1994 Pontiac Firebird Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 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.
“The car engine caught on fire is the major thing, but also you could always hear noises from the wheels got them inspected twice and the people said nothing was wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10135716, filed 2005-09, 80,000 miles“When driving in wet conidtions and water splashes underneath vehicle all power steering goes out, steering locks up,engine check gauges die out,causing loss of control.system goes back on in about 5-20 seconds. Vehicle will make loud squeaky noise when gauges goes back on. Dealer has changed serpentine belt 4- 5 times, defect is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #820128, filed 1997-12“Noticed service buletin number 476126 NHTSA item number sb037092 in relation to automobile problem. Currently awaiting repair. Originally dealership tried to remedy problem by retorquing oil pan bolts.”
NHTSA complaint #703160, filed 1999-02“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
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 24% |
| 2001 | 4 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 12% |
| 1996 | 6 | 15% |
| 1995 | 11 | 13% |
| 1994 | 7 | 12% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Firebird
17 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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