2000 Pontiac Firebird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Pontiac Firebird, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Front brakes locked down and ABS did not kick in. This happen twice, the first time on nov.22, 2001 and the cost to repair the vehicle that time was around $2600.00. I have taken the car to gmc after the second accident and they say the brakes are fine.my insurance company ask me to report the problem with NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #759055, filed 2002-03“Headlights and dash lights flicker, complete electrical failure on 2 occasions, headlights and heater fan went off, dont know if tail lights go out. In for service on 3 occasions. Cant correct problem. Brakes have groaned, squealed and have a clicking noise from the rear. In for service 3 times. They say they cant recreate problem but anyone in the car has heard the problem except the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #735383, filed 2000-10“All lighting dim dramatically, climate control fan slowed down and voltage gauge dropped into the red area. The voltage gauge has been noticed to drop at various times when appling the brakes. Problelm reported to dealer, altenator was replaced. Dealer service department stated that a drop in the voltage was normal as long as it stayed above 13.8v. Yet the occurrences have be stated to show the volts dropping below 13v. The headlights dimming while the vehicle is in motion is extremely hazardous.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 24% |
| 2001 | 6 | 25% |
| 2000 | 4 | 17% |
| 1999 | 17 | 36% |
| 1998 | 28 | 44% |
| 1997 | 14 | 29% |
| 1996 | 12 | 29% |
| 1995 | 15 | 18% |
| 1994 | 9 | 15% |
| 1993 | 4 | 22% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 15% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 25% |
| 1984 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Firebird
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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