10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Sep 042002

Firebird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 20 mph and neither air bag deployed. Manufacturer was notified. Consumer stated that the anti lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle during the accident.

- Lawrwnceville, GA, USA

problem #2

Nov 121997

Firebird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was crossing a railroad track and both air bags deployed without any warning. The vehicle was traveling about 15mph when the air bage deployed..

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 071997

Firebird Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in 55 mph frontal collision. Driver lost control and hit a concrete wall with front of car, and then swung around of the driver's side and hit the same wall. Both driver's/ or passenger's air bags did not deploy, causing occupants to be injured.

- Exton, PA, USA