1991 Pontiac Firebird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 30%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Pontiac Firebird, 30% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,650 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 1991 Pontiac Firebird. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the souder joint was fractured which, allowed fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10609960, filed 2014-07, 135,000 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Pontiac Firebird. The contact stated that the first time he placed fuel in the vehicle, gasoline began to leak and fumes were present. The dealer stated that there were no recalls that applied to his VIN. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id numbers 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage: tank assembly:filler pipe and cap) and 06e043000 (fuel system: gasoline). The current mileage was 61,231 and failure mileage was 60,230. Update 10/01/08 the gas tank filler neck seam at the tank leaked gas. Updated 10/03/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10239565, filed 2008-08, 60,230 miles“The contact stated that there was a gasoline smell coming from the vehicle while it was parked in the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Upon inspection the mechanic found a leak coming from the gasoline filler pipe. There is a NHTSA campaign id #94v077000, regarding the gasoline: storage tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired. Updated 3/20/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10149284, filed 2006-02, 68,300 milesRelated recalls
- 94V077000Apr 25, 1994The fuel filler neck solder joint can develop cracks or pin hole leaks, which does not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the cracks and…Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1991–1992, Chevrolet Camaro 1991–1992
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 17 | 29% |
| 1993 | 2 | 11% |
| 1992 | 8 | 30% |
| 1991 | 8 | 30% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Firebird
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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