2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
The 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5601B — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record...
PIC3278G — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just...
3110 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUFFLER PAINT PEELING SUPPLEMENT TO TSB 33-17-01A. *SC
09232002 — WHEELS
CHROME PEELING FROM THE BACKSIDE OF THE WHEELS. *TT
052802 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SERVICE MANUAL ADVISES INCORRECT USAGE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP FLUID. *TT
01075 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PRODUCT EMISSION RECALL TO REPROGRAM UNCERTIFIED SERVICE CALIBRATIONS. *TT
141201 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP SEALED BEAM. *TT
180101 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT NO START CONDITION DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAGE WIRING HARNESS RUNNING UNDER THE CARPET BETWEEN THE CARPET AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *TT
00105 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE RADIATOR CAP MAY NOT HOLD SUFFICIENT VACUUM TO PULL COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WHEN REQUIRED. *TT
00773 — POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY GASKETS DOES NOT SEEM TO FIT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC FIREBIRD
- 1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 50 complaints
- 1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 59 complaints
- 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 91 complaints
- 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 76 complaints
- 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 34 complaints
- 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (current)
- 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 48 complaints
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