2002 Pontiac Firebird Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“Chrome plating peeling from wheels,corrosion causing tires to loose air and go flat. Loss of air pressure causes handling problems--constant problem-situation has been repeated several times. Cleaning corrosion form wheel (which Pontiac dealer has done) corrects problem for short period of time.”
NHTSA complaint #10206962, filed 2007-10, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Firebird. The contact noticed that the chrome rims exhibited corrosion and rust on the inside surface. In addition, the spokes were severely cracked. There were no warnings prior to the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they found rust and corrosion on all four rims. The rims have not been replaced at this time. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/27/09 updated 06/02/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10265728, filed 2009-04, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Firebird. The contact stated that all four of the chrome alloy rims on the vehicle exhibit cracks. The rims were previously replaced per the warranty; however, since there was a memo indicating that they could not be repaired but replaced. Pontiac has been very uncooperative and refused to comply. The dealer took pictures of the rims and determined that it was a cosmetic issue and not a safety issue. The brand, manufacturer and any related rim information was not available. The current mileage is 85000. The failure mileage was 42,926. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320631, filed 2010-03, 42,926 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This 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…
Wheels: other model years
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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