1994 Pontiac Firebird Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 183,994miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 183,994 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Disc brakes missing backplate allowing rain to soak brakes resulting in drastically reduced braking power. Gm says it is an unfortunate side effect of such a high performance braking system. Condensation in distributor causes sputtering. Dealer offered $1000 retrofit to a vented distrubutor. Known big problem with optitronic ignition. General motors refused to cover under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #718170, filed 2000-02“Clutch keeps getting stuck in gear ,it will freeze ,will not be able to shift,cannot move. Has been to dealer 5 times. First four times dealer did nothing ,fifth time, dealer replaced whole clutch system. Out of warranty. Dealer has also replaced master cylinder due to it not engaging, however this did not help transmission problems, in reverse and second gear, transmission pops out of gear, dealer replaced shift boots and saw that the shift control was binding, there was a mechanical malfunction of the clutch. …”
NHTSA complaint #819730, filed 1997-12Related service bulletins
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 33% |
| 2001 | 8 | 33% |
| 2000 | 3 | 13% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 8 | 20% |
| 1995 | 18 | 21% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 17% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 3 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 22% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Firebird
17 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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