1995 Pontiac Firebird electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1995 Pontiac Firebird — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ignition system failure caused vehicle to stall at any given moment, the failure would also cause all electronical components to be inoperative, dealer found a short in the ignition. *slc”
filed Feb 6, 2001
“While driving the vehicle started losing power and vehicle stalled. Pulled over and raised the hood, and saw flames coming from the engine. A nearby driver helped to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak”
filed Mar 25, 1999
“1995 pontiac firebird wiring harness caught on fire while driving.*mr the fire caused minor damage to the vehicle. *nm”
filed Apr 15, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Firebird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird | 7 | 33% |
| 2001 Firebird | 8 | 33% |
| 2000 Firebird | 3 | 13% |
| 1999 Firebird | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 Firebird | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 Firebird | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 Firebird | 8 | 20% |
| 1994 Firebird | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 Firebird | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 Firebird | 3 | 11% |
| 1989 Firebird | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 Firebird | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Pontiac Firebird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.