2001 Pontiac Firebird Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Pontiac Firebird recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird.

Most common 2001 Pontiac Firebird problems

Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Exterior Lighting	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Power Train	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Equipment	2
Structure	2
Seat Belts	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2017-07-11, Exterior Lighting
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 WITHOUT THEM. ALSO, SINCE THE SOCKETS ARE SHORTING OUT, I AM WORRIED THAT A BIGGER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM COULD MANIFEST BECAUSE OF THAT. I KNOW THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE CARS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS, BUT I AM CONFUSED WHY A RECALL FOR SUCH A BAD AND DANGEROUS DESIGN HAS NOT BEEN PUT INTO PLACE.

2006-08-21, Tires
FIRESTONE TIRE DEFECTIVE: TREADS COMPLETELY PEELED OFF. *JB

2006-08-16, Electrical System
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.

2005-06-09, Exterior Lighting
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

2005-02-18, Structure
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 HAD BEEN STRESSED AT THE FACTORY DURING IT'S CONSTRUCTION. THE DOOR WAS UN-REPAIRABLE. *SC *JB

2001 Pontiac Firebird questions

Does the 2001 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Exterior Lighting (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Pontiac Firebird has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.