MYRModel Year Report

2001 Pontiac Firebird

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2001 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:49.799Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Firebird Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 11 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 20 complaints 1989 1990: 9 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1995: 84 complaints 1995 1996: 41 complaints 1997: 49 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 2000: 24 complaints 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 21 complaints 2002
2001: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19810
19823
19834
198411
198516
198619
198710
198810
198920
19909
199127
199227
199318
199465
199584
199641
199749
199863
199947
200024
200124
200221

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.

FIRE
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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20041203

A FIRE STARTED IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. SCC *TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030130

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, 20170711

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, 20010629

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, 20021216

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ● 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.