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Vehicle
1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula/Trans Am
VIN
2G2FV22G7W2209636
Body Style
Coupe 2 Door
Country of Manufacture
Canada Review the Vehicle History Records below for details on the following potential problem areas with this vehicle:
Vehicle Description 2G2FV22G7W2209636
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Title Check
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Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found
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Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found
Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found
Junk No Junk Records Found
Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found
Salvage No Salvage Records Found
Problem Check
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NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found
Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found
Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found
Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found
Manufaturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufaturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found
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Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found
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Vehicle Information
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Vehicle History Records
We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 20 records for this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM. Note the highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle.
Date Location Mileage Description
1998-01-27 rushville, IN 12 title
1998-01-27 rushville, IN registration event/renewal
1998-02-23 rushville, IN registration event/renewal
1999-02-26 rushville, IN registration event/renewal
2000-02-25 rushville, IN registration event/renewal
2001-02-28 rushville, IN registration event/renewal
2001-04-20 knightstown, IN 62779 title
2001-04-20 knightstown, IN registration event/renewal
2001-04-28 knightstown, IN title
2001-06-27 knightstown, IN registration event/renewal
2002-07-01 avon, IN registration event/renewal
2002-12-20 indianapolis, IN 94292 title
2003-01-14 central region, 94292 reported at auto auction
2003-03-07 sanford, MI 94000 title
2003-03-07 sanford, MI registration event/renewal
2003-05-30 sanford, MI 94327 title
2004-03-04 mount pleasant, MI 101982 title
2004-03-04 mount pleasant, MI registration event/renewal
2004-10-07 saginaw, MI 113635 title
2004-10-07 saginaw, MI registration event/renewal
Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary)
Description Full Definition
Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV.
Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV.
Auction Odometer Reading Vehicle reported the vehicle's odometer reading is from auto auction.
Highlights from our Editors' Review of the 1993-2002 Pontiac Firebird
The following summary includes recall and trouble spot information for several model years of this vehicle. Only information labeled "1993-2002" applies to this vehicle.
Consumer Guide Rating
Best Buy
Pros
Acceleration (V-8s), Steering/handling, Antilock brakes
Cons
Fuel economy (V-8s), Ride, Noise, Rear-seat room, Entry/exit, Rear visibility Road Test Scores
Performance 5
Fuel Economy 2
Ride Quality 2
Quietness 2
Interior Room 2
Cargo Capacity 3
Insurance Costs 1
(all scores out of 5)
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test, Driver 4
Crash Test, Passenger 5
(all scores out of 5)
Recalls
Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on these items.
1994 : Misrouted V8 fuel line may contact "air" check valve; heat could damage line.
1995 : Lower coupling of steering intermediate shaft could loosen and rotate, resulting in loss of control.
1997 : Seatbelt retractors on some cars can lock-up on slopes.
1999 : Clutch master cylinder on a few cars may have incorrect retaining ring, preventing disengagement when clutch pedal is depressed.
2002 : Welds near the lower driver's-side door hinge do not meet specifications.
Trouble Spots
Check for these possible problems when test-driving and inspecting this vehicle.
Brake noise : Rear brake squeal can be eliminated by replacing the brake pads with revised ones. (1993-94)
Doors : The power door locks may not operate due to a rubber bumper falling off of the actuator arm. (1994-95)
Manual transmission : Manual transmissions tend to pop out of gear in cold weather until the interior warms up. (1993-94)
Starter : The starter may keep running after the engine starts, or the key is turned off, due to a short in the wiring. (1995)
Transmission leak : Fluid may leak from the pump body on 4L60-E transmissions due to the pump bushing walking out of the valve body. (1995-96)
Vehicle shake : Cars with the 5.7-liter engine may vibrate at highway speeds, which can be corrected by replacing the driveshaft with an aluminum shaft (although this usually results in axle noise becoming more apparent). (1993-96)
Repair Costs
Wondering what it will cost to fix this car if something goes wrong? Here are some commonly repaired items on all cars and how much it would cost to fix each item on a 1993-2002 Pontiac Firebird. (Note: this information is general and does not represent repairs that the specific vehicle listed may require.)
Commonly Repaired Item Typical
Replacement
Cost
A/C Compressor $535
Alternator $290
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $775
Brakes $255
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $755
Exhaust System $470
Radiator $410
Shocks and/or Struts $595
Timing Chain or Belt $330
Universal Joints $200

