1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall
- Campaign:
- 99V239000 on 08/29/1999
- Component:
- Power train:clutch assembly
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1999 - 06/29/1999
- Affected:
- 69
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.
- Notes:
- Gm recall no. 99056.owner notification began september 8, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TSBs (72)
- Bulletin:
- 990601007
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Exhibiting a squeak noise coming from the engine or accessory drive while engine is running. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990849009
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the trip odometer resets to zero when starting the engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730013
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment about the service engine soon light illuminating. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990867005
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the convertible top is hard to close on vehicles within vin breakpoints x2127190 and x2222615. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990523002A
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rear brake groan / chirp noise during brake apply on vehicles built prior to vin y2111896. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990523006
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 990856002
- Component:
- 012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
- Summary:
- A concern with the vehicle content theft alarm sounds when arming or is too sensitive. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000601008
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 0008110004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear quarter trim gaps to the b-pillar. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000857004
- Component:
- 162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that when the rear hatch is opened, water runs out of one or both front lower corners. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010864003
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Information regarding window motor noise. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 000730022B
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh
- Bulletin:
- 180900
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 010730007
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- This bulletin is to inform dealers of the release of a new torque converter bolt for certain transmissions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010729003
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment that the transmission jumps out of 3rd gear. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730012
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information pertaining to the new control valve body, spacer plate and gaskets for the 4l60-e automatic transmission. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730020
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010858002
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains information on various windnoise / water leak conditions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010729003A
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment that the transmission jumps out of 3rd gear. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730021
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 010730023
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 010864003A
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the window motor is noisy going up or down. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601023
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information regarding higher than expected oil consumption. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010730023A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 141101
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding availability of service calibrations to correct complaints of detonation or spark knock. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010857009
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the rear floor or the trunk is wet. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730038
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 020731001
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding clutch pedal return spring breaks or scraping noise when clutch pedal applied (replace clutch pedal return spring) *jg
- Bulletin:
- 040202
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Customer complaints of smoke in lens, water in lens, cracks in the lens, fog or moisture in the lens. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020844003
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on a buzz or rattle sound from the door panel or rear quarter panel trim speaker locations. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020866006
- Component:
- 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the fuel cap tether is detached from the vehicle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020604023
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 020604023A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 010730023B
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 010601023A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020730024A
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020601029
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Needle bearings found in oil pan. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020844019
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Revised audio system diagnostics. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030604005
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Revised diagnostic trouble code p0230. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030898001
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Bubbles in the paint around the perimeter of the roof. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 082203
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 01357
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Original or service replacement powertrain control module (pcm) will not program successfully. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01453
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Axle click noise - louder on turns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030604060
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 091303
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 010730038B
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 030730056
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01599
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01119A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3027
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Hard clutch pedal and/or hydraulic system failure after servicing the pressure plate. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3020
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- 6sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3060
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4l60e or 4l65e tr
- Bulletin:
- 3110
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Muffler paint peeling supplement to tsb 33-17-01a. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 3144
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Slight pull left or right, tire wander. *tc updated 6/4/10. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 3056
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3188
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click noise. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 040731005
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040601021
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010844005A
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 3561
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Rear suspension clunk noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00773
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 050604058
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIP5072
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIC5913
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696A
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696B
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIP5346
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035D
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-073
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- 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
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