NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

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1996 Pontiac Firebird engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 171998

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles

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Oil leak causing oil fumes to enter the interior passenger area through the air vents.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 291996

Firebird

  • miles
Vehicle leaking oil. Changed oil filler cap stem, engine gasket twice, main crank seal, drive shaft, and manifold but but none of the replacement corrected the oil leak.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 041997

Firebird

  • miles
Driving vehicle about 25-30 mph, engine would shut down for no reason; would have to wait at least 1/2 hourr to 1 hour before starting again; took to dealership who could not find or fix the problem.

- Tilton, IL, USA

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problem #1

Mar 041997

Firebird

  • miles
Driving vehicle about 30 mph; engine shut down for no reason; had to wait 1/2 hour to 1 hour before trying to start vehicle again; took to dealer twice; could not find/fix problem.

- Tilton, IL, USA

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