1983 Pontiac Firebird Base
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- Photo: 1987 Pontiac Firebird, front left (2022 Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Firebird (5023309286) by Robert Stinnett from St. Peters, Missouri, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Firebird 1991 Seite by Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Pontiac Firebird, rear left (2022 Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Firebird Interior Dash (5022696883) by Robert Stinnett from St. Peters, Missouri, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Pontiac Firebird Base is a 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Firebird measures 190.5 inches long on a 101.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L (151 cu in) Iron Duke I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 49.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Pontiac Firebird Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Pontiac FIREBIRD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 24, 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign 07E088000
Apr 11, 1991 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence: PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
NHTSA campaign 91V055000
Dec 20, 1985 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 85V169000
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Pontiac FIREBIRD
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Pontiac FIREBIRD. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.