Known Recalls

Model year record

1987 Pontiac Fiero

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 29 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V104000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
102,162
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-23
Owners notified
1990-08-06

Defect description

PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

Safety risk

AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V232000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
244,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-12-28
Owners notified
1990-07-03

Defect description

DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

Safety risk

AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Engine2133,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 1986 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1988 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.