1999 Pontiac Firebird service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Pontiac Firebird — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 17, 2003
“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…”
filed Nov 1, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Firebird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird | 5 | 24% |
| 2001 Firebird | 6 | 25% |
| 2000 Firebird | 4 | 17% |
| 1998 Firebird | 27 | 43% |
| 1997 Firebird | 13 | 27% |
| 1996 Firebird | 12 | 29% |
| 1995 Firebird | 13 | 15% |
| 1994 Firebird | 9 | 15% |
| 1992 Firebird | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 Firebird | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 Firebird | 3 | 15% |
| 1986 Firebird | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Pontiac Firebird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.