1998 Pontiac Firebird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Pontiac Firebird, 6% of the 63 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.
“Fuel lines on this car are non-metallic. Apparently, some sharp-toothed critter bit the line causing a fuel leak as confirmed by the independent service center indicated on the uploaded invoice. There was no warning. I noticed a puddle under the differential. Replacement lines are no longer available from manufacturer. Problem must be known because repair kits (see invoice) are available. Best solution is replacement of existing nylon lines with metallic lines (as should have been done when the car was first manufactured). …”
NHTSA complaint #11479174, filed 2022-08“Slow leak of gasoline coming from rear of car didn't notice it but I could smell gas when the car was turned on the rear was smoking but not from the exhaust then fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10498362, filed 2013-02Related 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 1998 Pontiac Firebird
28 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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