Pontiac Firebird recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 69 owner complaints for the Pontiac Firebird (model years 2000–2002). The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (15 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (24), 2000 (24) and 2002 (21). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (21).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac Firebird model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 3 of 3 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 3 of 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 3 of 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 3 of 3 | |
| Power train | 6 | 3 of 3 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V381000 | Dec 12, 2001 | Structure: frame and members | 2002 | 897 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 4 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.