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Reliability Database
Pontiac

Firebird

Sports Car
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
3 Generations
19 Engines Rated
105 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
10 recommended 4 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
8 engines
40 complaints 🔥 3
3.8L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.4)
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2001 2001
5 engines
35 complaints 🔥 2
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
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2002 2002
6 engines
30 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 2
3.1L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
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