2001 Pontiac Firebird Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2
EQUIPMENT
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
1
Total complaints36

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2017-07-01

“Firestone tire defective: treads completely peeled off. *jb”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2006-08-18

“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.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2006-08-16

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2005-01-01

“Paint on roof behind t-tops bubbling and leaking fluid on rest of paint. Took to dealer and said nothing can be done because after warranty. This is an expensive car that is meant to look good. This is an eye sore.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · reported 2004-07-13

“Intermittently sudden acceleration while driving at any speed. Dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2003-07-25

“Excessive valve clatter and consumption of fuel. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2003-07-01

“Turn signals operate sporadically, whether standing or moving. This has been happening for approximately 3 months and the dealer found nothing wrong.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2003-05-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.