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US recalls (1)
Structure: frame and members
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Structure
2001-12-17 · campaign 2001-294 · 41 vehicles
Certain vehicles fail to conform to C.M.V.S.S. 208, "occupant crash protection" and C.M.V.S.S. 214 "side door strength". The weld strength on the drivers door hinge pillar does not meet specification which could result in occupant injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install three rivets.
Owner complaints (21)
Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 26 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 19).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Pontiac Firebird 2-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Firebird 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Firebird 3.8 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 29 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Firebird 5.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Firebird 5.7 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.