1995 Pontiac Firebird Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Pontiac Firebird, 12% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,700 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On my way home from work about 1 am,coming around some curves, that I had come around a hundred times before, went to curve left and the car steered right, went into ditch, hit a driveway culvert and tore the tire off the rim and destroyed the rim. Didnt realize anything major was wrong till I got the tire changed and went to go home, the car was pulling to the right really hard, got it up to the shop and they said the subframe was bent in a few places. They said ir would cost about $1600.00 to $2000.00 to fix it, well I don't have that kinda money to be able to do that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172836, filed 2006-11, 147,700 miles“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“While driving at 55 MPH on wet pavement vehicle started spinning around, then lost control, resulting in a collision/injuries. No prior indication that incident would occur. Dealer contacted, and stated the car was totalled and no repaiirs done.”
NHTSA complaint #829451, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 95V046000Mar 22, 1995The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1995, Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 10 | 12% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Firebird
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 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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