Pontiac Firebird 1998
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 3-door/2-door hatchback.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 1G2 1G5 1G7 2G2 2G7 3G2 4G2 6G2 J87 JG2 JG7 KL2 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 16 - 17 MPG | 22 - 28 MPG | 423.19 - 493.72 g/mile |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD?
- The 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 28 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD is $2700.
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Where is the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD produced?
- The 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD is produced in Ste. Therese Quebec, Canada.
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Are there recalls for the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1998 Pontiac FIREBIRD, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
- 3.8L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 3.8L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
- 5.7L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 5.7L 8 cylinder 6-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Firebird/formula
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 84 Vehicle record id 14124 Model name (carline) Firebird/formula Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0196 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.9132 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Firebird/formula
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 84 Vehicle record id 14125 Model name (carline) Firebird/formula Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.3803 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 38.8143 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Firebird/formula
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 84 Vehicle record id 14126 Model name (carline) Firebird/formula Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.4585 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.9828 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Firebird/formula
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3500 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 84 Vehicle record id 14127 Model name (carline) Firebird/formula Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.2652 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.8297 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- Recalls - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vehicle recalls
- 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
- PIP4723F - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- PIP4723D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- 19NA273 - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on procedures to unlock delco radio with theftlock.
- PIC4696E - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- 17NA073 - EQUIPMENT: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- PIC4696D - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- PIP4723C - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- 17NA073 - EQUIPMENT: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- PIC4696C - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theft lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
- 00-00-89-027G - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the gm chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
- 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 05-06-04-035D - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- 00-00-89-027G - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the gm chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
- PIC4696B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- PIC4696A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- PIP4723B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- PIC5913 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
- 16NA260 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- 050604058 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
- 3561 - SUSPENSION:REAR: Rear suspension clunk noise. *tt
- 010844005A - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh
- 040601021 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
- 040731005 - POWER TRAIN: Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment. *tt
- 3188 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click noise. *eh
- 3056 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light with a P0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt
- 3144 - TIRES: Slight pull left or right, tire wander. *tc updated 6/4/10. *pe
- 3060 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: The engine does not stall when performing a P1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the P1870 diagnostic test listed. 4l60e or 4l65e tr
- 3020 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: 6sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt
- 3027 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Hard clutch pedal and/or hydraulic system failure after servicing the pressure plate. *tt
- 01119A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. Also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt
- 01599 - POWER TRAIN: 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt
- 030730056 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
- 030604060 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on new spark plugs and gapping. Various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt
- 030604005 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Revised diagnostic trouble code P0230. *tt
- 020844019 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Revised audio system diagnostics. *tt
- 020601029 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Needle bearings found in oil pan. *tt
- 990523006 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint y2102472 may exhibit a squealing type noise that is coming from the front brakes during a light to moderate brake apply. *tt
- 990523002A - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Subject regarding rear brake groan / chirp noise during brake apply on vehicles built prior to vin y2111896. *tt
- 99057 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Special policy adjustment regarding spark plug wire replacement. *tt
- 990867002A - STRUCTURE:BODY: Customers may comment on a ticking noise from the roof near the lock pillar. *tt
- 99057 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Special policy adjustment for spark plug wire replacement on vehicles equipped with 3.8l engine. *tt
- 020730024A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT: Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 010730023B - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code P1870 set. *tt
- 020604023A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (commonly referred to as spark knock) usually worse during acceleration and / or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. *tt
- 020604023 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (spark knock) during acceleration and / or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code P0332 set. *tt
- 020866006 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP: Some customers may comment that the fuel cap tether is detached from the vehicle. *tt
- 020844003 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Some owners may comment on a buzz or rattle sound from the door panel or rear quarter panel trim speaker locations. *tt
- 040202 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Customer complaints of smoke in lens, water in lens, cracks in the lens, fog or moisture in the lens. *tt
- 020731001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding clutch pedal return spring breaks or scraping noise when clutch pedal applied (replace clutch pedal return spring) *jg
- 010857009 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some customers may comment that the rear floor or the trunk is wet. *tt
- 010730023A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code P1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
- 010864003A - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Some customers may comment that the window motor is noisy going up or down. *tt
- 010730023 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et
- 010730021 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt
- 010858002 - STRUCTURE:BODY: This bulletin contains information on various windnoise / water leak conditions. *tt
- 010730020 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt
- 010730012 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information pertaining to the new control valve body, spacer plate and gaskets for the 4l60-e automatic transmission. *tt
- 010730007 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: This bulletin is to inform dealers of the release of a new torque converter bolt for certain transmissions. *tt
- 180900 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where either the left or the right quarter trim panel pulls away and will not stay attached to the dual lock. *tt
- 000730022B - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh
- 010864003 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Information regarding window motor noise. *jb
- 000857004 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Some customers may comment that when the rear hatch is opened, water runs out of one or both front lower corners. *tt
- 0008110004 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some vehicles may exhibit rear quarter trim gaps to the b-pillar. *tt
- 831512 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: On some convertible models, the convertible top mechanism binds or stops when halfway open or closed. *tt
- 000601008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: Some customers may comment on a squeak / chirp noise coming from the accessory drive serpentine belt on vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint y2107225. *tt
- 990604037 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs
- 990730013 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some customers may comment about the service engine soon light illuminating. *tt
- 990138001 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Subject regarding the air conditioner (a/c) compressor failure during agressive engine accelerations. *tt
- 990867002 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some coupe style vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise from roof panel near sides. *tt
- 990601007 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Exhibiting a squeak noise coming from the engine or accessory drive while engine is running. *tt
- 990604007 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some customers may comment on an illuminated malfunction indicator light. *tt
- 98047 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Experiencing exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *yc
- 98047A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Subject pertaining to exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *yc
- 98876518 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Subject regarding on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements (re-flash calibration). *yc
- 98022 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Vehicles equipped with 5.7l engines may have an exhaust gas leak between the spark plug(s) and the cylinder head because of improper machining of the cylinder head. *tt
- 98022 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Vehicles equipped with 5.7l (ls1) engines may have an exhaust gas leak between the spark plug(s) and the cylinger head. *yc
- 98876123 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Some vehicles experience an accessory drive belt slip, squeal and/or squeak. *yc
- 970801738134 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE: Anti-theft alarm may sound after vehicle gets wet. *yc
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| DisplacementCC | 3800.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 231.89022755998 |
| DisplacementL | 3.8 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Manufacturer | FLT |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Injection Type | Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Make | PONTIAC |
| MakeID | 536 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Manufacturer Id | 984 |
| Model | Firebird |
| ModelID | 8986 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| NCSA Body Type | 3-door/2-door hatchback |
| NCSA Make | Pontiac |
| NCSA Model | Firebird/Trans AM |
| Other Engine Info | Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick |
| Plant City | STE. THERESE |
| Plant Company Name | NA-GM Corp |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | Convertible |
| VIN | 2G2FS22K1W2207023 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20120222 |
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. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20050304 |
Bought the car in jan. Of 98, and didn't have any problems with it until 700 miles. That is when the gas pedal stuck for the first time. It went to the floor and i didn't have any control over it. Luckily i was on a rural road and shut the car off and it stopped. It happened 2 times after that, one time taking me 100 mph. The final time i was in heavy traffic and had no choice but to put it in neutral, which blew my motor and cost me 4000 to replace. I would appreciate some help because this is a life threating problem. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030914 |
Last year i had the same problem. The right headlight motor broke. I couldnt afford to fix it. I got it fixed in july 03. Now in september 03 the left is gone. Im very upset with this. Dont you think gm could make something last longer then 4 or 5 years? I cant afford this. I just put over $3,ooo into this car between tire rods brakes,headlights, new passenger mirror, universal joints,everything is going all at once give me a break. Im 24 and i have owned an 87 & 95 firebird besides this one. I love the car but something needs to be done with how long stuff lasts in it. Melony mcneaney
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020909 |
The tire rim is cutting into tire. Dealer notified. *mr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020715 |
Consumer stated that the wheels rim base failed (tire size p235 55 r16). *yh
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020708 |
Harsh 1-2 upshift, engine check light has happened several times and cannot trace problem. Cd player quit working soon after warranty expired
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020414 |
Battery is linking into wiring harness, and is hard to start motor.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011007 |
Rear tail light has a design flaw. It allows moisture inside the tail light and has caused problems with numerous replacement bulbs and a build-up of moisture. I feel if this continues, it will eventually damage the entire electrical system. The inside of the tail light cover appears very dark, almost as if the tail light bulb is burned out, therefore causing law enforcement to follow and watch my every move on some instances.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010930 |
Dt*: the contact stated water was seeping into the right rear taillight from rain corroding the reflective materials in the tail light, which diminished the illumination. The service dealer was notified. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 12/1/2006 - *nm
Common OBD-II Error Codes
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G2FS22K6W2202237 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FV22G7W2213332 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FS22K1W2207023 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FS22K5W2201046 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FV32G4W2227081 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FV22G2W2222472 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FV32G3W2228948 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FS22K5W2201225 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FV32G4W2203492 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FS22K5W2205808 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |
| 2G2FS32KXW2207656 | 1998 | Firebird | STE. THERESE QUEBEC, CANADA |