- Worst Model Year:
- 1995
- Worst Complaint:
- starts, then stalls instantly
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Pontiac Firebird (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2002 Pontiac Firebird has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 1995 Firebird for starts, then stalls instantly.
Worst Reported Problems with the Firebird
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#1: starts, then stalls instantly on the 1995 Firebird
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#2: trouble starting, makes clicking noise on the 2002 Firebird
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#3: engine stalls on the 1997 Firebird
Latest Owner Complaints About the Firebird
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complete electrical malfuntion -- 2001 Firebird:
I changed the Battery from a reading the car was giving me as that of having a bad battery in the vehicle. This was not the problem. The car would not start with a new battery installed! Changed the Radio Theft codes and the car would not start. Instruments would show an on-and-off status. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Firebird owners.
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gear shift stuck -- 1995 Firebird:
The shifter will not move from park into any of the other gears. The transmission is fine and is in great shape except for having really dirty fluid that is getting changed tomorrow. If you take to center console partially apart until you can reach the gears for the shifter, you can use a ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1995 Firebird owners.
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heater core went out -- 1992 Firebird:
Have had my 1992 Pontiac for over 10 years, almost new, always maintained & not many miles put on. At 76,000 miles, 2 years ago Heater Core went out. Replaced it, new antifreeze, hoses all in great condition, etc. It worked great. Now! at 82,000 miles it's went out again. This is a major repair, ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1992 Firebird owners.
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poor quality paint job -- 2001 Firebird:
The clearcoat paint is fading and paint peeling. It affects resell-plus enjoyment of driving Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Firebird owners.
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grinding -- 1998 Firebird:
So I've just recently purchased a 98 Firebird and while driving it home (6 hours away) it would make a grinding noise going in and out of lockup over 35MPH and under 70MPH. Found a few TSBs for it. Earliest one has you go back to the dealer and get it reprogrammed which sounds like a band aid ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 Firebird owners.