1999 Pontiac Firebird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Firebird years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Pontiac Firebird. That ranks 4th out of 8 Firebird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (15 complaints, 32%), typically at around 16,450 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 47owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Pontiac Firebird problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 32% | 16,450 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 19% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 13% | 57,275 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 13% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 13% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 11% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 64,172 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 64,172 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 64,172 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 64,172 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Pontiac Firebird recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
I recently purchased a 1999 pontiac firebird. While looking up recalls on www.safercar.gov, i came upon a recall for my car (nhtsa campaign id number : 99v239000). I called the local pontiac dealer, and inquired about specifics. The service employee checked my vin, then told me that my vehicle had…
When starting the car cold, and idling the car... Headlight and turn signal operation is normal. After approximately 20 minutes of driving the car (not idling) the headlights will go dark without warning (the headlamp doors remain open), and the right turn signal fails to operate. Every 6 to 10…
Other Pontiac Firebird years
← 1998 Firebird · 2000 Firebird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 Firebird | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 Firebird | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 47 | 1 |
| 1998 Firebird | 63 | 0 |
| 1997 Firebird | 49 | 1 |
| 1996 Firebird | 41 | 0 |
| 1995 Firebird | 84 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Firebird?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Firebird?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Pontiac Firebird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Firebird model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.