will be made anytime during the life of the vehicle. The seat belt buckle on the passenger's side is broken.”
NHTSA complaint #851117, filed 1999-10Related 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
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 1986 Pontiac Firebird
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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