1994 Pontiac Firebird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 29%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 29% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 8 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“Gas cap failure in normal use on 1994 Pontiac Firebird formula (v8 engine ). (1) threaded portion of gas cap, part that threads into the filler tube, became swollen thru normal use (exposure to normal gasoline vapors), to the point where the cap wouold no longer thread properly and seal. (2) since the cap could not be properly threaded into the filler tube, the gas tank lost proper presurization/vacuum and this affected gasoline vapor recovery from the tank and ultimately, while the engine was running, from the vapor canister. Gasoline vapors were present in my garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100748, filed 2004-11, 100,000 miles“I was driving down I-4 when car seem to lose power, so I took next available exit. I shut the ignition off, heard what sounded like a backfire. At that moment of shut off smoke started from under the hood, both sides and then into the inside of my car. I and passerby's tried to extinguish fire but it was to hot and hopeless. Fire dept. Arrived very quickly but the front of my car is cooked. Please help me, the car was running perfectly right to that point! I noticed several other fires. This must be a defect, thank you merry knutson”
NHTSA complaint #709475, filed 1999-08“Nhtsa#93-v-199-000: fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the air check valve. The high temperatures from the air check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10024357, filed 2003-06“The consumer had just parked the vehicle when he noticed flames shooting from under the hood. Lifted hood & noticed fluid dripping from hose (hot air hose below fuel line) was in flames. Put the flames out. The engine was burnt .recall 93v199000.”
NHTSA complaint #841202, filed 1999-06Related recalls
- 93V199000Dec 1, 1993The fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "air" check valve. The high temperatures from the "air" check valve could allow…Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1994, Chevrolet Camaro 1994
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 1994 Pontiac Firebird
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 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