There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Pontiac Firebird, but owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Pontiac Firebird problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 4
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1
- Steering › Rack and Pinion — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 42,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Pontiac Firebird complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts · at 44,627 miles · reported Mar 24, 2026
The contact's mother owns a 1989 N/A Pontiac Firebird. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V105000 (Seat Belts) during a State Inspection; however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The local dealer and several other dealers were contacted and informed the contact that the recall part had been discontinued. The contact had not experienced the failure stated in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's…
Tires · at 50,000 miles · reported Oct 27, 2015
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…
Visibility · at 33,000 miles · reported Sep 6, 2008
I had to replace the window motor on the driver side and the window motor and regulator on the passenger side. Everyone I have encountered with my generation firebird has had this problem. The day the passenger side went out it was 100 degrees and later raining, thus the window was down and not protecting the occupants from the elements of the weather.
Tires · at 27,000 miles · reported Jul 28, 2008
The 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…
Tires · reported Dec 22, 2005
2000 pontiac firebird front right tire blew out. When the tire blewout it caused the vehicle to swerve to the right and hit a concrete barrier. The vehicle sustained minor damage to the right front quarter panel and wheel area. The consumer was not injured (Ohio traffic crash report).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Pontiac Firebird as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Pontiac Firebird?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (5 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 42,000 miles.
Are Pontiac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.