1999 Pontiac Firebird Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Pontiac Firebird, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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.
“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“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. Nothing has been done yet to correct failures, because it is going to cost over $600.00, and I am waiting for GM to acknowledge this defect. I feel that it is too ironic that both regulators went at the same time. This shows poor quality for an expensive car.”
NHTSA complaint #10078406, filed 2004-06, 34,000 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“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 cause this. I have never used a detergent on this car containing it. Pontiac stands firm on not covering this problem through their 3/36000 bumper-to-bumper warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #744285, filed 2001-04“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.”
NHTSA complaint #754100, filed 2001-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Firebird
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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