Pontiac Firebird vs GMC Canyon
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Pontiac Firebird | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 802 | 1,948 |
| Model years covered | 1976–2002 | 2004–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 86 | 62 |
| Fires reported | 53 | 35 |
| Injuries reported | 52 | 37 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.4% | 6.9% |
Pontiac Firebird by year
What breaks
Brakes
148
18.5%
Electrical System
86
10.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
70
8.7%
Seat Belts
68
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
67
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
54
6.7%
Airbags
45
5.6%
Steering
39
4.9%
GMC Canyon by year
What breaks
Steering
441
22.6%
Electrical System
266
13.7%
Lights
216
11.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
178
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
156
8.0%
Brakes
115
5.9%
Other & Unspecified
97
5.0%
Stability & Traction Control
64
3.3%