2001 Pontiac Firebird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Firebird years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Pontiac Firebird. That ranks 6th out of 8 Firebird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 33%), typically at around 22,580 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Pontiac Firebird problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 33% | 22,580 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 25% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 8% | 4,098 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 43,580 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Pontiac Firebird recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. I am concerned because i feel turn signals are vitally important, and accidents could and do occur…
Firestone tire defective: treads completely peeled off. *jb
Dt*: the contact stated upon entering the vehicle, a burning odor was detected. The contact opened the trunk and noticed a beach towel had two burn marks on it. The towel was moved and the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.
Dt: wiring loosened on front headlights, had to pull over at night, and plug in agai. Checked fuses to make sure they were the actual ones. Also, the bulbs that worked the blinkers failed, and the back lights went in/out due to a short. *ak
Five months after the vehicle was purchased the consumer noticed that the passenger's side door panel was loose. *nm this was a recurrent issue. This problem caused the window to come off track which contributed to trapping the consumers wife in the vehicle. The consumer was informed that the door…
Other Pontiac Firebird years
← 2000 Firebird · 2002 Firebird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 Firebird | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 Firebird | 47 | 1 |
| 1998 Firebird | 63 | 0 |
| 1997 Firebird | 49 | 1 |
| 1996 Firebird | 41 | 0 |
| 1995 Firebird | 84 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Firebird?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Pontiac Firebird?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Pontiac Firebird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Firebird model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.