Most common 2000 Pontiac Firebird problems
Share of the 24 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Pontiac Firebird complaints by model year
Best Firebird years: 2002, 2000, 2001. Years to avoid: 1995, 1998. Compare all years →
What 2000 Pontiac Firebird owners say
Lights
I have had several defects on my car and I have had it just over 4 years and about 62,000 miles. 1.) the metal at the end of the driver's sunvisor metal shaft sheared and would no long hold assembly together. Almost caused car wreck and I was blinded by the sunlight coming around the corner. Reached up to pull down the visor and it fell into my lap. Car's age ~ 3 yrs old. A couple of months later the passenger sunvisor did the same. Dealership would do nothing but charge &80 for one new visor. 2. During vehicle warranty I had to take my car in repeatedly for a headlight that would not operate. Still experiencing intermitten operations. 3. During vehivle warranty had to have the alternator replaced for the "loss of power" complant many have experienced. Seemed to fix the issue. 4. …
Headlights and dash lights flicker, complete electrical failure on 2 occasions, headlights and heater fan went off, dont know if tail lights go out. In for service on 3 occasions. Cant correct problem. Brakes have groaned, squealed and have a clicking noise from the rear. In for service 3 times. They say they cant recreate problem but anyone in the car has heard the problem except the dealer.
Brakes
Front brakes locked down and ABS did not kick in. This happen twice, the first time on nov.22, 2001 and the cost to repair the vehicle that time was around $2600.00. I have taken the car to GMC after the second accident and they say the brakes are fine.my insurance company ask me to report the problem with NHTSA.
All lighting dim dramatically, climate control fan slowed down and voltage gauge dropped into the red area. The voltage gauge has been noticed to drop at various times when appling the brakes. Problelm reported to dealer, altenator was replaced. Dealer service department stated that a drop in the voltage was normal as long as it stayed above 13.8v. Yet the occurrences have be stated to show the volts dropping below 13v. The headlights dimming while the vehicle is in motion is extremely hazardous.
Wheels & tires
While on vacation, the right rear (Goodyear dunlop g/t qualifier p235/55r 16 96t) tire on my 2000 Pontiac Firebird coupe lost its tread and blew nearly killing myself and my fiancee'. This happened near beaver, utah on I-70. I only had approximately 10000 miles on the tires. They were warranted for 70000 miles. The automotive technician informed me that the rest of my tires were dangerous. The tires were cracking along the edge of the tread and across the tread. He stated the other tires would end up loosing their tread too. Also, he informed me that the tires were considerably older than what I thought. He showed me by the dates stamped on the tires. Discount tire told me the tires were new when I bought them. I had to buy 4 new tires at a cost of $603.88 in beaver, utah.. Our lives were worth more than the cost of tires. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Firebird. The vehicle has kumho tires, size p23555r16 (na). The contact stated that the tires were defective and would bounce. He noticed that the two sets of four tires he received were both defective. The tires also caused the vehicle to vibrate. The tire company replaced the first four tires and, after another failure, replaced them with another set of four kumho tires. The replacement tires also failed. The contact refused to take the tire brand and insisted on another tire manufacturer. The contact did not have the VIN or dot number at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 27,000.
2000 Pontiac Firebird engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 28 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Pontiac Firebird a good car?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Firebird rates better than average: 48% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Firebird at the same age. It is one of the best Firebird years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Pontiac Firebird?
The lights — 4 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year, most often about headlights. Next are the brakes (4) and wheels & tires (4).
How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Firebird have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Pontiac Firebird. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Pontiac Firebird?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 2000 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995 and 1998. See the full Pontiac Firebird years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Firebird problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 42,000 miles; 83% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.