1989 Pontiac Firebird Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 35%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Pontiac Firebird, 35% of the 20 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Nhtsa campaign id number: 90v105000 my car was inspected at the first dealer service and found that the buckles were ok. The nature of this defect is that the car and interior need to be exposed to direct sun light and elevated interior temperatures, this car has little sun exposure (about 12 days a year) untill 2 years ago, now it is stored out side and now this defect has occurred. A local dealership said it is no longer covered by this recall. What are my options on getting this repaired?? Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #702138, filed 1999-01“Consumer is requesting information in regards to recall concerns for 1989 Firebird . The seat belt does not retract properly leaving an enormous amount of slack.”
NHTSA complaint #10120394, filed 2005-04“While driving stopped short to avoid collision, was rear ended at approx. 25mph; upon impact, shoulder/lap belt failed to retract enough. Also, female portion (plastic cover) buckle assembly cracked in half, driver sustained head injury as result.”
NHTSA complaint #812531, filed 1997-05Related 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 1989 Pontiac Firebird
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
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