Recalls ·2002 Pontiac Firebird

2002 Pontiac Firebird recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird; the most frequently affected component is structure — frame and members. Owners filed 30 complaints, most often about electrical system.

Recalls1
Complaints30
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Structure — Frame and membersCampaign 01V381000 · 12 Dec 2001

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.

Risk: In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.

Remedy: Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

What owners complain about

Share of the 21 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system7 · 33%
Service brakes5 · 24%
Hydraulic5 · 24%
Engine and engine cooling5 · 24%
Visibility4 · 19%
Wheels3 · 14%
Unknown or other3 · 14%
Power train3 · 14%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions, the brakes made a consistent vibration when applied and extended stopping distance occurred with no prior warnings, under normal braking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who cleaned the brake pads and rotated the rotors. The vehicle…

Service brakes · Nov 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Engine and engine cooling · Oct 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Chrome plating peeling from wheels,corrosion causing tires to loose air and go flat. Loss of air pressure causes handling problems--constant problem-situation has been repeated several times. Cleaning corrosion form wheel (which pontiac dealer has done) corrects problem for short period of time. *tr

Wheels · Oct 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Consumer would put key inside ignition and headlights would come on. However, vehicle would not start. Consumer stated that ignition wires were worn/weak. The dealership has been contacted.*ak this problem occurred about 4-5 times. A few times the ignition was turned on with a little manipulation of the key. But the…

Electrical system · Dec 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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