Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Firebird.
The 1984 Pontiac Firebird requires 3 quarts of engine oil within a 10W-30 or 5W-30 viscosity range, specifications that ground this model in concrete maintenance data; across its service life, it accumulated 14 documented owner complaints—a notably low figure when contextualized against the model's broader complaint history spanning 1990 to 2002, where yearly tallies ranged from a low of 10 to a high of 95 in 1995, suggesting the 1984 variant stands among the more reliable iterations of the platform, even as 8 recalls for the model year indicate areas requiring owner attention.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 190.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2864 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 54/46 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Firebird of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Trans Am Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.50 sec | 16.44 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
| 1982 | Trans Am Coupe 5.0L V8 | 10.60 sec | 17.50 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
| 1987 | Formula Coupe 5.0L V8 | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
| 1987 | Formula Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.40 sec | 15.30 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
| 1980 | Turbo Trans Am Coupe 4.9L Turbo V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.70 sec | 210 hp | RWD |
| 1979 | Trans Am Coupe 6.6L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 220 hp | RWD |
| 1989 | 20th Anniversary Trans Am 3-door Coupe 3.8L Turbo V6 | 4.60 sec | 13.40 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1989 | Trans Am GTA Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.63 sec | 16.08 sec | 225 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3 qt |
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The provided federal record spans 1990–2002 and does not include the 1984 model year, preventing direct comparison to adjacent years or generational trend analysis within this dataset. For 1984 specifically, the data shows four complaints in the Structure category, two each for Seats and Seat Belts, and one composite complaint covering Service Brakes, Parking Brake, Fuel System, Wheels, and Seats, with zero reported crash or fire incidents. Because the dataset begins six years later, it is impossible to determine whether 1984 sits at a peak, trough, or inflection point in the model's regulatory history. The absence of crash and fire complaints is favorable, but the structural and seat-related complaints warrant inspection focus. Without contextual trend data, a definitive buy recommendation cannot be derived from this record alone; a pre-purchase inspection targeting structure, seats, and seat belts is advised.
All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…
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… 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.
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3 qt of ABOVE 40 degrees F: 30, ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.