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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula.
Owner complaints (24)
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (2 fires reported). Among 26 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 19).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird 2-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 3.8 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 5.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 5.7 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.