1992 Pontiac Firebird Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Pontiac Firebird, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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 1992 Pontiac Firebird. With the gear in drive and the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The wheels began smoking due to the fact that the brake pedal was still depressed. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and shut off the ignition. The following day, he took the vehicle to a shop and was informed by the mechanic that the electronic control module failed. They replaced the ECM and there had not been any further occurrences. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 54,000. Updated 4/25/08”
NHTSA complaint #10223708, filed 2008-04, 50,000 miles“Recall 92v154 000/ automatic transmission : vehicle experienced shift control cable separation. Recall repairs were done. But, problem reoccurred. Dealer refused to repair unless cost was picked up by consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #857435, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 92V154000Oct 23, 1992The automatic transmission shift control cable can separate.Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1992, Chevrolet Camaro 1992
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 19% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 17% |
| 1995 | 11 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Firebird
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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