1997 Pontiac Firebird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 1 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 gas gauge reads 3/4 full when the tank is actually 1/2 full. The gauge reads 1/2 full when actually 1/4 full. Gauge reads 1/4 full when empty. Pontiac is aware of the problem but will not correct it, of remedy it for customers. Pontiac should remove gas gauge from dash board since the system is this faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #733928, filed 2000-10“Fuel leakage ; leakage occurred in fuel line that is attached to fuel injector. Consumer noticed problem when coming outside to vehicle, and smelling the gasoline. Contacted dealership, and problem is not fixed yet.”
NHTSA complaint #877913, filed 2001-01“Owner filled the vehicle and forgot to replace the cap. Within one mile of driving, the gas tank was on fire. The fire department stated that the most likely cause was gas spilling out of the tank and running down the side of the vehicle onto the exhaust.”
NHTSA complaint #537541, filed 1998-06“While driving vehicle on highway, began to smell gas inside the vehicle, had to pull over and looked underneath the hood and gas was flooding over the engine, the next time it happened gas was leaking from underneath the vehicle on the driver's side.”
NHTSA complaint #816000, filed 1997-09Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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 1997 Pontiac Firebird
14 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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