2001 Pontiac Firebird Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 33%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,580miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Pontiac Firebird, 33% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,580 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Dt: wiring loosened on front headlights, had to pull over at night, and plug in agai. Checked fuses to make sure they were the actual ones. Also, the bulbs that worked the blinkers failed, and the back lights went in/out due to a short.”
NHTSA complaint #10124650, filed 2005-06, 40,000 miles“Electrical power trunk and convertible top. The vehicle caught on fire. It was determined the fire started in the trunk. The housing over the convertible top had burned up. The vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10003734, filed 2002-06, 22,580 miles“The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, a burning odor was detected. The contact opened the trunk and noticed a beach towel had two burn marks on it. The towel was moved and the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #10165621, filed 2006-08, 35,000 miles“Excessive oil consumption - approximately 1quart of oil is consumed every 1000 miles. Electrical - during acceleration the left front headlight shorts out. This has escalated to not turning on after the car is warm and driven, stopped and turned off, then turned on again. Currently, not turning on at all. If I tap on the light, it flickers.”
NHTSA complaint #747453, filed 2001-06“Battery amp gauge fluxuates random, maxing amp (18) then dropping dramatically dow as low as (8). Lights (headlights, brake lights, dash) brighten and dims at random including high beams. Car dies, steering becomes difficult at random when turning sharply to left or right.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 33% |
| 2001 | 8 | 33% |
| 2000 | 3 | 13% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 8 | 20% |
| 1995 | 18 | 21% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 17% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 3 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 22% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Firebird
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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