SeatsPart report

1997 Pontiac Firebird Seats 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 seats of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year.

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 head restraints on the rirebird trans am and Firebird formula models with optional uplevel seats will not stay adjusted. Since headrest posts are not notched, the head restraints slip back down to the tops of the seatbacks while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #524204, filed 1998-02

“Consumer tried ajusting head rest and found that when ajusting to up-down position, the head rest allows approx. 3 inches of space before it locks. The only locking position is a verticle position whereas when ajusting the hea drest would move almost off the seat then it will lock only to secure the head rest from falling off. Consumer has spoken to the head rest manufacturer for Pontiac in canada. Canada's manufacturer admitted to problem, and also sent consumer some part to see if it made a difference, the parts did not make a difference. …”

NHTSA complaint #817421, filed 1997-10

Seats: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2002	1	5%
2000	2	8%
1998	2	3%
1997	5	10%
1996	2	5%
1984	3	27%

Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird

Brakes
14 complaints Engine cooling
6 complaints Vehicle speed control
6 complaints Electrical system
5 complaints Fuel system
5 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints Air bags
4 complaints Exterior lighting
2 complaints Engine
1 complaints Other or unknown
1 complaints Body and structure
1 complaints Visibility (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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