1995 Pontiac Firebird Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 21%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Pontiac Firebird, 21% of the 84 complaints for this model year. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During initial 3 yr/36,000 miles warranty period the vehicle was in the shop 5 or more times for the iginition problem. It intermittently will not start. The total ignition and keys, clutch switch were replaced, and eventually I thought the problem was corrected when the security module was replaced at around 37,000 miles. In the last 2 days the iginition has failed approximately 20 times, and worked correctly about 10 times. I have not yet taken it to the dealer. I was hoping to find it was a recurrent problem that you had a record on, and I could finally get it resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #703025, filed 1999-02“While driving the vehicle started losing power and vehicle stalled. Pulled over and raised the hood, and saw flames coming from the engine. A nearby driver helped to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The manufacturer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #829582, filed 1998-10“Diagnostic trouble code #29, air pump fuse and wiring are not adequate to prevent fuse from blowing. Fuse blows after engine goes into closed loop operation. Air pump does not work after this, causing check engine light to appear.”
NHTSA complaint #703128, filed 1999-02“Ignition system failure caused vehicle to stall at any given moment, the failure would also cause all electronical components to be inoperative, dealer found a short in the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #785138, filed 2000-12“Vehicle ignition shuts down without warning. Incidents have occured in a variety of situations (from a stop, at highway speeds while in cruise, while accelerating, etc.). Dash indications are a”
NHTSA complaint #700124, filed 1998-10Related service bulletins
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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 1995 Pontiac Firebird
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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.
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