1999 Pontiac Firebird Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,275miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Pontiac Firebird, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,275 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 last time it happened a little over a week after I picked the vehicle up, I was told they couldn't find anything wrong with it and I drove it for a week , before it died on me after they had it for 2 weeks and could not find a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141599, filed 2005-11, 56,550 miles“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 it was just me but after reading through the other complaints, I realize it's the car! I have also had several of the same brake problems mentioned by others on this site. Purchased new, drove it off the Pontiac lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10010587, filed 2003-03, 27,000 miles“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 now the stupid service engine soon light is on again and the engine is hesitating and the bearings on pulleys are making a noise (after replacing the serpentine belt). I have receipts for all of it so far. I am going tonight to read the code for what is wrong now!!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10093781, filed 2004-10, 64,172 miles“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 seconds, the entire electrical system proceeds to pulse after this occurs, unless the headlight switch is turned from low beam position to parking light position. The pulsing then stops, but the headlights are not lit and if turned off... The doors will not lift up again and the lights will not light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182526, filed 2007-02, 58,000 miles“Vehicle has been serviced 4 times within past year for alternator, electrical power drop off upon release of accelerator and or braking. Problem causes interior and exterior lights to dim 50% and alternator gauge needle falls way into caution zone. I've been informed at last repair service, 10-20-00, TSB 43-64-07a states this problem is normal for firebirds. I don't buy that.”
NHTSA complaint #735481, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
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- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 33% |
| 2001 | 8 | 33% |
| 2000 | 3 | 13% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 8 | 20% |
| 1995 | 18 | 21% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 17% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 3 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 22% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Firebird
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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