2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VALVE COVER GASKET. AS A RESULT, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE OIL PAN GASKET AND THE VALVE COVER GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WITH THE OIL LEAKING, IT WAS COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. UPDATED 02/04/16.*JB
ENGINE OIL LEAK PROBLEM SINCE AUGUST. I HAVE HAD CAR CHECKED ON TWO (2) OCCASIONS BY MY MECHANIC. HE STATED IT COULD NEED A NEW OIL PAN OR THE REAR MAIN SEAL. THE CAR ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND NOT TOO HAPPY THAT I AM FACING COSTLY ENGINE REPAIRS FOR THIS WELL CARED FOR CAR. *TR
Other 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Problem Areas
Electrical System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint