2002 Pontiac Firebird Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.
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.
“The accelerator pedal was stuck, the vehicle was taken to 3 different dealers, who were unable to duplicate the problem. There was a noise in the drivetrain, the front back of the upper seat was discolored(replaced), foam from the driver's seat had come apart, the gas pedal would stick with of without the cruise control engaged from stop, after a heavy rain storm, the horn would sound different, when the vehicle was driven at the speed of 50 MPH, there would be a rumble noise in the front wheel, the driveshaft was out of balance(warranty replaced), and the driver's window was…”
NHTSA complaint #10011425, filed 2003-03, 1,000 miles“I have had multiple electrical issues with the vehicle with the keyless entry and theft deterent key chip system malfunctioning and the radio face display not working at all unless I turn the radio off and on until it work sometime 5 or 6 times. The vehicle when it was brand new had a noise coming from the 6speed manual transmission in third and fourth gear now the vehicle has 17000 miles and it is much worse with some difficulty shifting on accasion. The differential has a whining noise at 50-60 MPH at cruising RPM and the dealership tells me this is normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068186, filed 2004-05“Problems with electrical system, clutch, pistons, dash fan and rear right molding. The vehicle developed a crack in the cylinder head. Saturn repaired the part but would not reimburse the consumer for repair cost due to the vehicle exceeding the warranty. At the time of the repair the vehicle had 96k plus miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10044101, filed 2003-10Related service bulletins
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
Transmission 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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