1997 Pontiac Firebird Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car has been in shop 4 times for massive oil leaks. Car does not shift well, will not engage into second and reverse. The component above brake interferes with braking. Your foot hits the component above the brake and makes you panic and feel like you cannot find the brake.”
NHTSA complaint #700154, filed 1998-10“There has been whining in rear-end and a roaring in front end. I have had car in shop 9 different times for rear end problems,the driveshaft has had to be replaced,power window failures,headlight failure”
NHTSA complaint #734708, filed 2000-10“Vehicle experiencing premature front wheel bearing wearing out at 39,000 miles. Dealer notified, and will not repair unless repair charges go to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #838179, filed 1999-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 19% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 17% |
| 1995 | 11 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird
14 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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