10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,032 miles

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problem #5

Aug 162006

Firebird 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
: the contact stated upon entering the vehicle, a burning odor was detected. The contact opened the trunk and noticed a beach towel had two burn marks on it. The towel was moved and the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.

- Swansea, MA, USA

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problem #4

May 102002

Firebird 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,580 miles
Electrical power trunk and convertible top. The vehicle caught on fire. It was determined the fire started in the trunk. The housing over the convertible top had burned up. The vehicle was totaled.

- Scituate, MA, USA

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problem #3

May 012003

Firebird 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,000 miles
Turn signals operate sporadically, whether standing or moving. This has been happening for approximately 3 months and the dealer found nothing wrong.

- Marina, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 062002

Firebird 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,580 miles
A fire started in the trunk of the vehicle. Scc

- Pasadena , CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 052002

Firebird 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
Headlamps will flicker intermittantly when driving. Dealership is unable to duplicate problem.

- Moraine, OH, USA

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