Fourth generation · LT1/LS1 F-body · 1993–2002

1994Pontiac Firebird


The final Firebird — rounded composite-panel styling, the LT1 (1993–1997) then LS1 (1998–2002) V8 in the Trans Am and Formula, and the WS6 Ram Air package. Production ended August 30, 2002.

Fourth generation · LT1/LS1 F-body

1994 Pontiac Firebird — exact-model-year car

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Start here

What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 1994 Pontiac Firebird model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Documented lineup

Find your exact 1994 Firebird

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

1factory configurations
Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified

These source-backed records identify published body, engine, and transmission combinations. Exact pairings do not by themselves assert that every factory option or special edition is represented.

1versions shown

The 1994 model year

Overview

Pontiac's 1994 factory literature documents Firebird, Firebird Formula, Trans Am as the marketed Firebird models, with 2 distinct engine applications. This fourth-generation record keeps the model, engine, body, and transmission boundaries tied to the exact year instead of carrying adjacent-year options forward.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.4L V6
  • 5.7L LT1 V8
Transmissions
Five-speed manual (V6), Six-speed manual (V8), Four-speed automatic
Body styles
Coupe, Convertible

Year over year

What changed

  • The verified 1994 roster contains 3 marketed model lines; appearance packages and engine options are not promoted as standalone models without a printed factory pairing.
  • The fourth-generation coupe and convertible share model names but retain body- and powertrain-specific parts and service applicability.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • The source-backed year-level inventory includes Firebird, Firebird Formula, Trans Am without manufacturing unsupported trim-by-engine cross-products.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Verify the VIN engine code, transmission, emissions label, body, and build date before ordering parts; shared displacement does not establish the induction system or service application.
  • Inspect cooling, fuel and ignition systems, hatch or convertible seals, electrical accessories, collision repair, corrosion, and modification quality on any survivor.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 1994 Firebird on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1994 Pontiac Firebird. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
6
Factory intervals
5
Fitment-scoped
6
Exact references
1

Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1994 · United States

    Published interval: 3,000 mi / 5,000 km / 3 months · Schedule I severe service; whichever comes first.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, pages 241–244 — Schedule I/II · checked

    Schedule II normal service

    Applies to: 1994 · United States

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,500 km / 12 months · Oil every interval; filter at the first and every other oil change.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, page 244 — Schedule II · checked

  • Engine accessory drive belt

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1994 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 50,000 km / 24 months · Inspect; replace as needed.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, pages 242 and 244 — item 4 · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1994 · 3.4L L32 V6 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 50,000 km · Replace.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, pages 242 and 244 — item 7 · checked

    5.7L LT1 V8

    Applies to: 1994 · 5.7L LT1 V8 · United States

    Published interval: 100,000 mi / 166,000 km · Replace.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, pages 242 and 244 — item 7 · checked

  • Engine air cleaner filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1994 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 50,000 km · Replace; service more often in dusty conditions.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, page 247 — item 9 · checked

  • Automatic transmission fluid and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1994 · United States

    Published interval: 100,000 mi / 166,000 km · Normal service; manual-transmission fluid has no scheduled replacement.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, page 247 — item 6 · checked

    Automatic transmission severe service

    Applies to: 1994 · United States

    Published interval: 15,000 mi / 25,000 km · Heavy hot-city, mountainous, trailer-towing, taxi, police, or delivery use.

    Source: General Motors — 1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual · Maintenance Schedule, page 247 — item 6 · checked

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Manufacturer-catalog fitment scoped to the exact engine row in the Firebird application table.

    Baldwin B43-S cataloged fitment

    This manufacturer application record establishes filter fitment only; it does not alter the separately sourced service schedule.

    Applies to: 1994 · 3.4-liter V6 · United States · Baldwin's exact 1994 Firebird V6-207 (3.4L), VIN S row assigns B43-S; confirm the engine code and installed filter before ordering.

    Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 599, Pontiac 1994 Firebird V6-207 (3.4L), VIN S row — Lube — B43-S · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. Pontiac Motor Division — 1994 factory Firebird literature

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