A Pontiac Firebird VIN opens with 2G2 (Canada). Position 11, the plant, shows 3 codes, most often 2 (96%); a 2002 Firebird carries 2 in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 6 recall campaigns and 289 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Pontiac Firebird VIN
Here is a real 2002 Pontiac Firebird VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2G2FV22G022143585 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Pontiac Firebird VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 42 Pontiac Firebird VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G2 | Canada | — | 27 | |
| 1G2 | United States | — | 14 | |
| 1G5 | United States | — | 1 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Pontiac Firebird
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Pontiac Firebird has not yet outlived: its 22 years still map one-to-one. All 22 model years of the Pontiac Firebird, 1981 to 2002, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | — |
| 2001 | 1 | — |
| 2000 | Y | — |
| 1999 | X | — |
| 1998 | W | — |
| 1997 | V | — |
| 1996 | T | — |
| 1995 | S | — |
| 1994 | R | — |
| 1993 | P | — |
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
| 1990 | L | — |
| 1989 | K | — |
| 1988 | J | — |
| 1987 | H | — |
| 1986 | G | — |
| 1985 | F | — |
| 1984 | E | — |
| 1983 | D | — |
| 1982 | C | — |
| 1981 | B | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Pontiac Firebird VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 42 VINs the Pontiac Firebird uses 12 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | F (93%) · A (7%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | V (55%) · S (29%) · W (14%) · X (2%) | 4 distinct |
| 8 — engine | G (36%) · P (19%) · 8 (10%) · F (7%) · T (5%) · 7 (5%) | 6 distinct |
What a decoded Pontiac Firebird VIN gets you
Behind a Pontiac Firebird VIN: 289 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 289 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 19 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
Where to find the VIN on a Pontiac Firebird
A Pontiac Firebird VIN normally opens with 2G2; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Pontiac Firebird VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 6 recall campaigns and 289 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Pontiac Firebird.
What year is my Firebird by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2002 Firebird carries 2, a 2001 Firebird carries 1, a 2000 Firebird carries Y.
Where was my Firebird built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 289 dated Pontiac Firebird VINs it reads 2 96%, 7 1%, V 1%.
What does position 4 mean on a Pontiac Firebird VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 42 Pontiac Firebird VINs here, F is the most common character in position 4, on 93% of them.
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