1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
1 recalls, 76 complaints - 105 TSBs
99V239000 Aug 27, 1999
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
76 total complaints
6 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAN NOT TURN VEHICLE
STEERING
Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAN NOT TURN VEHICLE
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAN NOT TURN VEHICLE
POWER TRAIN
Oct 1, 2012
Incident date: Sep 30, 2012
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 INDEPENDE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 22, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 21, 2008
Incident date: May 18, 2008
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 H... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 13, 2007
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
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 SE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2007
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
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 SE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2005
THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN WITH NO NOTICE AT ALL, THE ENGINE JUST DIES. I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM OFF AND ON FOR OVER A YEAR AND MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR WEEKS OR MORE AND I'M TOLD THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT SO I GO AND GET IT AND IT DIES ON ME. ONCE THIS HAPPENED WITHIN MINUTES. THE LA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON (STEADY AND FLASHING). ALL IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, PATH LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER, REMOTE ALARMS AND KEYS, SPARK PLUG WIRES, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT AND UPGRADED MY GAS OCTANE IN A V6. AND ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
WINDOWS FREEZING UP, SPORADIC, INCONSISTENT. POWER WINDOW EVENTUALLY FAILED COMPLETELY AT 35,000 MILES. BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS NEED REPLACING. THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW, DRIVEN OFF THE SHOW-ROOM FLOOR, STORED IN SEMI-HEATED STORAGE THROUGHOUT COLD MONTHS.... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: Nov 28, 2003
WHEN MAKING A U TURN STEERING LOCKED UP AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD TO STOP AND PLACE GEAR SHIFT IN PARK AND THEN MOVE BACK TO DRIVE BEFORE THE WHEEL WOULD TURN. THE ENGINE DID NOT DIE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED IN THE 1 1/2 THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 2, 2003
Incident date: Oct 12, 2000
ON MY 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD THE DRIVER'S PASSENGER DOOR PANELS ARE CRACKING SINCE NEW WINDOW MOTORS WERE INSTALLED ALSO HAVE TALKED TO 5 OTHER PEOPLE DRIVING FIREBIRDS WHOSE DOOR PANELS ARE CRACKING ALSO. THE CRACKS OR 2-4 INCHES LONG AND ARE OCCURRING ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES FROM DOOR JAM SAME SPOT ON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Aug 16, 2003
THE AIR INLETS ON THE BREATHER FOR ENGINE AIR INTAKE ARE POSITIONED AT THE FRONT CENTER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR. THE ANGLE OF THE RADIATOR IN RELATION TO THE ROAD SURFACE PROVIDES A CHUTE FOR WATER TO TRAVEL DIRECTLY TO THE AIR INLETS AND SUBSEQUENTLY TO THE INTAKE AND INT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Sep 25, 2003
THE MOTOR THAT OPERATED THE POWER HEAD LIGHTS FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO DOWN. *PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. NLM
WHEELS:RIM
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: Jul 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT FOUR ORIGINAL RIMS ARE CORRODED FROM INSIDE OUT WHICH MAKES UNSAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. DEALER STATED HE NEVER HEARD SOMETHING LIKE THIS. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Jul 17, 2003
DEALER HAD TO REPLACE IN MARCH AND IN JUNE THE TURN SIGNAL LENS. ONCE AGAIN NEEDS TO REPLACE THE LENS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 21, 2003
THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *NLM
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Apr 8, 2003
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 99 V 239 000, REGARDING THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 1, 2003
Incident date: Mar 24, 2003
THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. *JB SCC
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT 37500 MILES (WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 37000). THE MOTOR IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT BAD FOR NO REASON. HAD TO REPLACE REAR SEAL AND PINS 4 TIMES OR MORE. I BELIEVED FOR A LONG TIME THAT I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT 37500 MILES (WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 37000). THE MOTOR IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT BAD FOR NO REASON. HAD TO REPLACE REAR SEAL AND PINS 4 TIMES OR MORE. I BELIEVED FOR A LONG TIME THAT I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT 37500 MILES (WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 37000). THE MOTOR IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT BAD FOR NO REASON. HAD TO REPLACE REAR SEAL AND PINS 4 TIMES OR MORE. I BELIEVED FOR A LONG TIME THAT I... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT 37500 MILES (WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 37000). THE MOTOR IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT BAD FOR NO REASON. HAD TO REPLACE REAR SEAL AND PINS 4 TIMES OR MORE. I BELIEVED FOR A LONG TIME THAT I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT 37500 MILES (WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 37000). THE MOTOR IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT BAD FOR NO REASON. HAD TO REPLACE REAR SEAL AND PINS 4 TIMES OR MORE. I BELIEVED FOR A LONG TIME THAT I... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT 37500 MILES (WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 37000). THE MOTOR IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT BAD FOR NO REASON. HAD TO REPLACE REAR SEAL AND PINS 4 TIMES OR MORE. I BELIEVED FOR A LONG TIME THAT I... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Feb 17, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND ENGINE WAS OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE.*JB
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Jul 10, 2002
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES/ROTOR AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKING AT ALL TIMES, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS/HOT WEATHER. 6/17/99, TOOK CAR INTO DEALER FOR EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE, THEY GAVE ME BULLETIN #88-5-13 DATED 9/88, SAID NOISE WAS NORMAL IT WILL GO AWAY WITH TIME. TO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2002
CARS ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY GO TO FULL THROTTLE ON ITS OWN. RPMS WOULD RACE FOR A MOMENT THEN RETURN TO NORMAL. DEALER SAID IT WAS CARBON BUILD UP. WE HAD HUNTER CHEVROLET IN HENDERSONVILLE, NC PERFORM THE 30,000 MILE SERVICE MAINTENANCE 10/30/01 WHICH INCLUDED CLEANING OUT THE THROTTLE BODY. ... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Nov 8, 2001
Incident date: Aug 14, 2001
WHENEVER TURN SIGNAL IS IN USE IT FAILS TO FLASH, IT WOULD REMAIN SOLID. VEHICLE WAS REARENDED DUE TO RIGHT SIGNAL NOT BLINKING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AND MECHANIC REPLACED TWO BULBS. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK *SLC
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Nov 7, 2001
Incident date: Aug 14, 2000
WHEN TURN SIGNAL IS EXECUTED IT WILL NOT BLINK, IT JUST STAYS LIT UP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLES ARE UNABLE TO TELL THAT I AM TURNING.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 7, 2001
Incident date: May 25, 2000
BOTH POWER WINDOW MOTORS WILL FREEZE WHEN ROLLING UP OR DOWN. THE MOTOR WILL HAVE TO REST AND COOL OFF BEFORE THE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO WORK, ONLY TO FREEZE AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BETWEEN BOTH WINDOWS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Nov 7, 2001
Incident date: Oct 23, 2001
GAS GAUGE NEEDLE JUMPS AROUND ALL THE TIME AND IT IS HARD TO TELL HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 25, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
CLUTCH DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN IT IS DEPRESSED. THIS MAKES VEHICLE DIFFICULT IN SHIFTING. ALSO, ENGINE STALLS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REFERRED TO RECALL# 99V239000. CONTACT DEALER ,AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL ON VEHICLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 25, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
CLUTCH DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN IT IS DEPRESSED. THIS MAKES VEHICLE DIFFICULT IN SHIFTING. ALSO, ENGINE STALLS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REFERRED TO RECALL# 99V239000. CONTACT DEALER ,AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL ON VEHICLE.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
DOCUMENT NUMBER 766918 IN THE GM DATABASE ON THIS ISSUE. "DISTORTION IN OUTER SURFACE OF VEHICLE GLASS" THE WINDSHIELD HAS AN "ORANGE PEEL " EFFECT THAT IMPAIRS SAFE VISON THROUGH IT. PONTIAC CLAIMS THAT THIS IS DUE TO OWNER NEGLIGENCE AND THAT DETERGENTS WITH HYDROCHLORIC ACID HAVE BEEN USED TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 27, 2000
Incident date: Dec 26, 2000
WARPED BRAKE ROTORS CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHAKE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE THREE TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 27, 2000
Incident date: Dec 26, 2000
WARPED BRAKE ROTORS CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHAKE. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE THREE TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Feb 11, 2000
I HAVE TAKEN IN MY CAR THREE TIMES WITH IN FEB/00 TO 12/00 PUTNUM HAS ONLY CHANGED MY BRAKES AND I ALSO HAVE ROTOR PROBLEMS AND I FEEL ABS PROBLEMS. THEY ARE SAYING I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO BE FIXED AND THE REASON WHY MY ROTORS ARE WORPED IS THE BREAKS GET HOT SO THEY SAY. I AM NOT FEELING GOOD ABO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Feb 11, 2000
I HAVE TAKEN IN MY CAR THREE TIMES WITH IN FEB/00 TO 12/00 PUTNUM HAS ONLY CHANGED MY BRAKES AND I ALSO HAVE ROTOR PROBLEMS AND I FEEL ABS PROBLEMS. THEY ARE SAYING I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO BE FIXED AND THE REASON WHY MY ROTORS ARE WORPED IS THE BREAKS GET HOT SO THEY SAY. I AM NOT FEELING GOOD ABO... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
105 manufacturer communications from 83 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PIC5913
Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
3144
Jun 1, 2009
190000 TIRES
SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER. *TC UPDATED 6/4/10. *PE
010730038B
Oct 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT
050604058
Sep 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
000730022B
Dec 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH
010844005A
Oct 1, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH
040731005
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT. *TT
040601021
Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT
01599
Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT
01119A
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS. ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT
3027
Jan 1, 2004
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE. *TT
3020
Jan 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH. *TT
3110
Jan 1, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUFFLER PAINT PEELING SUPPLEMENT TO TSB 33-17-01A. *SC
01357
Nov 18, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ORIGINAL OR SERVICE REPLACEMENT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL NOT PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY. *TT
01453
Nov 18, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AXLE CLICK NOISE - LOUDER ON TURNS. *TT
030730056
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030604060
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT
091303
Sep 13, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
WHEN USING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 9374997 DEALERS MAY ENCOUNTER PCM CODE P066 OR P1518, A CRANK NO START CONDITION, OR THE INABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY PROGRAM THE REPLACEMENT PCM. *TT
082203
Aug 22, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS IS A DEALER VME AND GMSPO HAS RECENTLY LEARNED OF A POSSIBLE QUALITY ISSUE WITH THE REPLACEMENT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
030898001
Feb 1, 2003
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
BUBBLES IN THE PAINT AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE ROOF. *TT
030604005
Jan 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0230. *TT
020844019
Dec 1, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REVISED AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
020601029
Sep 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN. *TT
020604023A
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT
010601023A
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
020866006
May 1, 2002
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL CAP TETHER IS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TT
020604023
May 1, 2002
061100 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
020844003
Mar 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A BUZZ OR RATTLE SOUND FROM THE DOOR PANEL OR REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM SPEAKER LOCATIONS. *TT
010730023B
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT
040202
Feb 4, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF SMOKE IN LENS, WATER IN LENS, CRACKS IN THE LENS, FOG OR MOISTURE IN THE LENS. *TT
020731001
Feb 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING BREAKS OR SCRAPING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL APPLIED (REPLACE CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING) *JG
010857009
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR FLOOR OR THE TRUNK IS WET. *TT
010730038
Dec 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT
141101
Nov 14, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS OF DETONATION OR SPARK KNOCK. *TT
010730023A
Nov 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH
010601023
Oct 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *YH
010864003A
Jul 1, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDOW MOTOR IS NOISY GOING UP OR DOWN. *TT
010730023
Jun 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET
010729003A
May 1, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *TT
010730021
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
010729003
Apr 1, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *TT
010730012
Apr 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
010730020
Apr 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT
010858002
Apr 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WINDNOISE / WATER LEAK CONDITIONS. *TT
010730007
Feb 1, 2001
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
010864003
Jan 1, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW MOTOR NOISE. *JB
000857004
Dec 1, 2000
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR HATCH IS OPENED, WATER RUNS OUT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CORNERS. *TT
0008110004
Oct 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR QUARTER TRIM GAPS TO THE B-PILLAR. *TT
180900
Sep 18, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL PULLS AWAY AND WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE DUAL LOCK. *TT
000601008
Mar 1, 2000
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK / CHIRP NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2107225. *TT
990856002
Dec 1, 1999
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
A CONCERN WITH THE VEHICLE CONTENT THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN ARMING OR IS TOO SENSITIVE. *TT
990523002A
Dec 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE GROAN / CHIRP NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN Y2111896. *TT
990523006
Dec 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2102472 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING A LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLY. *TT
990867005
Sep 1, 1999
162900 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
990849009
Aug 1, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRIP ODOMETER RESETS TO ZERO WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. *TT
990730013
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT
990601007
May 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR ACCESSORY DRIVE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91131
Opened: Oct 1, 1991 , Closed: Jan 30, 1992
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PONTIAC FIREBIRD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC FIREBIRD across all model years (1967, 2002).
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Total Recalls
804
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
86
Reported Crashes
53
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC FIREBIRD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 48 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 36 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 1 | 76 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 91 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 50 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 112 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 72 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 29 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 23 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 27 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 8 | 20 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1982 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |