1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
76
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
The 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD has received a total of 76 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (8 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (5 complaints), and Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, potentially affecting up to 69 vehicles.
Recall 99V239000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 69 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
Consequence: THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
76 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAN NOT TURN VEHICLE
LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAN NOT TURN VEHICLE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CLUTCH SYSTEM DISENGAGED WHENEVER THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V239000 (POWER TRAIN: CLUTCH ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC FIRE BIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V239000 (POWER TRAIN: CLUTCH ASSEMBLY) BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,200. UPDATED 10/27/11*BF UPDATED 11/16/11*JB
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Safety Rating for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
020604023 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT
010729003A — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *TT
990867005 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS HARD TO CLOSE ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS X2127190 AND X2222615. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC FIREBIRD
- 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 72 complaints
- 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 112 complaints
- 1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 50 complaints
- 1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 59 complaints
- 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 91 complaints
- 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (current)
- 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 34 complaints
- 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 36 complaints
- 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD — 48 complaints
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