1995 Pontiac Firebird Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Pontiac Firebird, 13% of the 84 complaints for this model year. 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 smog pump blows the fuse, the cooling fans and check engine light comes on. The dealership charged nearly $500.00 to replace the pump, wiring, and fuse. They fixed the problem using bigger rated wire and fuse, which usually means original parts were not addequate. I am going to contact GM's corporate offices about this problem. If the t.s.b. Calls for fixing the problem with bigger rated wire and fuse, then GM knows it is possibly a design defect. I think this should be under a recall or an emissions warranty of some kind.”
NHTSA complaint #722664, filed 2000-05“While driving through puddles the single drive belt consistently slips losing powersteering, AC and alternator function. The belt does come back on line, but the loss of power steering has resulted in the safety problem of several near crashes. If my wife had been driving she would not have been able to control the vehicle. The vehicle can not be driven with assurance and safety during rain storms.”
NHTSA complaint #757473, filed 2002-01“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“Cracked head at 65000 miles? I have seen now 20 diffent owners posted on web sites with the same problem at even lower miles....and GM does not respond to complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #760142, filed 2002-04“Transmission has failed once and been rebuilt, still have problems with it. Engine has has multiple leaks including the rear main seal, the head gasket and the manifold. Antena no longer retracts.”
NHTSA complaint #725195, filed 2000-07Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10012148Jun 1, 2004New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
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 1995 Pontiac Firebird
18 complaintsBrakes
15 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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