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1979 Pontiac Firebird

Based on reports from 2 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And CapHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap issues.

!Inspect the Visibility:power Window Devices And ControlsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap1 (50%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (50%)

1979 Pontiac Firebird: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1979 Pontiac Firebird, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1979 Pontiac Firebird, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

07E088000Nov 2007

EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

79V142000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.

80V108000Aug 1980

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO BACK OFF, RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Firebird is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1979 Pontiac Firebird: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1979 Pontiac Firebird?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1979 Pontiac Firebird is related to the fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1979 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1979 Pontiac Firebird problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1979 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?
Yes, the 1979 Pontiac Firebird has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Firebird problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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