2001 Pontiac Firebird
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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None on file
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Complaints per year
2001: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 84 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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Electrical power trunk and convertible top. The vehicle caught on fire. It was determined the fire started in the trunk. The housing over the convertible top had burned up. The vehicle was totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-03
A fire started in the trunk of the vehicle. Scc
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-30
Service brakes
7 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Exterior lighting
5 of 24 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch and headlights.
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Front turn signals go out every few weeks. The problem is the design of the socket, which is not sealed well causing the socket to short out. I have replaced the socket and light-bulbs multiple times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-11
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Excessive oil consumption - approximately 1QUART of oil is consumed every 1000 miles. Electrical - during acceleration the left front headlight shorts out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-29
Power train
3 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing torque converter and automatic transmission.
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When car is sitting still and in park or neutral there is a vibration thru out car @ 2200 RPM's. When vehicle is in drive the vibration occurs at 48-51 MPH. This vibration is worse when the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Firebird?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Pontiac Firebird have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.