2002 Pontiac Firebird problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:rim (3) · Electrical System (3) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (336)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Electrical System 2024-10-25 · PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 336 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-10-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 100,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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 valv…”
2012-10-09 · Electrical System · 43,000 mi“the security light comes on and stays on ,sometimes car will not start and sometimes dies while driving and loses power at any giving time. the key that has a the sensor does not read or give the correct resistance to the vats security system and the security system shuts the car off. i believe it has something to do with the key resistance and the…”
2012-09-19 · Engine · 50,000 mi“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…”
2010-03-18 · Wheels:rim · 42,926 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac firebird. the contact stated that all four of the chrome alloy rims on the vehicle exhibit cracks. the rims were previously replaced per the warranty; however, since there was a memo indicating that they could not be repaired but replaced. pontiac has been very uncooperative and refused to comply. the dealer took …”
2010-01-22 · Structure:frame And Members“driver's side door. outer skin completely detached from door. lower hinge is defective. owned vehicle since new, was a recall related to hinge, but never notified of any recall regarding my vehicle. actually glued skin back to door to repair. *tr…”
2009-04-17 · Wheels:rim · 42,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac firebird. the contact noticed that the chrome rims exhibited corrosion and rust on the inside surface. in addition, the spokes were severely cracked. there were no warnings prior to the failures. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they found rust and corrosion on all four rims. t…”
2007-10-26 · Wheels:rim · 10,000 mi“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…”
2006-11-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 13,000 mi“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 problems persisted, but no furth…”
2005-08-25 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“2002 pontiac firebird was involved in a collision while driving at 55 mph and the air bags deployed. *mr …”
2005-08-02 · Electrical System“consumer complaint regarding gm corp placing electronic recording devices in vehicles without informing the customer.*mr *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.