3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,086 miles

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problem #2

Aug 082004

Firebird 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,172 miles
My service engine soon light keeps coming on (steady and flashing). All in less than 2 months I have had to replace the battery, path lock sensor and ignition cylinder, remote alarms and keys, spark plug wires, clean fuel injectors, replace serpentine belt and upgraded my gas octane in a V6. And now the stupid service engine soon light is on again and the engine is hesitating and the bearings on pulleys are making a noise (after replacing the serpentine belt). I have receipts for all of it so far. I am going tonight to read the code for what is wrong now!!!!! also I had previously replaced the alternator, my radio volume knob has never worked correctly, and my low traction light comes on every time I hit a puddle of water. This car is a lemon.

- Garland, TX, USA

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problem #1

Oct 302000

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles
Vehicle has been serviced 4 times within past year for alternator, electrical power drop off upon release of accelerator and or braking. Problem causes interior and exterior lights to dim 50% and alternator gauge needle falls way into caution zone. I've been informed at last repair service, 10-20-00, tsb 43-64-07A states this problem is normal for Firebirds. I don't buy that.

- Florence, KY, USA

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